<p>The family of Mercy Hospital security guard Gardy Coriolan are seeking answers after he was beaten in the emergency room Thursday. A Freeport man has been charged in the assault.</p>


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Suffolk prosecutors say postal worker Jovanni Jamieson-Lewis stole gift cards and used them to shop at TJ Maxx. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There definitely was a brazenness to it'

According to police, two men were arrested in connection with a secret gambling room at Silver Shears Barber Shop in Uniondale. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'A secret room with gambling machines'

A Kings Park man, Brian Blackford, has been charged with robbing two banks in a 48-hour period. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'Fled on foot'

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with an alleged gang assault stabbing that seriously injured another teen. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'Stabbed multiple times last month in a parking lot'

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U.S. District Judge Edward R. Korman referred the matter to a magistrate.

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Prosecutors said the postal worker used stolen gift cards to buy "handbags, appliances and jewelry" at TJ Maxx.

LI postal worker charged with stealing gift cards from mail

"In a town without even a ZIP code, they gave us a place that felt like a community."

Fatally stabbed Plainedge deli owners remembered for hard work, building community hub

Jurors sent three notes to the judge, asking for evidence they could review.

Jury starts considering corruption case against ex-gubernatorial aide, returning Monday

Nassau police and DEA agents raided Anthony Gianatiempo's home in August and he now faces 19 felony drug possession counts.

Westbury man charged with possession of drugs and explosives

Prosecutors said the crew conducted 319 thefts at 128 Home Depot stores in New York and eight other states.

12 arrested as part of alleged theft crew that stole goods from 14 LI Home Depots

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Austin Lynch, 18, who is charged with murder in the shooting death of Emily Finn, requested the exam at a court hearing to determine if he is mentally competent to stand trial. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Teen charged with murder requests psychiatric exam

What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'We had absolutely no idea what happened to her'

A son is now facing charges after a fatal stabbing at a Plainedge deli. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Son accused of fatally stabbing parents

A man and woman were found dead at A&A Italian Deli & Pizza in Plainedge. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I stabbed my parents'

Andrew Dykes, 66, of Tampa, was indicted on a murder charge in Nassau County on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Arrest made in 'Peaches' case

Kevin McDonald was sentenced in the rape of a 14-year-old Patchogue girl who went missing for 25 days last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'He took full responsibility for what transpired'

Kacy Corso, 33, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of her ex-boyfriend at the Stony Brook Yacht Club last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI woman pleads not guilty in fatal stabbing

Jacob McMillan, of Baldwin, is accused of killing 19-year-old Amira McCleod at a Hempstead house party last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Baldwin man charged in Hempstead killing

Ex-Suffolk police officer George Trimigliozzi on Monday was sentenced to two years in prison for managing brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We do not stand for corruption'

Suffolk County police say that a 17-year-old Nesconset teen fatally shot his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'No domestic history between the two of them'

Michael Stallone, of Floral Park, was convicted of child endangerment and acquitted of assault for slapping a girl at a youth soccer game. NewsdayTV's Amy McGorry has more.

The 44-year-old slapped an 11-year-old

Fourteen people have been charged with stealing cellphones in a "porch piracy" ring in Suffolk County. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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A new winter wonderland village has come to Brooklyn, serving up gingerbread-spiced sweets, hot chocolate and festive photo ops. Newsday Travel Reporter Carissa Kellman explores the holiday scene.

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Valley Stream North's Vincent Rienzie and Tristan Mitchell have become best friends both on and off the court, a relationship they hope will help the team win a county title. Newsday's Michael Sicoli reports.

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We spoke with New York Islanders fans about the jerseys they wear and why.

Islanders fans and their unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

As movie theaters on Long Island close amidst a rise in home streaming, some are experimenting with new business practices as a way to stay relevant.

LI movie theater adapting to the times

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants viral vodka chicken sliders.

Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.

Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

Nassau University Medical Center's percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital's finances.

Inside NUMC’s finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

Montauk has a lot to offer, not just in the summer, but all year round. Newsday's travel reporter, Carissa Kellman, visits "The End."

Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to East Hampton Village, where people can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

Out East: Holiday House Tour in East Hampton Village

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