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Only in Newsday2011 pharmacy killings a touchstone moment in opioid crisis

Fifteen years after the quadruple homicides, progress on stemming the opioid crisis is mixed with memories of the killings and the innocents lost.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island had a death a day from overdoses. That's a 50% drop from 4 years ago.

East Hampton leaders condemn LaLota's funding threat over ICE restrictions

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Thomas A. Ferrara

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 38: State champions On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week.

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Only in NewsdayLI 5-year-old girl's terminal diagnosis gives her baby brother a chance to live

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78-year-old woman hit by drunken driver in critical condition

Serial killer's former LI home gets price reduction

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11-year-old from Wantagh signs one-day lacrosse contract with Atlas

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Only in NewsdayWaterfront eatery to reopen outdoor dining service after fire

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Gilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing

Rex Heuermann will be evaluated at a correctional facility to determine where he will serve his life sentence after murdering eight women.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICGilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island 'It's been 17 years since we last spoke,' Gilgo Beach victim's sister tells serial killer, who once taunted her Gilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

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Only in NewsdaySuffolk sheriff worried about getting Gilgo serial killer to court to face victims' families

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Only in Newsday'It's been 17 years since we last spoke,' Gilgo Beach victim's sister tells serial killer, who once taunted her

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The LI story behind Knicks star's Siegelman Stables hat

The equestrian clothing brand has Long Island roots.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICLI baker creates massive cake for Knicks president LI baker's trendy treats scored spot at Knicks championship party

Dear Dad: LI student-athletes pen letters for Father's Day

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Will Social Security fund run out of money in 2032? What you need to know

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Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

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First in NewsdaySuozzi formally requests probe into Vance's appearance at Bethpage event

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First in NewsdayNY funding $28.5M for LI road, dam, seawall repairs

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Only in NewsdayTransformation of historic LI theater advances

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Lauryn Hill in concert at the Clubhouse Hamptons in July

First in NewsdayRentals at 55-and-over development starting at $1,595 available through lottery

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NYS has new license plate design for country's 250th

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North Shore University Hospital opens new $26M post-surgical care unit

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First in NewsdayNew LI veterinary hospital wins at least $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group

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First in Newsday5 LI hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care

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4-year-old critically injured in Southern State Parkway crash

No one ran for mayor in this LI village. So who won?

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Trader Joe's $2.99 striped mini totes draw lines on Long Island

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JD Vance criticizes Suozzi at Nassau event billed as nonpolitical

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Mother and son save widow from burning home

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Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality

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25 years after deadly blast, 3 FDNY firefighters from LI remembered

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First in Newsday50 state regulations on housing, healthcare, more rolled back to reduce bureaucracy

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NYS AG's Office investigating fatal crash involving Suffolk County officer

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Only in NewsdayMothers learn how to stop drug addiction to regain custody of children

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Suffolk lawmakers passed new e-bike laws this year. Now some want to tweak them.

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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