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Suffolk County's $1 billion Southwest Sewer District was unequaled in...

Suffolk County's $1 billion Southwest Sewer District was unequaled in Long Island history for delays, scandals and broken promises to taxpayers. Credit: Newsday / Thomas R. Koeniges, 1973

Reaching back through history, Long Island has had its fair share of scandalous and sensational stories -- some of which have even become the subject of national media attention.

From murders in the Hamptons, to embezzlement of Long Island school funds and even LIRR disability fraud cases, we took a look at 15 of the biggest, most scandalous stories from Long Island's past.

See which stories made the list by clicking the link below.

Don't see a scandalous or sensational story that should've made the list? Let us know in the comments.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history. Credit: Newsday/Mario Gonzalez

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls hoops titles, and Matt Brust joins the show On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history. Credit: Newsday/Mario Gonzalez

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls hoops titles, and Matt Brust joins the show On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history.

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