Suffolk police Commissoner Geraldine Hart, who last year asked the FBI to help with the case of Det. Dennis Wustenhoff, who was killed outside his North Patchogue home, said she believes the murder could be solved thanks to advances in technology. 


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The Massapequa Park architect, who appears to have a new hairstyle, told the judge he's spending 2 to 3 hours a day reviewing the evidence against him while in jail. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Gilgo killings suspect Rex Heuermann back in court

Jennifer Nelson, the Shirley mother charged with intentionally running over a 15-year-old student almost a year ago, was found not guilty on attempted murder and assault, but was found guilty of leaving the scene of a crime. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

 'This has been a lot on me, my son'

Jennifer Nelson took the witness stand in her own defense at Riverhead criminal court. Nelson is accused of running over a 15-year-old boy twice, allegedly in retaliation for taking part in a robbery and assault of her son. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Had she known she had hit someone she would have called the police'

In lieu of jail time, Julie DeVuono, of Amityville, is expected to be sentenced to 840 hours of community service and five years probation for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination card scheme. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Nurse practitioner pleads guilty in alleged $1.5M cash-for-card scheme

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In Central Islip, Alexander Cosgriff, 29, stole $500 from the driver's glovebox and as she called 911, he sexually assaulted her, authorities said.

Mastic Beach man accused of robbing, sexually assaulting taxi driver

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New York's top court is weighing how far criminal investigators can expand the use of DNA searches and where to draw the line between crimefighting and privacy rights.

Court of Appeals hears challenge to use of familial searches in NY's criminal DNA database

Lauren Pazienza, 28, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after fatally shoving Barbara Gustern, 87, to the ground.

Former Port Jefferson woman gets 8½ years in death of vocal coach

Police said Joseph Llapa, 22, of Bay Shore, shot a 23-year-old man in the arm on West Main Street as the victim was getting into a car.

Man arrested in 2022 shooting outside Smithtown social club

"In sum, the evidence in the investigation is insufficient to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that Officer Stock was justified under New York law in using deadly physical force," the report reads.

No criminal charges will be filed in fatal shooting of Medford man by Suffolk police officer, AG report says

The training will include students from Nassau Community College's criminal justice program, who will earn college credit and role play certain scenarios for the police department.

Construction begins on $12 million police training village at Nassau Community College

See the latest in the case against Rex A. Heuermann of Massapequa Park and catch-up on key moments from the 13-year probe.

Gilgo serial killings timeline: How the investigation unfolded

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Kevin Rosas Daqui, 25, a former Marine reservist and EMT from Brooklyn was sentenced to 3 to 9 years after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular assault, aggravated DWI and reckless driving. NewsdayTV's Shari EInhorn reports.

'I'm not some heartless monster. I'm just a human being like you.'

A teenaged witness, an 11th grader at the high school tells the court what happened after the fight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Shirley mother Jennifer Nelson is facing multiple felony charges for attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment

For Suffolk Chief of Police James Burke pleaded not guilty to charges of public lewdness and indecent exposure. Court documents describe the alleged incident in explicit detail. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Former Suffolk Chief of Police James Burke appears in court

A fight broke out at a wedding Monday night at the Flowerfield Celebrations catering hall in St. James. According to police, the fight broke out when an "uninvited guest" showed up. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

St. James wedding melee results in 2 arrests

Sumter County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Mark Bordeaux told Newsday on Friday there was no information linking Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex A. Heuermann to the disappearance of a local woman who went missing from there in 2017.

South Carolina officials say no connection between Rex Heuermann and missing local woman 

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. sits for a one-on-one interview with Newsday columnist Joye Brown on the investigation into Gilgo killings suspect Rex Heuermann and the rhythm of his days in jail.

Suffolk sheriff discusses Gilgo killings suspect Rex Heuermann's days in jail

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. appeared at Newsday's Melville studios to talk about the Rex Heuermann / Gilgo killings investigation with columnist Joye Brown. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Justice in the courts and not in the jails'

A 3-year-old girl was shot in the midsection Tuesday night in Ridge after a murder suspect fired a gun into her family's apartment. Body camera footage released by the police shows the girl being rushed by officers to the emergency room. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Police release body camera footage showing rescue of toddler who was shot

A 3-year-old girl was shot in the chest Tuesday night in Ridge during a standoff with police. Jasmine Anderson reports.

Three-year-old girl shot in chest in Ridge

Former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke was arrested at Suffolk County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville and charged with offering a sex act, public lewdness, indecent exposure and more. Burke was released from prison in 2018 after serving time for beating a handcuffed prisoner and orchestrating a cover-up. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

James Burke charged with public lewdness, indecent exposure

A Brooklyn man was shot and killed, and four others were injured when a gunman opened fire Monday night at "an illegal party" in Valley Stream, Nassau County police said. The shooter is still at large. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Deadly party shooting in Valley Stream leaves 1 dead, 4 injured 

Parents are discussing the Gilgo Beach killings case with their children, balancing their fears with reassurance. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It's really unsettling'

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