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Only in NewsdayMan arrested for sending threatening texts to Nassau police commissioner

Eamon J. Burke, 34, was charged with aggravated harassment in the second degree for messages threatening to fight the county's top police official, according to a criminal complaint.

LI judge revokes bail of man charged in high-speed crash that killed 2 teens

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Middle school raises more than $15G for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Agreement reached on use of parcel at Enterprise Park for U.S. Open tournament

East End artist share immigrants' stories through their portraits

Only in NewsdayTurtle-sniffing dogs search LI's woods to help protect a species

Wallet WatchLI housing lottery offers discounted rents

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Amityville extends apartment ban, seeks public input

Free World Cup tickets to be distributed on LI

Civil rights advocate from Huntington dies at 91

LI motorist says police beat him after traffic stop in assault captured on dashcam video

LI house built during Prohibition on market for $850G

School blacktop 'a beautiful canvas' for LI community to paint

Only in NewsdayHow Joe Scally became the first LIer to make Team USA's men's World Cup roster

LI park for those with special needs opens

Crime

Only in NewsdayEx-wife of Gilgo Beach serial killer won't attend sentencing, her attorney says

Asa Ellerup has declined to attend the hearing to not distract from the impact the crimes have had on Heuermann's eight admitted victims and their families, attorney Robert Macedonio said in a statement to Newsday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

NYPD detains dozens of unruly fans during NBA Finals Game 4

LI postal worker indicted for sexual abuse of 2 teen girls, including in agency truck

First in NewsdayDriver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau police officer

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A chimpanzee attack survivor, a football player turned cheerleader and more: Meet 10 Extraordinary Seniors

Selected from dozens of Long Island students, the 10 seniors distinguished themselves through their resilience, compassion and commitment to make a difference.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat are they up to now? See where life has taken these 10 LI 2016 valedictorians Complete coverage: Long Island 2026 high school graduations

LI breast cancer surgeon praised for her compassion dies at 48

Only in NewsdaySmall houses 'going like hotcakes' as owners cash in on LI's record high prices

Heading to the U.S. Open? Here's where to eat and what to do off the course

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Vacant pub and barbershop collapse

Judge tosses some parts of former NUMC CEO Megan Ryan's gender bias suit

Early voting to open for June primaries. Here's what to know.

Company sues to block more than 18,000 parking spots for U.S. Open

Police: Woman kept more than 100 cats, many critically ill, in 'horrendous' conditions

First in NewsdayDeal reached to rebuild Stony Brook dam, road

Hundreds of union members back push to make Juneteenth a Nassau public holiday

LI company collects $13.9M lotto jackpot from Christmas Eve drawing

Firefighters respond to blaze at popular barbecue restaurant

Decision to not test groundwater after 2023 battery plant fire questioned

Town approves bubble dome addition for $92M LI sports complex

Newsday InvestigatesJor'Dynn Duncan missed 40 days of school before her death. Her district didn't need to flag it.

High rip current risk in effect for LI beaches

Only in NewsdayDispute between LI neighborhood groups led to fatal 2019 shooting, prosecutor says

First in Newsday'It's discovery': This play stars a cast with developmental disabilities

Richard Kessel appointed chair of NUMC's board; resigns from NIFA

18 charged with stealing $110G from Suffolk retailers through repeat shoplifting

Nick Cannon, of 'Wild 'N Out' fame, performs at Hempstead High School

Fireworks fines skyrocket to $15G in Long Beach

Hispanic unity on display at Bay Shore parade

LI police fired after internal investigation

LI police were fired after videos showed them kicking a handcuffed man and lying about a crash, newly obtained records reveal. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI police fired after videos show them kicking handcuffed man, lying about crash, records reveal

Only in Newsday1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking

Dangerous Roads32 killed in crashes in one of LI's deadliest months. Here's the devastating impact.

Only in NewsdayNearly 6,000 LI households could face homelessness if Trump cuts Section 8 funding

Turtle-sniffing dogs searching LI woods to help protect a species

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Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

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Picture This! That time the stars came out in Westbury

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LI Works: Where's the beef? Ken visits a butcher shop

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LI Works: Ken goes against the grain at Bullfrogs Woodworks

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Making ice cream at Coyle's in Islip

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Out East: A visit to the Cooperage Inn

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Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip

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LI drivers spend $3,700 per year due to congested, unsafe roads

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Trendy Bites: Rainbow cookie meets donut

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