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Matthew Zoll has been identified as the body that had been found drowned in an East Shoreham pool. Zoll had been a suspect in the November stabbing of his father. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Matthew Zoll's body identified as body found in pool

'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets' premieres June 10 on Peacock. The documentary includes interviews with Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann's estranged wife.

Watch the trailer for Peacock's Gilgo documentary

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."

'Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets'

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

Mangano wants conviction reviewed

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Victoria Heuermann makes the startling allegation about her father, Rex Heuermann, in "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."

New documentary: Heuermann's daughter says she believes her father is 'most likely' the Gilgo Beach killer

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Matthew Zoll was a suspect in the November stabbing death of his father in their Rocky Point home. His body was found on May 22.

Body found in detective's East Shoreham pool ID'd as suspect in father's fatal stabbing

Michael Chiarelli, 25, is charged with promoting and possessing child pornography after tips to exploited children hotlines, police said.

Tips to hotline lead to arrest of LI man on child pornography charges, police say

First responders arrived at Avi's Auto Center and found a tow truck and part of the shop on fire.

Police probe 'suspicious' fire at Hewlett auto shop

Darrell Trent is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Carlos Bonaparte.

Bellport man indicted on murder charges

Authorities learned about the alleged plot when the would-be hit man reported it to the police, the district attorney said.

LI man promised $100G, land in India to business associate in alleged murder-for-hire plot, DA says

See the latest in the case against Rex A. Heuermann of Massapequa Park and catch-up on key moments from the 13-year probe.

Gilgo serial killings timeline: How the investigation unfolded

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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. 

'My heart's always been with the families'

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

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.

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Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Taking a spin at Adventureland

Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Pride Parade draws thousands to Huntington

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

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An ID is required to ride the Long Island Rail Road

Protesters rallied in Westbury on Sunday to denounce raids carried out by ICE amid an increase in deportation efforts by the Trump administration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Crowd protests ICE deportation efforts in Westbury

Dr. Surinder Sandhu is opening Strong Strains in East Setauket, the first recreational marijuana shop in Brookhaven. 

First recreational marijuana shop in Brookhaven

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

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