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	A jury Thursday awarded the&nbsp;family of Kenny Lazo of Bay Shore $35 million in compensatory and punitive damages for his 2008 death in Suffolk Police custody.
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Victoria Heuermann, daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, says her father "most likely" committed the killings in a new Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."

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The former Nassau County executive is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence on corruption charges. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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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

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

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

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The Giants on Wednesday spoke about the team's progress throughout voluntary offseason workouts. Offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor said he thought the entire team got better and that it was a, "really good spring."

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The U.S. Department of Education is referring its investigation into the New York State mascot ban on Native American imagery to the Department of Justice.

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Members of Islip Forward created an app designed to promote transparency around ICE operations in Long Island communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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