The Medford mother accused of killing her 2-year-old twin daughters last month appeared Wednesday for her arraignment in a Riverhead courtroom on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder. 


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"You've displayed nothing short of a complete and utter disregard for human life," the judge told Steven Schwally during sentencing. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I am not a monster'

The alleged drunken driver who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing three employees and a customer, bought liquor and drove around the area for about five hours before the crash.

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A Newsday review turned up half a dozen instances of unidentified remains found on LI in the early '90s — a period when the admitted serial killer began committing murders. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn hosts a discussion with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Newsday criminal justice reporter Anthony DeStefano.

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The 27-year-old Westbury man who was shot has been charged with two counts of menacing a police officer. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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David Adamson, 52, was shot dead by his brother Garfield Adamson, 50, who then turned the gun on himself, Nassau police said.

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Francis Buckheit made his request this week in the form of a motion that also seeks to suppress statements he made to police and evidence seized from his vessel in January 2025.

LI missing girl defendant wants rape, kidnapping charges to be dismissed, court records show

"I shot Mr. Thompson and he died," Mangione said during Friday's court hearing. "I knew what I was doing was illegal."

Luigi Mangione admits killing United Healthcare CEO, pleads guilty to stalking

Police said the woman inappropriately touched the children while working at the center last month.

Worker charged with sexually abusing 2 boys at daycare center

Leones Martins-Rodrigues, 40, admitted stealing more than $90,000 from a trio of home builders who retained his Smart Flooring business.

Contractor pleads guilty to stealing more than $90G from customers

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says

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Leanna Luke, of Brooklyn, deposited the checks from the Melville franchise into her personal bank account, Suffolk police said.

Ex-employee allegedly stole more than $11G from Ralph's Famous Italian Ices with forged checks

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The gang members killed Miguel Garcia-Moran because they mistakenly believed he was a rival gang member, prosecutors said. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Suffolk created a street takeover task force in 2024 that has broken up more than 100 incidents in the county.

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Suffolk police are seeking the person who set fire to a 2014 International truck at Consolidated Bulk Carriers Inc. on Windsor Place in Central Islip.

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Two people, clad in black masks, banged on the door of Rex A. Heuermann's Massapequa Park home Tuesday night.

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The settlement agreement was on the verge of collapse after disagreements between Thomas' mother, Justyna Zubko-Valva, and Suffolk and the other defendants in the case. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Judge approves $9M settlement

Suffolk police charged three people following a street takeover involving at least 200 ATV's, dirtbikes and motorcycles that began in Hauppauge.

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Matthew Smith sentenced to up to 22 years in prison for drunken-driving crash that killed Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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Six men were arrested in a gun trafficking take-down in Nassau County. Newsday TV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Recovering 47 firearms'

Suffolk County officials Monday warned of scammers, preying primarily on the elderly, who direct people to liquidate their life savings to buy gold bars. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Very thankful that we saved that money for her'

The mother of a 7-year-old who was allegedly tortured and killed is filing a $250 million lawsuit against Suffolk County. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Multiple systems together that failed at every single point'

Joseph Horner, 27, of North Massapequa, pleaded not guilty in the killing of his sister-in-law, Victoria Castle, 25, of Massapequa. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI teacher charged with murder

According to investigators, Alison Winter was practicing as a clinical social worker without a license between November 2018 and May 2024. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Dan Guida of Rocky Point volunteers at the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook helping veterans with physical therapy.

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Long Island's Head Start programs are facing financial headwinds. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has a first look at something new to enjoy, an evergreen maze at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm.

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The nonprofit Whip Pediatric Cancer provides unicorn-themed dresses to kids receiving chemo treatment. The dresses have a zipper running down the chest allowing for access to a chemotherapy port.

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NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie spoke with the Suffolk Sheriff's Marine Bureau about tips boaters should follow to be prepared when heading out onto the water.

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Sunday's competition, the 12th annual held at Peter's Clam Bar, raised money to benefit the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation.

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