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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'

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.

'I don't think it was ever gone'

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'

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President Joe Biden's administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes.

Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback

Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year

An emergency slide fell off a Delta plane that was taking off from New York, and pilots returned to the airport and landed safely.

An emergency slide falls off a Delta Air Lines plane, forcing pilots to return to JFK in New York

A bill to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass.

A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails

Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines.

Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he's hopeful the Federal Reserve can bring down inflation without causing a recession but wouldn't rule out more troubling possibilities, such as stagflation.

JPMorgan's Dimon hopes for soft landing for US economy but says stagflation is a possible scenario

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Newsday's Jonathan LaMantia gives us an update on the median price for homes on LI 

'A lot of competition for homes'

Old school office equipment is not a thing of the past at American Classic Ice Cream or its sister business, All Star Carts & Vehicles, in Bay Shore. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Sometimes the older is better'

Aldi and other discounters' growth is being helped by a growing number of consumers in search of savings amid elevated grocery prices, retail experts said.

Bethpage, Lake Ronkonkoma, other LI spots to get an Aldi

New York filed a federal lawsuit against Citibank after scammers wiped out some customer accounts. NewsdayTV's Chris Kahn reports.

Bank transfer fraud spikes

According to bankruptcy court filings, Rite Aid plans to close 53 more drugstores, including four on Long Island.

Where closures are happening

Home insurance prices are going up this year, especially on LI. We could see an increase anywhere from 10% to 30%. Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Home insurance prices are going up

The Target will occupy the former Sears in the Lake Success Shopping Center in New Hyde Park.

LI's newest Target to open in April

Raising Cane's would go on the site of the recently demolished Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place, making it one of four planned Long Island locations for the chain.

Fast-casual chicken chain plans Carle Place entrée

A dealer of vintage cars in Farmingdale is steering customers to the classics while adapting to the times.

Candy store for classic cars

Courses in artificial intelligence at Farmingdale State College will start in the fall, making the school the first in the SUNY system to offer a bachelor's degree in AI.

A 1st for SUNY: Bachelor's in AI coming to Farmingdale

"I was in shock," said Merrick resident John Patti about possibly losing access to longtime doctors. But on Tuesday, there was relief, as UnitedHealthcare and Mount Sinai reached a contract agreement.

Patients relieved

To prevent bitter buyers, a more than 20-year-old law is getting a refresh. The Property Condition Disclosure Act makes home sellers fill out an official form detailing any issues with the property. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'If I knew then what I know now there's no way I would buy this home' 

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