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According to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, the first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione alleges the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was "an act of terrorism." NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

NYC officials: CEO killing an 'act of terrorism'

The newest murder charge against Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, is in connection with the 2000 slaying of Valerie Mack.

Rex Heuermann facing new murder charge

Mark Small was arraigned Tuesday in the death of his girlfriend. Marivel Estevez was found with gunshot wounds to her head and torso, in July in the luxury Mineola apartment building where she lived and worked. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports. 

'It's a horrible thing that was done,' victim's sister says after court

Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO alleged shooter, is fighting extradition back to New York City on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of executive Brian Thompson. 

Luigi Mangione, suspected CEO killer, fights extradition to NY

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Felix Hernandez Morales, 26, faces felony gun charges, police said.

Freeport man charged after gun fired into air

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Four employees are accused of altering their mandated immunization forms, authorities said.

Day care workers accused of altering immunization forms

The mother of a young son, Mack was trying to turn her life around before she was killed, relatives said.

Who was Gilgo Beach victim Valerie Mack?

"Your honor, I am not guilty of any of these charges," Rex A. Heuermann told State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei in Suffolk County Court in Riverhead when asked how he intended to plead.

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer charged with murder in 7th homicide, court papers show

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

The district attorney's office has scheduled a news briefing to follow Rex Heuermann's Wednesday morning appearance in Suffolk County Court.

Gilgo Beach killings investigators say they will announce 'significant development' in the case

Suspect or suspects "punched and kicked" Donald Klune, 65, before fleeing the scene on Brook Avenue in Deer Park in his Mitsubishi, police said.

Deer Park man dies after being beaten in carjacking, police say

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Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione's ghost gun that was in his position upon his arrest is a positive match for the shell casings found at the Manhattan crime scene. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We were able to match that gun to the three shell casings'

Floral Park residents are stunned to learn their neighbor, 23-year-old Parmbir Singh, is accused of making ghost guns in his home. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Thank God the cops did some good work and got rid of this guy'

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 

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'

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