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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.

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The toddler died of "acute mixed drug intoxication," from ingesting heroin, cocaine and fentanyl, prosecutors said.

Holbrook man sentenced in narcotics death of 14-month-old son

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Suffolk District Judge John B. Zollo ordered the defendant held without bail.

LI woman pleads not guilty to second-degree murder in fatal stabbing of homeless man

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

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

The suspect slashed and stabbed the officer early Tuesday, the police commissioner said.

Police: Suffolk officer, slashed while arresting suspect, released from hospital

Nikeya S. Barker, 44, faces a second-degree murder charge, the Suffolk County Police Department said.

Woman charged in fatal stabbing

Nancy Marks was set to be sentenced Thursday, but "due to a conflict in the Court's calendar," it has been rescheduled until May 28, according to a court filing.

Sentencing of Santos' former campaign treasurer postponed again, court document shows

The man has "serious injuries," Suffolk police said. They did not identify him.

Police: Man shot in Selden apartment

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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

Suffolk police fatally shot, Bruce Boyd, 54, after he allegedly charged officers with a knife at his Brentwood home. 

Police: Brentwood man lunged at responding officers 

Lawyers for Heuermann want DNA tests conducted by Astrea Forensics on hairs removed from most of the seven victims in the case to be tossed from the trial. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The burden is on the prosecution'

Christopher Miller, a Deer Park man accused of killing his father, a retired Suffolk detective, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'A history of mental health issues'

Daniel Soto's defense attorney, Katherine Fernandez, says her client is ready to go on trial and fight charges against him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He denies ever having sex with her'

Christopher Miller, of Deer Park, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the fatal shooting of his father, John Miller, a retired Suffolk police detective.

Deer park man pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of father 

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

Hochul announces school cellphone ban

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Late payments from Nassau putting squeeze on day care providers

Open mic nights are growing in popularity at the Amityville Music Hall. 

Booming open mic nights on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to North Quarter Farm and Tweeds in Riverhead.

LI Works: Ken goes where the bison roam in Riverhead

Out of the classroom and into the flames, Mattituck High School senior Rocco Horton helped battle the Westhampton wildfires.  NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI high school senior battled Westhampton wildfire

After seeing the often low-quality intake photos of adoptable dogs, Garrett Camasi decided to offer pet portraits to Almost Home Animal Rescue in East Patchogue. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

These adoptable pets are picture perfect!

Twin sophomores Derek and Ryan Yormack are making a major impact on Bellmore JFK's baseball team. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Meet the Yormacks, Bellmore JFK baseball's twins

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, dragging cop near Green Acres Mall, police say

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI’s 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

St. Anthony’s High School senior returns to the field after crash 

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