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A police chase down Dogwood Avenue in Farmingville led to the arrest of Gerald Matzen, of Mastic Beach, who is charged with drug possession, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless endangerment, officials said.

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Joshua Alvarado, from Queens, pleads not guilty in a Merrick crash that critically injured a crossing guard. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is a terrible accident'

Nassau officials on Thursday announced the arrest of Wen-Lone Chou, who is accused of operating a shooting range in his basement near schools. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'All of this activity is extremely dangerous'

A jury found former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi guilty on five of seven felony sex charges. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I'm glad they got justice'

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Kayla Alvarenga of Bay Shore is charged with murder and kidnapping for the 2022 carjacking and killing of Linver Ortiz Ponce of Central Islip.

LI woman ordered gang members to kill man, ADA says

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Troopers found the marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the minivan on Sunrise Highway in Southampton, the state police said.

LI man had 150 pounds of marijuana, $12G in cash in van, police say

Sag Harbor officials were set to release the footage of the 2024 arrest in response to a Freedom of Information Law request.

Justin Timberlake sues Sag Harbor to prevent release of arrest bodycam footage

The items taken in the alleged 2024 spree include Yamaha WaveRunners and more.

2 men charged with stealing watercraft from Suffolk properties

Roya Jafari-Hassad, 60, sold painkillers for thousands in cash.

Former Great Neck doctor gets 7 years for running pill mill out of her office

Denise Merker was so visibly shaken that court officers took the unusual step of providing her a chair to sit in as she appeared before the judge.

LI woman admits killing her baby by stuffing paper towels down her throat 33 years ago

Guy Rivera is accused of killing Diller during a violent street encounter in March 2024.

Jury selection to start in trial of man accused of killing NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller this week

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Terrell Campbell, of Brooklyn, has been arrested in the 2021 Elmont acid attack that left Nafiah Ikram permanently scarred. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's sickening, it's cruel'

Officers responded to an Oakwood Road residence at about 11:07 a.m. where two people were found dead of gunshot wounds, according to Suffolk County police.

Police: Couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide

The 20-year-old Suffolk man accused of kiling NCPD Officer Patricia Espinosa was driving with more than twice the legal blood alcohol content, Suffolk prosecutors say. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is a bunch of bad decisions'

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

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

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Long Islanders are bracing for higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

How the Iran war could impact prices on LI

The proposal to renovate a large office building leased by the federal government could signal ICE's efforts to expand its crackdown on Long Island, immigration advocates said. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Building plans suggest local expansion of ICE detention space

Dina Navid, of Roslyn, said she has been trying to keep in touch with family members in the country, and described the war as "heartbreak." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIer with family in Iran reacts to the war

Valley Stream North's Naomi Gonzalez, Bellport's Aaliyah Morrow, Hicksville's Haley Gonzales and Bethpage's Gabrielle Severin all took home state titles this weekend in girls wrestling. NewsdayTV's Matt Lindsay reports.

Highlights: 4 LIers win state titles in girls wrestling

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Montgomery County, Md., adopted "Vision Zero" to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports on what Long Island can learn from it.

Can LI eliminate road deaths? What we learned from a D.C. suburb

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sees what it takes to preserve memories at TriColor Imaging in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Photo lab makes lasting memories

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Macari Vineyards in Mattituck for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bottling wine.

Out East: Macari Vineyards

The dispute has cast doubt on whether one Long Island family will be able to continue receiving care from Mount Sinai. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Contract dispute may limit access to Mount Sinai hospitals for those with Anthem insurance

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of LaGuardia Airport's Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you're going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

LGA layover: How to make the most of your wait

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