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The search for human remains continued Thursday in the Manorville area that sources say is connected to the Gilgo killings investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's unnerving'

Whether or not you are a fan of old-school science fiction, the genre is making a comeback on TV. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I don't think it was ever gone'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports from Manorville as police search a wooded area. The search is in connection with the Gilgo Beach homicide investigation, officials say.

On the scene in Manorville 

Rachel Lodice, 21, from Jericho, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to multiple charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash in Massapequa and driving off in a public safety vehicle that had stopped to help the victims, police said. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'It is unfair'

The state has detected high levels of a carcinogenic heavy metal at a West Islip Superfudn site, four years after a cleanup of the area.

Polllution concerns, again

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The alleged founder of the Bloodhound Brims gang was extradited to Long Island from prison in California to face multiple counts of conspiracy.

Alleged 'godfather' of LI Bloods facing charges

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Lt. Petros Mestheneas was honored with other firefighters, EMS workers and civilians Wednesday as part of the annual Nassau County Firematic Awards for bravery and heroic acts.

Freeport firefighter gets county's gold medal of valor for rescue of 2 comrades 

Kim Lilly made several trips in and out of New York to engage in illegal gun trafficking, according to Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

Former Freeport man sold illegal guns from South Carolina in NY, police say

Laurie Farber, elected to join the five-member board earlier this month, will be sworn in Monday.

New trustee to join Wyandanch Public Library board

The school board adopted the $117.7 million spending plan at its meeting Tuesday, bridging a $4.6 million budget gap with a mix of the added state aid, a tax increase along with staff and other cuts. 

Amityville gets $2M in last-minute state aid, will keep elementary school open

Cadaver dogs from multiple police departments joined Suffolk County's specialized K-9s to search a wide swath in the hamlet and neighboring communities for a third day, an effort sources said could last more than a week.

Gilgo search of LI woods expands to thousands of pine barrens acres, neighboring communities

The flag, displayed in Glen Cove, is expected to become an official state symbol.

Raising a flag, and awareness of neurodiversity

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The case of Theresa Sexton's son Terry Long, who was shot and killed nearly two years ago, has gone unsolved. On Tuesday at the Suffolk County Police Department's media room in Yaphank, Sexton asked the public to help find justice for her son's killing. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Help them bring the people to justice'

The New York Rise, Long Island's new professional softball team, will play its first game on June 19. Newsday's Matt Lindsay reports.

'This dream is kind of a reality now'

Food and dining services stopped on the Nassau Community College campus on April 16. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Bring back the food for our kids at Nassau'

Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

'It's a case as to bookkeeping'

An old rotary phone was unveiled at the Suffolk County Environmental Center in Islip on Sunday for grieving people to "call" their loved ones "on the wind." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I just said I love you. I miss you.'

A former LI man set himself on fire at a park outside the courthouse of the Trump hush money trial where jury selection happened.

Former LI man ablaze outside trial

A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

12 Jurors and one alternate were picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. 

Jurors picked for Trump's trial

A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against the Bay Shore school district in an alleged sexual assault case involving former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Update: Lawsuit against Bay Shore school district

LIU Post students are saying "no" to adding classes on Fridays.

Students push back

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