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	Shannan Gilbert&#39;s sister Sherre and the family attorney, John Ray, spoke on Tuesday&nbsp;about Suffolk&nbsp;police&#39;s claim that Shannan died from a &ldquo;tragic accident.&rdquo; Newsday TV&rsquo;s Cecilia Dowd reports.
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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'

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

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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

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Ex-CEO Michael Jeffries was indicted in October 2024 and pleaded not guilty.

Tentative trial date set for ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO charged with sex trafficking

The Queens DA said the crew conducted 319 thefts at 128 separate 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

The federal judge presiding over the case must finish giving instructions to the jury Friday, before deliberations start.

Corruption case against ex-gubernatorial aide headed to jury

Job Giuliana, of Brentwood, was charged after he drove into an SUV, injuring three, including an 11-year-old boy, police said.

DWI charges for SUV driver in Atlantic Beach crash, police say

The incident occurred last month in the rear parking lot of an Orinoco Drive building, police said.

Police: 4 teens charged in alleged gang assault stabbing that seriously injured teen

Police said they seized $17,045 in cash and made two arrests.

Police: Uniondale barbershop had secret room with gambling machines

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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.

'They would be there waiting for it'

The Nassau County Police Department on Monday identified 19-year-old Amira McCleod as the victim of a deadly shooting Saturday night at a Hempstead house party. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Victim ID'd in Hempstead shooting

Tamara Mayorga-Wong, 57, of Westhampton Beach, was released on $50,000 bond during an arraignment on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa 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

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

Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

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

Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

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.

15 years after first human remains found, Gilgo Beach killings still haunt LI

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

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

A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

84th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor commemorated at LI museum

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.

LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

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