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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'

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'

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Samy Sedhom, 21, was charged with attempted murder after the arrow grazed the victim, cutting her face, Nassau County police said.

Lawrence man accused of shooting crossbow at woman

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The two New York City men told the man he had won $18 million in a sweepstakes contest but would first have to pay fees and taxes.

2 arrested for scamming Islip man, 92, out of $250G

Ho "Alex" Shin was traced to South Korea and extradited Thursday in connection with the killing of Hyun Dae Kim, 22, of Babylon, in 2002.

Suspect arrested on murder charges for 2002 stabbing

The defendants have been ordered to make restitution payments totaling more than $1 million, according to the Queens District Attorney's office.

3 LIers among 9 NYers who admit to stealing COVID-19 relief funds

A Riverhead jury of five men and seven women found him guilty of felony sex crimes in a case that rocked generations of Bay Shore students and families.

Former Long Island teacher guilty of sexually abusing students

She is scheduled to appear for arraignment in Riverhead on Tuesday, according to court papers.

LI mother accused of abandoning baby daughter on the side of a road in 1993 charged with murder

A preliminary probe has determined the cause of the woman's death is "criminal in nature," police said.

Woman's body found in Manorville woods, police say

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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

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

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the Valentine's Day-themed boozy hot chocolate flights at Whiskey Down Diner In Farmingdale.

Trendy Bites: Boozy hot chocolate for Valentine's Day 

Immigrants use habeas corpus to convince federal courts they were jailed illegally, but they must act fast and have money. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Judges are freeing more ICE detainees on LI

In his nearly 30-minute acceptance speech, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hit on themes that have been central to his campaign as the Republican nominee for governor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez began his quest for another state wrestling title. The Long Beach senior went 3-0 in the county qualifiers at Hewlett. Dunia will wrestle in the Nassau championships this weekend. Newsday's Chris Ware capture the action in this video essay.

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez in search of Nassau wrestling title

The Yankees opened spring training on Wednesday in Tampa,and manager Aaron Boone said he's excited about some of the depth in the starting rotation.

Yankees open 2026 spring training

Mia Carillo has been fixing cars since she was a toddler. Now a general manager at LI WRAP Pros & Mechanic, she tells NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa what it takes to work on cars.

LI Works: LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the new Museum of Disability History, a one-of-a-kind cultural institution at The Viscardi Center in Albertson.

Museum of Disability History opens in Albertson

Newsday's Doug Geed visits the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, where there is so much more to learn about than just ocean life.

Out East: Long Island Aquarium

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learns all about junk journaling with the Scrappy Hour team at Village Vibes in Babylon.

Creating junk journals in Babylon

Students and parents say the new band at Mattituck-Cutchogue Junior-Senior High School has livened the experience of attending events and lifted school spirit. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

This LI high school has a marching band for the first time ever

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break.

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