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Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves have been arrested on additional charges for their alleged roles in the murders, NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

New charges in body parts case

Commercial fishermen say the only Montauk ice provider at Gosman's dock is selling its business, which could spell disaster for fishing fleet. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It'll severely damage our fleet'

Kirk Johnson, also known as Captain Kirk, KJ the singing DJ, is setting out to break records as the 'world's oldest DJ' at 94 years old. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It's going to happen'

Suffolk and NY State Police have expanded their search to North Sea as part of their Gilgo investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Gilgo investigation continues for a fourth day  

The search for human remains continued Thursday in the Manorville area that sources say is connected to the Gilgo killings investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's unnerving'

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Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and conspiracy at their arraignments in Riverhead.

Suspects fatally stabbed couple before scattering dismembered remains, prosecutor says

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After 3½ years and $100 million in legal fees, the diocese and hundreds of survivors of childhood sexual abuse by priests are in a standoff in negotiations.

Diocese bankruptcy case could be thrown out as settlement talks with abuse survivors fail

Heart Saver awards were presented to Deanna Culen, Nicole Ercolani, Lisa Culen, Jen Henick, Dan Cross and Tom Smalling.

Acompora Heart Saver Awards honor those who save lives

"My path to victory is to convince Americans to not vote out of fear," he said at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeks votes 'of hope' in Holbrook

Brookhaven is considering relaxing restrictions on raising chickens in residential areas, and Kaitlyn Eckles, 14, wants in.

Teen keeper of 6 chickens wants an even dozen

Alexis Nieves and Jeffrey Mackey will be arraigned on charges in connection with the killings of a couple whose remains were found scattered around Long Island, sources say.

Sources: Pair who were arrested now charged with murder in body parts case

Kevin Cooper and his two sons were involved in a Rockville Centre altercation that sent two people to a hospital, police said.

Father, 2 sons charged with assault, weapons counts after shooting

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Whether or not you are a fan of old-school science fiction, the genre is making a comeback on TV. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports from Manorville as police search a wooded area. The search is in connection with the Gilgo Beach homicide investigation, officials say.

On the scene in Manorville 

Rachel Lodice, 21, from Jericho, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to multiple charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash in Massapequa and driving off in a public safety vehicle that had stopped to help the victims, police said. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'It is unfair'

The state has detected high levels of a carcinogenic heavy metal at a West Islip Superfudn site, four years after a cleanup of the area.

Polllution concerns, again

The case of Theresa Sexton's son Terry Long, who was shot and killed nearly two years ago, has gone unsolved. On Tuesday at the Suffolk County Police Department's media room in Yaphank, Sexton asked the public to help find justice for her son's killing. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Help them bring the people to justice'

The New York Rise, Long Island's new professional softball team, will play its first game on June 19. Newsday's Matt Lindsay reports.

'This dream is kind of a reality now'

Food and dining services stopped on the Nassau Community College campus on April 16. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Bring back the food for our kids at Nassau'

Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

'It's a case as to bookkeeping'

An old rotary phone was unveiled at the Suffolk County Environmental Center in Islip on Sunday for grieving people to "call" their loved ones "on the wind." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I just said I love you. I miss you.'

A former LI man set himself on fire at a park outside the courthouse of the Trump hush money trial where jury selection happened.

Former LI man ablaze outside trial

A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

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