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Four people were killed, including Didarul Islam, an off-duty NYPD police officer, following a mass shooting Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

'Our city is in mourning'

Nieves F. Reyes admitted the alleged crimes in a videotaped confession, officials said at his arraignment on Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Facing life in prison if convicted

A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Literally a half-inch away from his eye'

The jury in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial reached a verdict on four of the five counts. Newsday's Ken Buffa has more.

Jury in 'Diddy' trial reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts

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Islam came to New York City from his native Bangladesh when he was 20 years old, with "the promise of a better life," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

'He was the best of us,' inspector says at funeral of slain NYPD Det. Didarul Islam

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Colin Kowlessar, who is also a licensed psychotherapist, was intercepted by Customs and Border Protection agents on Feb. 27, and voluntarily handed over his cellphone and laptop, an affidavit by Homeland Security Special Agent Iana Gutnick said.

NYS parole officer indicted on child porn charges, federal prosecutors say

The crimes the brothers were accused of were dismissed after a grand jury declined to indict them.

3 brothers who run jewelry store sue Nassau police over news release accusing them of robbery

Authorities said both men traveled from out of state, targeted corporations and penned manifestos about their alleged crimes.

NYC shooter: Echoes of Luigi Mangione, alleged CEO killer

Lack of video limited investigators' ability to assess misconduct and eroded community trust in the department, the report said.

Suffolk officers failed to activate body-worn cameras 83 times during 12-month period, report shows

The New York State Offices of the Inspector General said Antonio Esposito ran Espo's Cheesesteak Factory in Eastport while collecting more than $28,000 in benefits.

LI food truck operator, ex-National Grid employee, pleads guilty in $28G workers' comp scam

Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot four people in the building that houses NFL headquarters.

Gunman in NYC shooting bought weapon from boss at Nevada casino, NYPD says

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Newsday Suffolk County courts reporter Grant Parpan for an in-depth discussion about Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach killer who was arrested on July 13, 2023.

The Backstory with Ken Buffa: Who is Rex Heuermann?

The leader of a Long Island MS-13 clique was sentenced to 68 years in prison for his role in eight murders.

Alexi Saenz, 30, pleaded guilty for role in 8 murders

A driver was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing through a wooden barricade at Montauk Green early Sunday, causing an estimated $151,000 worth of damage to artwork.

Damage costs rise in art show crash

Peter Zisopoulos, of Queens, was sentenced to 25 years to life in the stabbing death of FDNY-EMS Capt. Alison Russo, of Huntington. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Sentencing in fatal stabbing of EMS captain

Personal items seized by Suffolk County investigators from the home of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are hitting the market. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Army jeep among Heuermann possessions for sale sparking interest from collectors

The 17-year-old was seriously wounded in Thursday's shooting in Patchogue Thursday, police said.

Cops: 14-year-old shoots 17-year-old in Patchogue

Quinn Harrison, 39, was found unresponsive in his cell at Suffolk's Sixth precinct in Selden. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Found motionless in his cell'

Darryl Joyner, of the Bronx, has been accused of offering the missing Patchogue girl drugs in exchange for seeing her nude, according to court papers. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Bronx man charged with making inappropriate request to missing girl

Long Island child therapist Renee Hoberman, 37, of Plainview, pleaded guilty to receipt and distribution of child pornography in federal court in Central Islip.

She distributed sexually explicit videos of infants

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's defense called a systems engineer for Forensic Bioinformatic Services Inc. to testify as an expert in DNA hearing. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Not up to software industry standards'

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Everyone's sad and the teachers were crying'

Edward and Stephanie Crohan were found dead in their Jamesport home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, Suffolk police said.

Cops: Couple dead in murder-suicide were retired police officers

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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency for Long Island and other New York counties amid flash flooding caused by a powerful rainstorm moving through our area. NewdsayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Hochul declares state of emergency because of flash flooding

After back-to-back elimination wins and a state title, the St. James/Smithtown Bulls are headed to Connecticut, where they'll hope to punch a ticket to the Little League World Series. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Little League team trying for the World Series

There were 83 police body camera incidents with compliance issues, a Suffolk County Human Rights Commission report said. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Body cam footage concerns with some Suffolk police, report says 

Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe in Riverhead has been open for 37 years. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa speaks with owner Stuart Feldschuh about the business.

LI Works: Making ice cream at 'Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe' in Riverhead

A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

32 killed in crashes in one of LI’s deadliest months

Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington looks at PSEG's new time-of-use rates and what Long Islanders can do to mitigate the extra costs.

Looking at LIPA's new time-of-use rates in the summer heat

After the mass shooting in Manhattan on Monday, some workers and companies are re-evaluating security procedures and active shooter training. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Companies re-evaluate security procedures after NYC shooting

For the last seven years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor takes boxing lessons 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries Curbside Mexican Grill's ceaser crunchwrap that got millions of views on TikTok.

Trendy Bites: Chicken Caesar crunchwrap in Plainview

A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI Quality of Life Survey: We like it here, but cost of living is concern

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