Suffolk police arrested a pair of alleged pocketbook thieves Wednesday and charged them in eight separate incidents, Acting Suffolk County Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron said at a news conference on Friday. 


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A bomb threat was made Wednesday at the Suffolk County home of former Rep. Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the EPA. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'My family and I were not home at the time and are safe'

A woman crossing Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia on Wednesday was killed. Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police searching for hit-and-run driver

Suffolk police said they responded to a 911 call at a Dix Hills home Wednesday night and found Josephine Bekatoros, 84, stabbed to death.

Daughter faces murder charge in stabbing of mother

Christopher DiGiovanna was charged with more than 20 counts of animal cruelty after 11 dogs were discovered in his rat-infested home, authorities said.

Centereach man charged with animal cruelty 

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Matthew C. Smith, a British citizen who has been held in jail without bond since his October arrest, pleaded not guilty.

Partner of ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO released on bail in alleged sex trafficking case

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Trump's lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan in court papers Monday that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to the White House.

Trump's lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

Advanced Dermatology P.C., with 14 offices on LI, violated the American Disabilities Act, the U.S. Attorney said.

Dermatology practice to pay $15G fine for denying procedure for HIV-infected patient

After seven weeks of trial, a panel will decide whether Penny is guilty of killing Jordan Neely last year on a city subway train.

Jury in chokehold trial of LI native Daniel Penny begins deliberations

The suspects would face hate-crime charges if arrested in connection with the September incident.

Police seek 3 suspected of vandalizing Hindu temple

The pedestrian was crossing a road when he was hit by a school district van, police said.

Man walking dog struck, killed by school van in Rockville Centre

In 2022, retailers in NYS  lost $4.4 billion in merchandise to retail theft, resulting in $176 million in lost tax revenue, the Suffolk district attorney said.

Task force takes aim at repeat shoplifters

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The family of accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann will be moving out of their Massapequa Park home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Heuermann's wife 'no longer feels connected' to their family home

The boats were set ablaze after a woman crashed into one while driving intoxicated, Suffolk police said. 

'They were brand new boats' 

Police continue their search for fugitive Matthew Zoll, who is wanted in his father's killing and may be injured after a car crash.

Police continue search for Matthew Zoll

Nassau and Suffolk police on Saturday night shut down illegal street takeovers at a Uniondale parking lot and the Ronkonkoma train station, where more than 40 cars had gathered. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Crazy to do it in the train parking lot'

Charges again North Merrick's James Luca were upgraded after he allegedly tried to blow up the Nassau Department of Social Services building using a propane tank. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Allegedly placed several propane tanks ... at the doors of the DSS building'

Jonathan Quiles, a 20-year-old volunteer with the Medford Fire Department, is accused of intentionally setting two fires on Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'This arrest will serve as a warning'

Rockville Centre police Det. John Murphy is charged with a hate crime after authorities said he harassed a cellular service worker, using a racial slur. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'No place for hate in this county'

Quay-Sean Hines, 30, of Bay Shore, who allegedly fatally shot Northwell Health employee Amelia Laguerre in a company parking garage in New Hyde Park, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Bay Shore man pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of Northwell employee

Two people have been arrested in connection with a "street takeover" during which a Suffolk officer was assaulted and dragged by a vehicle in Islip Sunday. Suffolk police have set up a task force. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has the story.

'I've never witnessed anything like that before in my life'

The nature of the dispute wasn't disclosed.

Poll worker faces charges after Election Day altercation

Trooper Thomas Mascia was released from Nassau University Medical Center after being wounded in a shooting on the Southern State Parkway Wednesday night.

Trooper released from hospital, search for suspect continues

Trooper Thomas Mascia was shot in the leg during a traffic stop on the Southern State. The search for the gunman is continuing. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Shots fired. I'm hit'

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