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Nearly 690 pounds of cocaine were seized in what is being called one of the largest narcotics busts in Nassau County's history. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is over $20 million dollars of street value'

The 79-year-old man was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead Monday morning, police said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Man found outside LI housing complex dies

A man was fatally struck and another injured by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening as they changed a tire on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, police said.

Hit-and-run driver strikes and kills man changing tire

According to.court filings, the $9 million settlement reached in the case of Thomas Valva is in jeopardy after an apparent impasse between Thomas Valva's mother and her lawyers.

Impasse between mother and lawyers

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"We're all heartbroken," Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said before the service.

Hundreds pack Smithtown church to bid farewell to fallen police officer Patricia Espinosa

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He allegedly blackmailed more than 30 minors into sending him explicit images.

Former LI assistant high school lacrosse coach pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of children

The fire broke out at a two-story home on Foch Boulevard in Herricks, Nassau County fire officials said.

Herricks house fire sends 1 to hospital

Erick Acevedo was charged with promoting prostitution for allegedly bringing female sex workers to the Rodeway Inn, police said.

Bronx man charged with bringing women to Huntington Station hotel for sex work

The former student said the alleged abuse started when he was 4 years old.

Second former Bay Shore student testifies about alleged abuse by Thomas Bernagozzi

Local doctors and medical firms recruited new immigrants, many of whom were related, to stage accidents, according to a RICO lawsuit.

LI network filed lawsuits alleging over 70 staged accidents, court records show

His lawyer's appeal in court for a bail break over bad traffic helped convince a federal magistrate judge to lift a curfew and other restrictions.

Reputed Bonanno family member catches a bail break

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A Utah court is expected to soon rule on whether Gabby Petito's parent can bring a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has the story.

Police: 'It was unforeseeable'

Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney announced the indictment of nine people, charging them with a series of gang-related crimes in Huntington Station, including orchestrating the killings of two. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Today was justice'

A West Islip woman has been charged with animal neglect after more than 100 cats were rescued from her home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI woman was breeding Maine Coon cats

A 15-year-old was shot in the hand and a 17-year-old in the leg on Monday evening while sitting in a parked vehicle in Brentwood, according to Suffolk police.

Police investigating shooting

A Brentwood man faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly slapped a disabled child in his care, Suffolk police said.

Health aide charged with hitting disabled 5-year-old in his care

Andrew Dykes' defense team added another attorney as the 66-year-old suspect is accused of killing Gilgo Beach victim Tanya Denise Jackson, also known as "Peaches." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Mr. Dykes did not cause the death of Miss Jackson'

New court papers reveal details of Rex Heuermann's first 24 hours in custody. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They include a prisoner log which noted he appeared calm'

A South Setauket father, Vincent DiStasi, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday for beating his infant son to the point where he needed brain surgery. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The infant was 5 weeks old

John Pilaccio pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges in the fatal stabbing of CVS employee Edeedson Cine Jr. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'A violent criminal record'

Authorities are looking for a thief who stole a statue of baby Jesus from a Nativity scene displayed outside the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge last week. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Baby Jesus stolen from Nativity scene

Nassau County police said Tasabbir Hossain, 32, of Ronkonkoma, was westbound on the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway near Louden Avenue in Massapequa when he collided with the other driver's 2015 Acura.

Crash leaves two hospitalized

Toys of Hope is asking for donations after the organization says several hundred toys from its holiday drive were stolen Saturday.

'A holiday nightmare'

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The thermometer will dip to the single digits this weekend across Long Island, with wind chills making it feel like minus 10 degrees in some areas. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

Light snow, brutal cold ahead

Los Angeles Angels starting catcher and Sayville native Logan O'Hoppe visited fifth-graders at McKenna Elementary School to support his mother, Angela, who wrote the children's book, "If You Choose to Believe Them."

MLB catcher Logan O’Hoppe visits Massapequa students 

From Harborfrost in Sag Harbor to Ricardo Arjona at UBS Arena, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the tale of Physty the Whale, who was rescued and revived near Robert Moses in 1981.

Picture This: That time Physty the Whale was rescued and revived

Municipalities like the Village of Great Neck Plaza are stepping up efforts to remove snow piles that haven't melted over a week after a storm hit the region. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Many LIers frustrated with slow snow removal

Following the death of her father, Long Beach's Mindi Dovberg began swimming in the ocean every day to help "shock the grief out of her system." NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Rain or shine, warm or cold, she takes a dip in the ocean every day

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a longtime Baiting Hollow restaurant that's been serving the community for decades — and is now offering homemade pot pies to go.

Out East: A visit to the Cooperage Inn

West Babylon's Rivers triplets are making history as skiers for Jamaica. One of the triplets will compete in February's Winter Olympics.

West Babylon skier on his way to compete in the Winter Olympics 

Shop with Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Sprouts, which opened its first Long Island location in Centereach.

A foodie's guide to shopping at Sprouts

What to know about Long Island's sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Keeping LI sidewalks clean after a snowstorm 

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