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Man dies in house fight after being assaulted with TV and sledgehammer, police say

The suspects face gang assault charges in the Sunday evening death.

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Only in NewsdayRelatives of LI serial killer seek to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit by victim's son

Only in NewsdayGilgo Beach victims' families words at serial killer's sentencing will be 'real and raw,' DA says

Midtown streets overtaken by unruly crowds; 1 shot

Prosecutors in sprawling mob gambling case say they are involved in 'extensive plea negotiations' with defendants

Police ID body found on Montauk hiking trail as 35-year-old woman

Wrongful death lawsuit filed in shooting of Emily Finn, 18

Only in NewsdayHempstead agrees to pay more than $1.1M to 2 women to settle rape lawsuit involving ex-cop

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

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

Newsday InvestigatesHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

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

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

'Get all the animals out': Officials return to Glen Cove home to rescue remaining cats

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

Gilgo Beach killings

Only in NewsdayRelatives of LI serial killer seek to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit by victim's son

The lawsuit is the first known litigation brought by any of the Gilgo victims' family members against Rex Heuermann or his family.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGilgo Beach victims' families words at serial killer's sentencing will be 'real and raw,' DA says Rex Heuermann corresponds with Happy Face Killer from jail Gilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

Only in NewsdayGilgo Beach victims' families words at serial killer's sentencing will be 'real and raw,' DA says

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

Rex Heuermann corresponds with Happy Face Killer from jail

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

Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

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Out East: Main & Mill House

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Long Island reacts to the Knicks' NBA Finals victory

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Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

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Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

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Set sail in piece of maritime history

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Pride Month: Parades, concerts, and more 2026 celebrations

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NY announces millions in water quality improvement grants

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Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau police officer

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