An unarmed cab driver was shot twice by an off-duty police officer. The Suffolk Police Department's handling of the case is now the focus of a Newsday investigation. Newsday's David M. Schwartz and Faith Jessie discuss the investigation.


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The state can choose to accept the findings or the matter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, Linda McMahon said.

Supporters, protesters gather outside Massapequa High School

About 1,000 Jonas fans of all ages lined up to pose alongside him in West Babylon on Wednesday.

Spotted: Joe Jonas arrives for a meet and greet at Long Island record store

A man who had apparently been sleeping in a dumpster was found dead after a garbage truck stopped at a Kings Park middle school and he and another man were spotted inside, according to Suffolk police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Body found in garbage truck at Long Island school after nearby dumpster pickup, police say

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with the families of three fallen war heroes, who have preserved their sons' bedrooms as memorials.

Bedrooms of the fallen

In 2023, crashes on Long Island cost at least $3.4 billion in medical care, lost work, property damage and more. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

After the crash: The financial toll of Long Island’s dangerous roads

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the home of the grandma slice, Umbertos, and puts his hand in the dough to take a stab at pizza making.

LI Works: Earning dough with the 'Pope of Pizza'

The Jets began OTA workouts on Thursday and spoke about new quarterback Justin Fields and what the new offensive and defensive coordinators' approaches will be toward improving the team.

Jets begin voluntary offseason workouts

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. 

Sources: Detective owns home where body was found in pool 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez check out Mill Pond Steak & Seafood in Centerport, which has recently been renovated. 

Summer dining: What's new on the East End

Billy Joel announced he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa talks to pediatric neurosurgeon Michael Egnor about the disorder. 

What to know about Billy Joel's brain disorder

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Researchers have found harmful "forever chemicals" in certain beers, though experts said the significance for Long Island's dozens of small breweries was likely limited. Newsday Reporter Nicholas Spangler explains. 

PFAS found in certain beers

The state can choose to accept the findings or the matter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, Linda McMahon said. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sits down with LGBT Network President & Founder, David Kilmnick and talks about what's happening for Pride Month on Long Island

'Pride month is for everyone'

The Farrell twins were named valedictorian and salutatorian at Mount Sinai High School and they're also both attending the same university in the fall. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I'm super happy that we're both one and two'

'One of the portions of the Loop Loc cover was undone'

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BusPatrol found no issue with 80,000 tickets written in school districts that didn't sign onto the program, a Hempstead official said.

U-turn: Controversial school bus camera tickets are valid, town vendor determines

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The calls for increased funding and legislation to address other concerns come after Newsday's "Broken Practice" investigation.

LI lawmakers: Toughen state doctor discipline system

Serious disciplinary actions declined 35% over a decade even as the number of physicians rose.

Slower investigations, fewer penalties under NY's doctor discipline system

Newsday analyzed data from TruthMD and public records to find 46 instances of doctors on Long Island who were able to practice despite being convicted, arrested or alleged to have been involved with some form of misconduct.

See 46 LI doctors who were allowed to practice despite misconduct

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The allegations against 46 doctors include illegally distributing opioids, fabricating records and sexual abuse.

State failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

The pause began in late January, records show. But Hempstead Town continues to issue tickets under controversial program

Nassau traffic court pauses hearings on school bus camera tickets, but town still writing tickets

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Neighbors said they were unsettled to learn that a body had been found in a backyard swimming pool on Pal Court in East Shoreham and that police were investigating that it might belong to Matthew Zoll, a suspect in his father's death. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Caretakers with miitary backgrounds find purpose in keeping the grounds pristine at the Long Island National Cemetery where fallen service members are buried. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'You feel like you're still serving even after service'

'I walk in here and I feel pride'

Police are investigating the disappearance of an Old Brookville couple missing since March 30. 

Old Brookville couple missing since March 30

Crowds gathered at Jones Beach for a preview of the FourLeaf Air Show. 

FourLeaf Air Show preview held at Jones Beach 

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

After euthanizing 99,000 ducks in January because of an avian flu outbreak, ducks have returned to the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'This is a huge milestone'

Turmp administration lifts stop-work order for the Empire Wind project off Long Island's South Shore. Newsday Reporter Mark Harrington has more.

Stop-work order on LI wind project lifted by Trump 

A growing number of Long Islanders are facing food insecurity, according to two new reports. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It is working class families, not just the unemployed'

Suffolk police had been searching for the swimmer since Monday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Search ends for missing swimmer as body is found

Simo, an NYPD explosive detection dog named after Detective Brian Simonsen, a Calverton resident killed in the line of duty in 2019, is retiring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Today is very bittersweet for me'

The 3 victims of Sunday morning's fiery Bethpage car accident have been identified as Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale, Queens, and Gino Vicale, of Seaford. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

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