In a major development, Suffolk County Police Department revealed the name of a woman whose remains were found on Gilgo Beach in 2011 and in Manorville in 2000. Until now, Valerie Mack had only been known as "Jane Doe No. 6.” Watch Steve Langford’s report.


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The country will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday as Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation's 47th president. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'An opportunity for the country to have a soul searching'

The clock is ticking for Nassau homeowners to try to reduce their property taxes, Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explains ways you can lower your assessment.

A how-to guide on grieving Nassau property assessments

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

Bunice Knight, 47, of Copiague, is alleged to have had sex with the teen in his home the evening of Jan. 2, according to a criminal complaint. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI man arrested on rape and drug charges

Cody Fisher, 29, pleaded not guilty to 10 charges, including assault on an officer and driving while ability impaired by alcohol and THC. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Willing to place himself at risk'

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The Navy is holding an open house in Riverhead on Wednesday to give residents more information and schedule water testing appointments.

Navy agrees to more well testing near Grumman Calverton, sets open house

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Floyd Chivvis, a 70-year active member of the Lindenhurst Fire Department, started a dive team for water rescues and drove an ambulance.

Lindenhurst firefighter and business owner dies at 89

Dr. John C. Pomeroy was one of the nation's most eminent psychiatrists.

Stony Brook University psychiatrist who treated children with autism dies at 74

Newsday looks at how the day played out from the perspective of supporters and opponents.

Scenes from LI, D.C. and NYC on Inauguration Day

Trump's order to end "birthright citizenship" for those born to immigrants who entered the country illegally will likely face legal challenges, scholars say.

Migrant advocates: Trump signing executive orders that will prompt fear, legal challenges

The governor in December had vetoed -- for the third time -- legislation that would have cleared the way for the tribe to regain its state recognition.

Montauketts can't 'circumvent' recognition process, Gov. Hochul says

"When factoring a breeze that we've been kind of having lingering around, it might feel like it's around zero," said David Stark, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

Long Island forecast: No snow but brutal cold in next few days 

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Nassau County Det. Kenneth Baribault who was hurt in a crash nearly 17 years ago has been gifted a service dog. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'It was really magical the first time that they met'

Starting this spring, JetBlue Airways will offer daily nonstop service between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Boston for $49 each way.

$49 daily flights from LI to Boston 

  The Suffolk DA's Office is seeking a cheek swab of Schwally to serve as a comparative analysis to a DNA profile from a blood test of the driver.

Prosecutors want Steven Schwally to give cheek swab in nail salon crash case

Francis Buckheit, of East Islip, is charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl who was found at an Islip marina, where she had been held for 25 days.

Prosecutors: LI man planned to take missing teen to Carolinas by boat

Jaden Dsouza, 19, has been charged with manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by drugs in the deaths of two people in a Southern State Parkway crash. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Manslaughter charges for teen in deadly crash

The Little Red Planet clothing store in Sag Harbor held a donation drive to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

East End clothing store gathers donations for wildfire victims

Several environmental groups are asking the Nassau County Legislature to include protections for the area around the Nassau Hub project. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We need to preserve'

Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to be sentenced following felony convictions.

'Only lawful sentence'

The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

Firefighters pull 3 from house fire

64-year-old Francis Buckheit was indicted by a Suffolk grand jury in the rape and kidnapping of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl, whose 25-day disappearance gained widespread social media attention. NewdsayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The girl was missing for 25 days

At least two people were injured after they jumped from a second-floor window in fire, police said.

Copiague home destroyed in fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a North Lindenhurst home that doubles as a day care center. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

All safe in day care fire

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