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Patchogue man who died after driving into storefront was newly married community volunteer

Scott Letizia volunteered with Angels of Long Island, a decade-old East Patchogue nonprofit.

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Only in NewsdayWFP lines raided in other NY counties 3m read

Only in NewsdayFormer LI diner turns into Asian fusion eatery 1m read

West Islip pet shop BTJ's Jungle to close its doors after nearly 60 years 2m read

Siena lacrosse coach, a Wading River native, dies at 41 1m read

Mother-daughter team to open LI self-pour beer spot 1m read

Crime

Only in NewsdayMan charged with murder in death of long-unidentified Gilgo Beach victim also known as 'Peaches,' according to sources and court records

Andrew Dykes, 66, of Tampa, was indicted on a murder charge in Nassau County Wednesday, a source familiar with the investigation told Newsday. He's being held in the Hillsborough County Jail on a fugitive warrant from New York until he's cleared for extradition, records show.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICPolice ID 'Peaches,' victim long associated with Gilgo Beach killings, as Army vet from Alabama, and her 2-year-old daughter Gilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage Who are 'Peaches,' the woman known as Gilgo Beach victim No. 3, and Baby Doe?

Prosecutor: LI teen who allegedly killed ex-girlfriend wanted to show her 'how angry he was' for their breakup 3m read

Connecticut foursome use 'bait-and-switch' tactics to take jewelry, Nassau police say 1m read

Only in NewsdayJudge: LI man who admitted rape in missing girl case won't face lifetime sex offender status 5m read

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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.

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