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"They believed that they were untouchable -- that they could do whatever they wanted and get away with it," Assistant U.S. Attorney Justina Geraci said of the defendants and ex-Police Chief James Burke.
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Newsday sent testers undercover with hidden cameras to go house hunting on Long Island. Did real estate agents treat our testers of different races the same?
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Prosecutors contend Thomas Murphy spent the morning of the crash that killed Andrew McMorris downing vodka.
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They're also weighing emergency fixes such as moving juvenile scallops to safer waters.
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Nearly 6,000 absentee ballots and affidavits are expected to be hand counted, officials said.
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An East Islip man heard a buzz coming from the wall of his house. It turned out to be a honey of a tale.
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Law will allow adoptees access to birth records
Gov. Cuomo signed the measure into law, ending a 20-year debate.
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A student gunman opened fire at a Southern California high school, killing two students and wounding three others.
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Van Wagenen took a defensive stance when confronted with a handful of Beltran questions that won't be resolved until MLB's probe into the matter is complete.
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The subpoena from is seeking Trump's tax returns back to 2011 from his accounting firm as part of a criminal investigation.
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The venue will offer open play, classes and birthday parties.
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If you have a list and are checking it twice, it's time to put it to good use at New York City's holiday markets. Here are six to explore.
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Don’t go searching for something good to eat. Newsday critics have done it for you.
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The shows feature whimsy, little-known characters and a trove of the illustrator's "secret art."
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Here are some spots that offer free or cheap things to do for reasonable rates on Long Island.
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College life can be hard, but finding cheap food and fun things to do shouldn't be.
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Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
Editors' Picks
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"All this time, I thought I was the only one and now maybe I'm not."
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Alec Baldwin dines at LI steakhouse to shoot documentary
The star had dinner with a handful of high-school friends at Insignia Steak & Sushi in Smithtown, where they reminisced about their lives.
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Analysis: Long Island has state's top-paid educators
Among the highest-earning K-12 employees, 77 of the top 100, as well as 579 of the top 1,000, worked on Long Island, according to a Newsday analysis.
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The Point: Jockeying for Pete King's seat
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
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OPINION
South Korea and Japan need each otherKoreans have innumerable reasons to resent Japan's sense of superiority and also every reason to get over it.
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OPINION
Don't destroy what makes America greatThe American system of checks and balances is part of a formula that prevents any group from imposing its will on others.
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The claims should be dismissed because the state law lifting the statute of limitations is unconstitutional, the diocese says in court papers.
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There's something powerful about the cooking of a man who had eight months to live 15 years ago.
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Jennifer Gross was ordered held without bail. If convicted, she faces 47 years to life in prison.
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Officials have asked for records and contracts between the town and Red Hill staffing company and its consultants.
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The new reality series, premiering Sunday, focuses on nail-art superstar Lexi Martone and her big, brassy family.
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Suffolk County paid 12,777 workers a total of more than $1 billion in 2018, an increase of 2.5 percent over 2017.
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Massapequa will be at Freeport for a Conference I semifinal showdown, and North Shore is at Plainedge for a Conference III semifinal.
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Life expectancy is better for the wealthy and worse for the poor, recent data shows.
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Investigations
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Nassau's controversial property reassessment has eliminated wide disparities among homes that developed during former County Executive Edward Mangano’s tenure, a Newsday analysis shows.
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Police say the video, involving two detectives and a Spanish-speaking family, will help their probe of the officers' conduct - but the results won't be made public.
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A teen scribbled “503” on paper, he said, out of pride for his home country. It started troubles that landed him in custody for months on evidence a judge found flawed.
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Suffolk police said her missing son was a runaway, but Carlota Moran knew better.
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To start with: Less debt, a little peace of mind, and the ability to pay an unexpected bill.
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Starting teachers on Long Island struggle to cover their rent, especially in Suffolk, according to a new study by Zillow.
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They redeem bottles and aluminum cans for a nickel apiece, sometimes taking thousands at a time to redemption centers to supplement their income.
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Van Wagenen took a defensive stance when confronted with a handful of Beltran questions that won't be resolved until MLB's probe into the matter is complete.
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Isles GM Lou Lamoriello said that the team placed the 33-year-old Ladd on waivers for the purpose of re-assigning him to their AHL team in Bridgeport.
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The Mets say they hope to keep Wheeler. But his market figures to be significant, and it's not clear whether the Mets are willing to commit to Wheeler the sort of money he is expected to get.
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The young quarterback needs continuity, and it would be hard to develop if he has to learn another offensive system.
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Despite the 26-year-old's rough second half and the usual questions about defense, Cashman said his catcher had a "fantastic" season.
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Signed right before training camp, the tight end's been a big help with Chris Herndon out.
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The Nets said the surgery on Thursday was successful but offered no timetable on when the guard will return.
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Medicare is the federal health insurance plan, with Part B covering doctor visits, tests and screenings, as well as other outpatient services.
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Several residents at a state Health Department meeting called for more studies on why three central Suffolk communities have high rates of cancer.
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Cuomo signed the law after a rise in young people in New York using vaping and tobacco products.
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Cecilia St. Arromand said she "didn't think twice" when a nurse approached her about donating the organs of her husband Marc.
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U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a "very strong culprit."
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Massapequa will be at Freeport for a Conference I semifinal showdown, and North Shore is at Plainedge for a Conference III semifinal.
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See where Long Island's seniors this year will play next year in college.
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Andre Curbelo signs national letter of intent to Illinois, Zed Key inked with Ohio State and Jalen Celestine will be headed to Cal.
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Brennan O'Neill, Jake Naso and Aidan Danenza greeted national signing day on Wednesday by signing with the Blue Devils.
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Gregg Sarra takes you through the football semifinal schedule, plus the PPOW and a note on Gridiron Greats.
