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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

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.

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Colleagues described Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa as a selfless force of nature willing to step in to help anytime, anyplace.

Colleagues pay tribute to Nassau police officer killed in crash

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Jacob McMillan, 18, faces murder and weapons charges in the Nov. 22 shooting of Amira McCleod, 19, at a party in Hempstead, the Nassau DA's office said.

Baldwin man indicted in killing of college athlete

On a Friday in April 2013, he emailed Epstein from his cellphone about a "very sweet girl" with whom he just had lunch and earlier in the week had "met at your house."

Giants co-owner Tisch discussed meeting 'very sweet girl' with accused sex trafficker Epstein

The 39-page order from U.S. District Margaret Garnett dismisses two counts from Mangione's federal indictment, including a charge of murder through the use of a firearm, which carries a potential death sentence.

Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty as judge dismisses two charges from federal indictment

Sarah's Law would end New York State's use of the 19th century nationwide legal doctrine known as abatement ab initio.

LI lawmakers push for passage of Sarah's Law, as they advocate eliminating legal doctrine vacating convictions

Labidi faces manslaughter and assault counts in the crash that killed Alexa Duryea, 19, and Lindsey Parke, 19, both of Levittown.

Driver charged in Hicksville crash that killed two passengers, both 19

Quininchetta killed Roth because he thought she owed him $1,500 but refused to pay him back, Suffolk prosecutors have said.

LI man pleads guilty to killing former girlfriend over perceived debt, DA says

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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'

Andrew Dykes, 66, has been indicted for the 1997 murder of Tanya Jackson, whose killing was a mystery for nearly 30 years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A violent and horrifying act of violence'

Ex-Suffolk police officer George Trimigliozzi on Monday was sentenced to two years in prison for managing brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We do not stand for corruption'

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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 

Fire officials on Long Island are sounding the alarm, on shortages in both recruitment and retention. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Proposal to pay firefighters to be on call 

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.

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One young Long Island mother said getting pregnant at 16 has meant putting off plans to go to law school.

LI teen birth rates plummet

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman tries indoor snow tubing at American Dream Mall in New Jersey.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed sits down with former LI Congressman Steve Israel to talk about Israel's new book about Albert Einstein.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Peconic Ice Rink to sharpen skates, check out the Zamboni and see what it takes to maintain the rink in this week's LI Works.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look at the Bald Hill Ski Resort, Long Island's own slope in Farmingville.

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Shaili Soni is a volunteer at the Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy who helps patients with food insecurity.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo talk to commuters and experts about what a revamped Jamaica station would mean.

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