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Ex-doctor from Manhasset sentenced to 6 years' probation for sexual abuse of patients

Amir Sitafalwalla, 73, did not express remorse for his actions before he was sentenced by Judge Gia Morris, who also ordered Sitafalwalla to register as a sex offender.

MORE ON THIS TOPICDoctor from Manhasset charged with sexually abusing man at Queens urgent care

Only in NewsdaySalvadoran man convicted in fatal DWI crash gets deported before sentencing

First in Newsday33 LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists

LI fire department to take over after century-old company's closure

Nearly $2M in lead pipe replacement money on LI went unspent, audit finds

At least 6 new supermarkets opening on LI this year

LI snack maker recalls products over lack of milk allergen labeling

Lawsuit: Freeport pastor sexually abused personal assistant

Dangerous RoadsNassau road deaths rose in 2025

'Torso killer' Richard Cottingham admits to another killing 60 years ago

Prosecutor: Son of Plainedge deli owners repeatedly confessed to killing them

Matt Albanese, former Farmingdale HS football star, dies at 40

Only in NewsdayOver 18,000 homes sold in 2025 on LI. See what buyers got for their money.

Only in NewsdayLI's links to 14 former Jan. 6 defendants

Only in NewsdayBuying a house this year? Here's what LI experts say you need to know.

Jericho banquet hall sues Oyster Bay over denied catering permit

What to know about Trump's crackdown on immigration programs

Police: 2 killed in separate crashes Saturday on LI

LI cemetery may have intermingled remains of WWII Navy destroyer victims

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'We want to know what happened'

The family of Santos Banegas Reyes says they haven't been given any information about how he died. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'We want to know the truth': says sister of Santos Banegas Reyes, who died in ICE custody at Nassau jail

Ryder Cup to be an economic boon to LI

'Two years is a long time'

Extensive security operation for Ryder Cup

Latest crime stories

Police: 2 critical after wrong-way DWI crash on Sunrise Highway

Crash leaves two hospitalized

Hochul clemency order lifts burden of Nassau convictions

Police: Wyandanch woman charged in alleged fatal hit-and-run

Farmingdale man facing DWI charges in head-on crash that critically injured another driver

LI man gets up to 4 years in prison for theft ring that targeted Home Depot

Trump administration freezes funding for NYS child care

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Flying high: New indoor trapeze school opens

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Newsday reporter recounts being inside Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

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Out East: Custer Institute and Observatory

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One of LI's oldest German restaurants closes

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Nassau road deaths up last year, Newsday data shows

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Volunteers of Long Island: America's VetDogs

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Jets excited about the offseason after disappointing 3-win season

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Three Kings Day celebrated on LI

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A heartwarming story that will give paws

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