Steven Politi, defense attorney for Thomas Murphy, spoke Monday about the forensic toxicology expert who testified that the blood-alcohol level of Murphy — the man charged with driving drunk into a group of Boy Scouts, killing a 12-year-old — could have been contaminated, causing it to spike well above the legal limit.


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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Bayport to learn an age-old trade forged with sweat and steel: blacksmithing.

'People are meant to use their hands to do things'

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher remains hospitalized in critical condition after he was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Sunday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Hopefully he recovers and we can get him back out there'

Huntington's Naomi Rosenblum is a new tattoo artist who has been gaining popularity on social media for her portraits of WWE stars. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Challenges your ability to make something look realistic'

Kayla Masotto was recognized by Suffolk officials for rescuing a man who fell into the icy waters of the Poospatuck Creek on Thursday.

'I tried to get out to him'

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The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether TikTok can be banned in the United States over national security concerns.

LI influencers, businesses nervous of potential TikTok ban's effects on their earnings

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Minutoli worked at the Hempstead Town building department as chief building inspector and assistant supervisor of inspections services.

WWII veteran Santo 'Sandy' Minutoli, of South Setauket, dies at 99

Brightwaters is focusing on the natural habitat around Nosrekca Lake with the restoration project, which will replace some of the grass surrounding the lake with native plants.

LI village turns to rain garden project to help preserve lake 

The tribe is citing a recent federal confirmation that the Shinnecock property known as Westwoods is restricted aboriginal territory.

Shinnecocks ask NYS court to suspend order threatening billboards

The proposal would cover more than 2.75 million children, including an estimated 215,000 households on Long Island.

Child tax credit would rise up to $1,000 per child under Hochul proposal

Some roads may be slick for the Monday evening commute as temperatures are expected to stay below freezing after the snow ends in midafternoon.

Cold temps, wind chills make for a frigid week, NWS says

Some residents see the development as another step forward for a controversial Kings Park rail line project that they have opposed.

Smithtown public hearing Tuesday on rail-focused changes to town code

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A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We owe you our freedom'

The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

$600,000 in legal bills, 45 sexual abuse lawsuits

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 

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

'People are concerned'

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'We could not do it without them' 

The St. James Model Railroad Club, which started over 40 years ago, allows train enthusiasts to take a trip down memory lane and gives members a chance to show off their creations to the public. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'It's something I look forward to' 

The DeMasi family talks about their 'Thanksgiving miracle' 21 years ago, when baby Gina came home from the hospital after being born four months early.

'Only gave you a 30% chance of living'

Volunteers gathered at the Community Ambulance Company in Sayville to hand out more than 300 donated turkeys to military veterans for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's nice to be able to give back'

John Boller, a WWII veteran from Smithtown, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Bristal Assisted Living in West Babylon.

'You can't quit, because you gotta keep going'

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