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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'

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

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The January crash killed the suspect's sister and a friend.

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The suit follows a fire last month that killed the founder and approximately 158 cats.

Happy Cat nonprofit sues daughter of founder over sanctuary property after fire

FBI said "tedious work" gave homicide victims Tanya Denise Jackson and Tatiana Marie Dykes their names back, nearly three decades after they were killed.

Who are 'Peaches,' the woman known as Gilgo Beach victim No. 3, and Baby Doe?

Tanya Denise Jackson, a Persian Gulf War veteran, is the woman previously known as Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3, police announced.

Police ID 'Peaches,' victim long associated with Gilgo Beach killings, as Army vet from Alabama, and her 2-year-old daughter

Victor Divergilio, of Uniondale, used "a sharp object" to damage new vehicles stored at the mall, police said.

83-year-old Uniondale man charged with causing $23G in damage to Teslas at Roosevelt Field

This is the third weapon confiscated at a TSA checkpoint at Kennedy Airport this year.

Officials: TSA agents at JFK find gun in carry-on of LI man

Prosecutors have alleged the couple laundered millions of dollars in proceeds from Chinese government officials.

Former LI gubernatorial aide Linda Sun, husband, to go on trial in July, judge rules

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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 

Police say a 13-year-old boy and his 14-year-old passenger are facing charges for crashing a stolen car in Ridge. 

Teen crashes stolen car on William Floyd Parkway 

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Friday for a pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Heuermann back in court

The father of the East Patchogue girl who was allegedly abused in a state facility after she went missing for 25 days argues his daughter's constitutional rights were violated, a legal filing shows. 

Alleged sex trafficking victim's father plans lawsuit 

Gary Cowell, of Patchogue, who admitted using an ax to cut up the body of a friend and dispose of her remains, was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I'm never gonna get my mom back'

Police say a retired Suffolk County detective was shot and killed in his Deer Park home Wednesday, following an argument with his son.  

'An argument ensued'   

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Alexis Roderick Joel tour the Long Island High School for the Arts, which is udergoing a massive theater renovation.

Alexis Joel talks renovations at LIHSA

President Donald Trump has conveyed his support for the Massapequa school district to keep its tribal name and logo, but it's unclear how the administration will do it. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Residents react to Trump weighing in on Massapequa mascot battle

The pontiff died a day after blessing thousands for Easter in Rome. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Remembering the life and service of Pope Francis

New Jets general manager Darren Mougey on Monday said he feels good about the team as he makes final preparations for the NFL Draft.

Jets GM: 'The board's pretty much set'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits three Long Island restaurants to find out where the best wings are.

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Groomsmen are facing a growing number of expenses, from bachelor parties to tuxes, similar to the cost of being a bridesmaid.

Groomsmen on Long Island are paying up to $2,000 to be part of the big day

Amtrak will lead the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve 

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Puck stops here: Islanders fans blame poor play for 4-year low in attendance

Kelly was finishing his morning walk on the Upper West Side on a gloomy St. Patrick's Day when something peculiar caught his eye.

Comedian Tom Kelly turns to social media to reunite Syosset grad with lost diploma

Ben Mevorach, 1010 WINS' vice president of news, on how the all-news radio station has transformed to stay contemporary.

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