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	Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison announced that&nbsp;patrols will increase along highways and roadways during what is referred to as the 100 deadliest days of summer.&nbsp;

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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'

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Burke's attorney James O'Rourke, of Smithtown, said his client is "still at heart a law enforcement individual."

Disgraced ex-Suffolk Police Chief willing to cooperate in case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, attorney says

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Prosecutors said the indictment was aimed at dismantling the gang by charging its leaders, who wanted to control the Lowndes Avenue corridor of Huntington Station.

9 charged with gang-related crimes in Huntington Station

Jeffrey Sloan, 62, of Central Islip, had pleaded guilty to felony narcotics charges connected to a Brentwood man's fatal overdose.

Man sentenced for selling drugs linked to overdose

Samuel Gutierrez Orozco pleaded guilty in December to second-degree manslaughter and other charges in the death of Larry Josue Orozco Torrez

Far Rockaway man sentenced for fatal DWI crash that killed cousin

Prosecutors allege the items corroborated statements made by former students.

Ex-teacher saved pictures of students, classwork at home after retirement, detectives testify

Prosecutors said aides used signed blank checks to fraudulently fill out time sheets and drain the woman's bank account.

Three home health aides charged with stealing over $170G from elderly LI woman

The jury saw extensive surveillance footage from Jeremy Allen's home that showed the victim's final hours as he bled and gasped for breath.

LI man guilty of murder after jury finds he tortured friend for hours before killing him

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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

John Pilaccio pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges in the fatal stabbing of CVS employee Edeedson Cine Jr. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'A violent criminal record'

Authorities are looking for a thief who stole a statue of baby Jesus from a Nativity scene displayed outside the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge last week. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Baby Jesus stolen from Nativity scene

Nassau County police said Tasabbir Hossain, 32, of Ronkonkoma, was westbound on the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway near Louden Avenue in Massapequa when he collided with the other driver's 2015 Acura.

Crash leaves two hospitalized

Toys of Hope is asking for donations after the organization says several hundred toys from its holiday drive were stolen Saturday.

'A holiday nightmare'

Andrew Dykes, 66, has been indicted for the 1997 murder of Tanya Jackson, whose killing was a mystery for nearly 30 years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A violent and horrifying act of violence'

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 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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Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dined at Orto in Miller Place, one of the spots on Newsday's 2026 list of best Italian restaurants.

Choosing Long Island's best Italian restaurants

From an LI Nets game to Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

John Harbaugh was introduced as the Giants' new head coach at the team facility on Tuesday.

Giants introduce John Harbaugh as head coach

Linda Nuszen is a co-founder of The Beading Hearts Overdose Loss Support Group. She says that volunteering is the highest form of humanity.

Volunteers of Long Island: The Beading Hearts

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Long Island Arena, known to some as the "Commack Arena."

Picture This: That time Commack had an arena for concerts and sports

Crashes where speed was a factor killed or seriously injured 418 people on Long Island in 2024, up from 254 in 2019. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Speed is killing and hurting more people on LI. What will make drivers slow down?

NewsdayTV takes a deep dive into the top business headlines including buying and selling homes, the new LIRR ticket surcharge, the debate over minimum wage and much more.

It's Your Business: The top stories you need to know this month

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out" exhibit at the Long Island Children's Museum.

Go inside Pixar's 'Inside Out' at the LICM

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve. Newsday's Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

The soft-serve ice cream dipped in melted butter and sprinkled with salt has gone viral.

Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

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