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Luigi Mangione landed at MacArthur Airport on his way to New York City to face murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after waiving extradition Thursday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Luigi Mangione to face murder charges in NYC

The money will go to 12 former Bay Shore students who had accused the district of failing to protect them from alleged sexual abuse by elementary school teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Decades after alleged teacher abuse, $35M in settlements OKd

Suffolk Police Officer David Mascarella is back on the job after causing a 2020 crash that severely injured Riordan Cavooris, then 2. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday investigative reporter Paul LaRocco have the story.

'It's disappointing and it's unfortunate'

A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Amagansett. This is the 11th whale to wash up in the area. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

Nassau County police Arson Bomb Squad detectives are searching for a male suspect who set a portable bathroom on fire outside a home under construction in Levittown.

Male set portable bathroom on fire, police say

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The decision shows the challenges of firing officers for documented misconduct in Suffolk, where final discipline rests with a civilian arbitrator.

Suffolk cop who severely injured 2-year-old in off-duty crash back on the job

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An outside arbitrator found "insufficient evidence to justify termination" of the police officer who seriously injured a toddler in an off-duty crash.

Read the arbitrator's decision

Several residents at local senior housing were afraid to speak out, citing fears they could be evicted.

Mold, roaches and 'life-threatening' hazards: Why these LI public housing facilities failed inspections

Long Island school districts have hired recently retired educators far more often since the pandemic.

At least 46 recently retired LI educators earned over $200,000 in salary and pension

A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers.

$3.7M and counting: What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

More than 70% of the school bus camera tickets from 2023 were issued on streets that students do not cross, a Newsday investigation found.

Interactive map: See where BusPatrol camera tickets were issued

A Newsday investigation into Suffolk County's school bus camera program raises questions about whether the program is about child safety or revenue.

Analysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross

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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'

Michael Koutsoubis bought 10 acres of Manorville in the 1980s, which he turned into his home and his Christmas tree farm. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger gets a tour of the property.

Christmas tree farmer: 'This is my happy'

Trotta explains how she was planning to be a teacher until Dave Portnoy called about TikTok.

She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called 

From the ground looking up, according to experts, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a plane, helicopter or drone. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Recreational pilots who just don't know better'

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

A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

'The taxpayers are paying too much' 

Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

Lawmakers argue the state's animal sale ban, set to go into effect Sunday, would put pet store owners out of business. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted

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

Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

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'

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