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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits a recycling facility in Brookhaven and learns how to separate trash from treasure.

The judge showed no mercy to the 36-year-old Guy Rivera, who was convicted of killing Diller during a street shooting in Far Rockaway. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Man who fatally shot NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller from LI sentenced to 115 years to life

Newsday's Doug Geed shows us some interesting roadside attractions you will see on your drive Out East.

Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip

The exhibition barnstorming baseball team put on a show in the Bronx, and a pitcher from Long Island made an appearance. Newsday sports' Matt Lindsay reports.

Savannah Bananas take over Yankee Stadium

From painting on the harbor to dining at the hotel, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman has your guide to visiting Northport's main street.

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano gets a preview of Circus Vazquez, which will be at Smith Haven Mall through May 11.

'There's no bad seat in the tent'

Peacock's fourth episode of "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" possibly explains the "secrets" of Rex Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Peacock documentary exposes new details on Gilgo killings

What is mish salad? Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Chateau Coffee Shop in Woodmere to find out.

The mish salad: A Five Towns classic

In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn shares her personal story.

NewsdayTV reporter Shari Einhorn details cancer battle: 'My diagnosis completely threw me for a loop'

A plan to boost its finances foundered amid questionable management and leadership turnover. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has the story.

Struggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create a neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

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A combination of turning to the public and the FBI for help, and using cutting-edge DNA technology helped investigators finally identify Rex Heuermann as the prime suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial murders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

How investigators cracked the Gilgo Beach murders case

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday family writer Beth Whitehouse have a look at what it costs to shop for a new baby.

Costly arrival: Your new baby

'They hired a ton of people'

One young Long Island mother said getting pregnant at 16 has meant putting off plans to go to law school.

A teen mom, dreams deferred

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Turri was arrested after a search of his dorm room turned up methamphetamine and other illegal drugs intended for sale, police said.

Stony Brook student charged with selling drugs on campus

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The temperature-controlled wine cellar in the 11,000-square-foot house is stocked with Snapple instead.

'Snapple House' that belonged to company co-founder on market for $15 million

Thomas Lohmann pleaded not guilty to assaulting fellow councilman Thomas J. McCarthy.

Smithtown councilman charged in court with assault of colleague at Town Hall

Kaya Alvarenga was found guilty of murder, kidnapping and robbery in the death of 29-year-old Linver Ortiz Ponce in a church parking lot.

LI gang leader sentenced to life in prison for ordering execution of man sleeping in his car outside her home

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's classic 1877 painting "La femme aux lilas" hung in the Whitney family's Manhasset home for nearly a century,

This masterpiece once hung on a Manhasset wall. Now it's expected to fetch up to $35M at auction.

Data shows 51% of sellers reduced their asking prices four times or more nationwide, and just 9% of sellers made no price reduction at all.

51% of home sellers dropped price multiple times last year. What about on LI?

The release follows a customary tradition for candidates vying for New York governor.

Blakeman, Hochul brought in hundreds of thousands more than their salaries in 2025

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A peer mentoring program at Shoreham-Wading River High School brings students together through the joy of music.

'Enjoy the process together'

The universal pre-K coming to South Huntington this fall for 4-year-olds will be in a centralized location and do away with the lottery system.

Centralized universal pre-K will do away with lottery system

The head of the Long Island Rail Road said he believes a settlement with union labor leaders is within reach.

'Not that far apart'

The dart-launching devices that fire GPS trackers will help reduce the need for high-speed pursuits. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Almost like the old Batman scenes'

A Syosset teen and his dad face multiple charges after the discovery of a swastika at a high school led police to find rocket-making chemicals at their home, officials said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Pretty scary'

Town of Smithtown video footage shows an argument erupting between councilmen Tom McCarthy and Thomas Lohmann at the end of Tuesday's town council session after Lohmann allegedly assaulted McCarthy in the executive session, which was closed to the public. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Tensions erupt between councilmen at Smithtown Town Board meeting

The one-bedroom, one-bathroom house is just 504-square feet and is listed for $379,000.

Tiny home for sale in Selden

'It gives a lot more context and clarity'

Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart spoke with Newsday following Rex Heuermann's guilty plea.

'It was such a monumental important day'

Suffolk DA Ray Tierney and Richard Zacarese, chief investigator for the Suffolk DA's Office, sat down with Newsday to discuss the Gilgo case.

'We just kept following each lead, each piece of evidence'

Facing a $6 million shortfall, the South Country school board will vote on its new budget on Wednesday, with one option calling for a more than 13% tax levy increase.

Options include steep tax levy increases

A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Parents' basement is good, but not permanent'

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