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Craig Manning of Suffolk County said he was assaulted by Suffolk officers during a traffic stop and has notified the department that he will file a federal lawsuit alleging officers violated his civil rights. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I feared for my life'

Alena Horbatko, 54, pleaded not guilty to 67 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Nearly 70 counts of animal cruelty'

Carmine Agnello's arrest, for allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument, comes weeks before he is to surrender to prison on a fraud conviction. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Nothing happened,' Agnello said

Schwally, of Dix Hills, is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 12. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Guilty verdict in fatal nail salon crash

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Six out of the original 31 defendants have already pleaded guilty in the case, including former NBA player Damon "Doc" Jones, federal fillings show.

Prosecutors in sprawling mob gambling case say they are involved in 'extensive plea negotiations' with defendants

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According to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, Lawrence Nadien, 56, collected $2,195 a month between Aug. 24, 2014, and Oct. 21, 2024.

Man used LI-based bank account to steal more than $225G of dead wife's benefits, DA says

Holbrook resident Mario Corvasce was in front of 780 Broadway Ave. when he was struck, police said.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash

State police have identified the body as Lauren Balik, 35, of New York City.

Police ID body found on Montauk hiking trail as 35-year-old woman

The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by Finn's parents, describes in detail the hours before Austin Lynch allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend in the back of the head.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed in shooting of Emily Finn, 18

The women argued that Jack Guevrekian, of Kings Park, raped them during separate incidents while he was on duty.

Hempstead agrees to pay more than $1.1M to 2 women to settle rape lawsuit involving ex-cop

Asa Ellerup has declined to attend the hearing to not distract from the impact the crimes have had on Heuermann's eight admitted victims and their families, attorney Robert Macedonio said in a statement to Newsday.

Ex-wife of Gilgo Beach serial killer won't attend sentencing, her attorney says

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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.

Timeline of events in fatal Long Island nail salon crash

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. spoke with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa about what life is like for the Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in jail.

'He will be ... coming out of prison in a body bag'

Prosecutors say 28-year-old Robert Carragher died in his father's arms. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They attempted to control that bleeding'

Yaphank jail to pilot public health curriculum to help curb gun violence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The individuals participating will learn about the causes and consequences of firearm violence'

Nassau police said a 22-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old man at a Massapequa home.

Fatal stabbing in Massapequa

Emily Kelly, 50, of Bayport, is facing a second-degree murder charge for the alleged abuse that led to Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Dec. 29. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It just doesn't seem human'

Melanie Smith, a Suffolk nurse who allegedly has been harassed by Michal Pacek for 3 years, spoke Thursday about appearing at Pacek's indictment. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It felt surreal to ... see the person'

Michal Pacek is accused of sending hundreds of sexually explicit and violent calls, text messages, social media posts and emails to a Suffolk County nurse over several years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Important to be here to stand up for myself'

Three women indicted in connection with the killing of 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan, alleging she was tortured. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It's sadistic'

Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky gives an update on a story Newsday broke about Michal Pacek, who has been allegedly stalking an LI woman for 3 years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Latest developments in alleged stalking case

Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the 100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices

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Family's fourth generation takes posession of The Selina II, a century-old sailboat built in Greenport.

Set sail in piece of maritime history

Matthew Smith pleaded guilty in a Riverhead courtroom for a DWI crash that claimed the life of off-duty police officer Patricia Espinosa. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau police officer

Sister Marie Mackey, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood. The nuns have added an orange candle for the Knicks to their array of blue candles lit for peace.

Long Island nuns praying for a Knicks title

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Yaphank Deli to try their "chip bag sandwich."

Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich! 

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed stops by the iconic Jamesport Country Store, your go-to destination for vintage antiques, vibrant local art, and charming homegrown goods.

Out East: Take a step back in time at the Jamesport Country Store

The best friends, who are known at South Side High School as the "Dynamic Duo," are among Newsday's 2026 Extraordinary Seniors.

Extraordinary Seniors: Seniors Alex Banilower and Luke Schauf

The lack of formal reporting requirements is part of a statewide effort to keep kids in homes and out of the child welfare system, advocates say. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have more.

Jor’Dynn Duncan missed 40 days of school before her death. Her district wasn't required to flag it.

NYU researchers are surveying the Eastern box turtle population to better understand how they are faring against habitat destruction, roadways and global warming.`

Turtle-sniffing dogs searching LI woods to help protect a species

Dennis Arfa, the architect of the Piano Man's record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden, was inducted on Saturday into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music Hall of Fame

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland chats with LGBT Network President David Kilmnick and Newsday features reporter David J. Criblez about Long Island's 2026 Pride Month celebrations.

Pride Month: Parades, concerts, and more 2026 celebrations

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Police have raided nearly 240 spas in the last five years — 85 places more than once — and arrests are up more than 1200%. Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie has the details.

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