Emotions boiled over in a Mineola courtroom on Wednesday as Nicole Pollock, 28, pleaded guilty to causing a fatal crash and family members of Lissette Jimenez, 39, of South Hempstead, struggled to contain their grief and anger as they listened.


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Smithtown Councilman Thomas Lohmann pleaded not guilty to assaulting fellow councilman and Deputy Supervisor Thomas J. McCarthy. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Lohmann is accused of punching McCarthy

Town of Smithtown video footage shows an argument erupting between councilmen Tom McCarthy and Thomas Lohmann at the end of Tuesday's town council session after Lohmann allegedly assaulted McCarthy in the executive session, which was closed to the public. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Tensions erupt between councilmen at Smithtown Town Board meeting

A combination of turning to the public and the FBI for help, and using cutting-edge DNA technology helped investigators finally identify Rex Heuermann as the prime suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial murders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

How investigators cracked the Gilgo Beach murders case

A Syosset teen and his dad face multiple charges after the discovery of a swastika at a high school led police to find rocket-making chemicals at their home, officials said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The motorcyclist struck a pickup truck turning left from Union Avenue onto Cross River Drive in Riverhead.

22-year-old motorcyclist killed in collision with pickup in Riverhead

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Justyna Zubko-Valva, Thomas's mother, has refused repeated requests from her lawyers to sign the required documents to finalize the settlement.

Pending $9M Thomas Valva case settlement could be headed for trial, judge warns

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was charged on April 24 with the unlawful use of government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities and wire fraud and money laundering — five counts in all.

U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400G on prediction market app

Thomas Lohmann pleaded not guilty to assaulting fellow councilman Thomas J. McCarthy.

Smithtown councilman charged in court with assault of colleague at Town Hall

Kaya Alvarenga was found guilty of murder, kidnapping and robbery in the death of 29-year-old Linver Ortiz Ponce in a church parking lot.

LI gang leader sentenced to life in prison for ordering execution of man sleeping in his car outside her home

Turri was arrested after a search of his dorm room turned up methamphetamine and other illegal drugs intended for sale, police said.

Stony Brook student charged with selling drugs on campus

The judge showed no mercy to the 36-year-old Guy Rivera, who was convicted of killing Diller during a street shooting in Far Rockaway.

Man who fatally shot NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller from LI sentenced to 115 years to life

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Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart spoke with Newsday following Rex Heuermann's guilty plea.

'It was such a monumental important day'

Suffolk DA Ray Tierney and Richard Zacarese, chief investigator for the Suffolk DA's Office, sat down with Newsday to discuss the Gilgo case.

'We just kept following each lead, each piece of evidence'

Authorities are seeking a driver who has been "deliberately striking" geese this month with a white Jeep Grand Cherokee.

White Jeep seen hitting geese in Suffolk

Carmine G. Agnello, of Oyster Bay, had tried to use a potential organ donation to his mother to avoid prison after his conviction in the loan scheme. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

15 months for fraud

A 17-year-old from Westbury is facing charges after a deadly shooting at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

15-year-old boy shot to death, 2 others injured

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with Newsday's Doug Geed following Rex A. Heuermann's guilty plea in court.

'The thing that really struck me was the duality of it'

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann is set to appear in a Riverhead courtroom Wednesday morning, where he's expected to plead guilty to the murders of seven women over a span of decades, Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan has the story.

'We should have answers'

Rex A. Heuermann pleaded guilty to the murders of seven women and admitted to killing an eighth woman during a court hearing in Riverhead Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Justice has finally found its way'

Attorney for Asa Ellerup, the ex-wife of accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann, spoke in response to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Gilgo Beach victim, Valerie Mack. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'No evidence that implicates them'

Alleged Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty. Newsday Suffolk courts reporter Grant Parpan, a legal expert and a neighbor discuss the case.

'Why he's doing it, only he knows'

Family members of the victims tell Newsday they have been notified that alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann is expected to plead guilty next month.

Heuermann expected to plead guilty

Rex Heuermann is set to stand trial in September for seven killings he allegedly committed between 1993 and 2010. Newsday Suffolk County courts reporter Grant Parpan explains.

'Alarming to prosecutors'

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The judge showed no mercy to the 36-year-old Guy Rivera, who was convicted of killing Diller during a street shooting in Far Rockaway. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Newsday's Doug Geed shows us some interesting roadside attractions you will see on your drive Out East.

Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip

The exhibition barnstorming baseball team put on a show in the Bronx, and a pitcher from Long Island made an appearance. Newsday sports' Matt Lindsay reports.

Savannah Bananas take over Yankee Stadium

From painting on the harbor to dining at the hotel, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman has your guide to visiting Northport's main street.

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano gets a preview of Circus Vazquez, which will be at Smith Haven Mall through May 11.

'There's no bad seat in the tent'

Peacock's fourth episode of "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" possibly explains the "secrets" of Rex Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Peacock documentary exposes new details on Gilgo killings

What is mish salad? Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Chateau Coffee Shop in Woodmere to find out.

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In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn shares her personal story.

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A plan to boost its finances foundered amid questionable management and leadership turnover. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has the story.

Struggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create a neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

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