<p>A ninth&nbsp;person has been arrested in connection with a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl who was found at an Islip marina after she went missing for 25 days. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.</p>


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The original makeshift memorial could not hold up to the elements through the years, but West Islip's Sara Ferro wanted to change that. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Sources say the man who discovered a body in his backyard pool is a member of the police task force that had been searching for homicide suspect Matthew Zoll. 

'One of the portions of the Loop Loc cover was undone'

Suffolk Police Officer George Trimigliozzi, accused of helping operate brothels, was indicted on charges alleging he sexually abused women he met on dating apps. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Islip man accused of helping run brothel

A vault door was removed from alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's home as the family gets ready to move.

Vault door removed from Heuermann's home

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The Kings Point academy has dealt with a host of allegations of women being sexually assaulted and harassed by male superiors at sea.

Former captain charged with sexually assaulting U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet

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A crowd of about 500 people gathered at Jones Beach before being dispersed with no arrests, police said.

State park police break up large Jones Beach gathering

"There should be no efforts whatsoever to have interaction with this jury," the judge told Combs' defense team.

Judge said he would consider banning 'Diddy' from his sex trafficking trial after music mogul nodded twice to jurors

The indictment accuses Scott Unger of steering public heating and air conditioning contracts to a company he ran with a friend.

Former LI school facilities director charged in alleged $2M bid-rigging scheme

The alleged enterprise involved the fraudulent purchase of cars that were then sold to online dealerships or coconspirators carrying backpacks full of cash, prosecutors said.

Dozens on LI charged in alleged $5.5M vehicle fraud scheme

Three customers and one employee died in the 2024 crash in Deer Park.

Defendant in fatal nail salon crash wants murder charges dropped, court papers show

Mangione's defense lawyer has argued that the terrorism charge should be dropped.

Prosecutors argue against dropping terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in CEO killing

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Thomas Mascia launched a police manhunt after authorities say he falsely claimed a Black man shot him in the leg.

  Plea hearing for ex-NYS trooper halted after he told the judge he 'didn't feel well' mentally

A Suffolk police officer was released from the hospital after being slashed while arresting a suspect in Copiague. 

Officer released from hospital after being slashed 

The driver faces charges of unlawful fleeing a police officer and driving without a license.

Cop dragged by car as suspect flees traffic stop near Green Acres Mall, police say

More than two dozen alleged Long Island gang members have been arrested and charged in multiple-count indictments, officials say.

Arrests made in Long Island gangs takedown  

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and the toddler linked to her via DNA analysis. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'If you knew Tanya please let us know'

Former Long Island Rep. George Santos was sentenced Friday to more than seven years in prison in a federal lockup for scamming his donors and lying to Congress.

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced

Former LI congressman George Santos will be required to enter a federal prison on July 25, 2025. Newsday TV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Polar opposite of what a public servant should be'

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and her toddler daughter. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

The accused Gilgo Beach killer was in court Tuesday for a hearing to decide whether the DNA technique used on hair samples found near victims can be used at trial. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I'm here to see the evidence'

As part of an ongoing gang investigation, authorities said they have recovered human remains at the 81-acre Underhill Preserve, across the street from Jericho High School. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains found at Jericho preserve

A 15-year-old boy faces murder charges after police said he fatally stabbed his 56-year old grandmother at her home Selden.

Selden teen facing murder charges

Nassau police said they are investigating the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found near the Extended Stay hotel in Bethpage.

Gunshot victim found near hotel

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach to learn more about pastrami.

Do you know what pastrami is?

Freeport native Morgan Taylor has an interesting job in sports: She is the vice president of business operations for both the Long Island Nets and the New York Liberty. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

LI's Morgan Taylor pulls double duty as VP of business ops for Liberty, LI Nets

Firefighters were battling a blaze that broke out at a Suffolk County recycling facility, closing nearby roads to traffic. Residents were warned to close windows due to heavy smoke. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Firefighters battle blaze at Calverton recycling facility

The Long Island location will hold a series of promotions to celebrate the opening.

Take a look inside Long Island's first Schmackary’s

William, "Billy" McClelland, is known as "The Mayor" in the halls of Comsewogue High School. The 19-year-old senior works in the school's coffee shop, Brew Crew Cafe where he is greeted with smiles from his classmates. 

Extraordinary Senior: William, "Billy" McClelland

The plane took off from East Hampton Airport and landed at Kennedy Airport Tuesday, the first time passengers took an electric flight to a major airport in the NYC area. 

Fully electric airplane makes milestone flight from East End to Queens

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Long Island Yarn and Farm in Yaphank to shear llamas.

LI Works: Shear happiness at Long Island Yarn and Farm

Gilgo Beach killings: Victims memorialized on park benches near where remains were found

Starting this fall, a bell-to-bell smartphone ban will be implemented under the state budget, requiring school districts to ban students from using phones during the entire school day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

What you need to know about the statewide school smartphone ban 

The Town of Hempstead is reversing its decision involving 80,000 school bus camera tickets. Newsday Investigative reporter Payton Guion reports. 

Town of Hempstead says 80,000 school bus camera tickets are valid 

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