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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. to discuss what it was like holding the Gilgo Beach serial killer in custody, Heuermann's penchant for Jack the Ripper and what his future likely looks like in state prison.

'They have plenty of time to get him if they want to'

The footage released shows three officers approaching a home where they found Steven Eastwood, standing over his mother with a knife. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports. Credit: Newsday Studios; New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office

'Drop the knife'

Rex Heuermann's Attorney Michael Brown sat down with Newsday following his client's sentencing to discuss the case. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I do think he saw the writing on the wall'

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa to discuss the Gilgo case and the sentencing of Rex Heuermann.

'We had a very strong case'

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The suit against Suffolk County in the killing of 8-year-old Thomas Valva was ordered to go to trial after the boy's mother failed to finalize a $9 million settlement with the county.

Judge orders Thomas Valva wrongful death lawsuit to trial in September

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Authorities executed a search warrant at the home of Richard Enstad, 68.

Police: LI man had over 1,000 child sex abuse images

Sculley pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Robert Carragher, 28, who was stabbed once in the neck inside his Beaumont Avenue home.

Lawyer: Woman was assaulted by Massapequa man she's accused of fatally stabbing

Gaetano "Guy" Savia was ordered to complete a firearms safety course and return to court on July 2 for sentencing.

Bruce Blakeman's special deputies program member pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in JFK arrest

The defendant pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal possession of a weapon found in the vehicle in exchange for a 5-year prison sentence.

Driver of car involved in fatal shooting of NYPD detective from LI pleads guilty to weapons charge

The searches were related to an ongoing corruption investigation of ex-Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, a top officer under former Mayor Eric Adams, officials said.

Authorities search homes of current and former NYPD officials, commissioner says

A verbal argument escalated when the father and son allegedly struck the man multiple times with a wooden rod and baseball bat.

LI father and son charged in baseball bat attack

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Admitted Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann on Wednesday was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of 8 women. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Get him out of here'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down for an exclusive interview with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr, who said he didn't want Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to "attempt any self-harm."

'He had this serial killer mentality'

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with Newsday following Rex Heuermann's sentencing. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'They never leave you'

Mack's family stood in the courtroom on Wednesday as Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Beyond what words can express'

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann spoke in court on Wednesday before Judge Timothy Mazzei sentenced him to life without parole.

Heuermann speaks: 'I am responsible'

Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison. DA Tierney said Heuermann believed he couldn't be traced when he was searching for information about his victims' families. "He thought he was smart. He was wrong."

Suffolk DA Ray TIerney speaks after Rex Heuermann's sentencing

Relatives of the victims of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are speaking at his sentencing in a Riverhead courtroom. Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan has more.

A day decades in the making

Christopher Martin, 48, died after a fight in a Shirley home where he was hit with a TV and a sledgehammer, police say. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Allegedly assaulted with TV and sledgehammer

Matthew Smith pleaded guilty in a Riverhead courtroom for a DWI crash that claimed the life of off-duty police officer Patricia Espinosa. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

'This family is destroyed'

Craig Manning of Suffolk County said he was assaulted by Suffolk officers during a traffic stop and has notified the department that he will file a federal lawsuit alleging officers violated his civil rights. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I feared for my life'

Alena Horbatko, 54, pleaded not guilty to 67 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Nearly 70 counts of animal cruelty'

Carmine Agnello's arrest, for allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument, comes weeks before he is to surrender to prison on a fraud conviction. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Nothing happened,' Agnello said

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Long Islanders affected by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spoke with NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn about its impact here.

How the ICE crackdown is reshaping LI

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try oysters, pizza, and ice cream at The Sandbox in Oyster Bay.

The Sandbox brings food trucks to Oyster Bay

Vincent Puleo, who's worked in public office for nearly two decades, terminated the spa's lease following Newsday's reporting. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with Newsday reporters Sandra Peddie and Bahar Ostadan about the story.

Suffolk County official owns strip mall with foot spa tied to alleged sex activity

Two siblings have been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, and their parents are on a mission to save one of their lives. NewsdayTV's Virgnia Huie reports.

LI siblings diagnosed with rare neurodegenerative disorder

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some of the new adventures the Long Island Aquarium is offering for families this summer

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As we head into summer, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks back at Long Island's hurricane history and prospects for the 2026 season.

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Knicks fans traveled to New York City on Thursday to be a part of the excitement as the Knicks paraded down the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate their NBA championship. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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"I beat people up during the day and then I talk about their feelings at night," he said.

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Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes the pedicab from Robert Moses to Kismet.

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Hockey dad back on ice after surviving blood cancer thanks to bone marrow donation from son. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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