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Only in NewsdayAccused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's defense filing sheds new light into first 24 hours in custody

The 178-page filing also contains a request to dismiss one of the charges in the indictment, and for prosecutors to turn over records regarding two men the defense may seek to introduce as alternate suspects at trial.

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Garden City seeks to nullify rezoning done for casino plan at Nassau Coliseum site

'Sites that you can't get anywhere else': NYC makes pitch for more for film production

Howard Kopel starts second term as presiding officer of Nassau Legislature

Only in NewsdayAdvocate: Family locates Roosevelt man who disappeared after ICE arrest

Only in NewsdayVenezuelans on LI wonder what happens next after Maduro's arrest

Only in NewsdayUSA 250 on LI: What's planned, and what do stakeholders want to see?

Cervical cancer self-test gets federal recommendation

Protesters gather across LI to denounce ICE following Minnesota shooting

Ham Radio University aims to get kids to pick up signal for next generation

Cops: Philadelphia woman allegedly stole over $150G from 2 Nassau companies

Long Island figure skaters compete for spots in upcoming Winter Olympics

September fire at East Meadow house owned by former NYPD officers still under review

First in NewsdayHochul seeks to pump nearly $4B into NYS water infrastructure projects over 5 years

Only in NewsdayLI security company's founder to repay $50G in tax breaks after job cuts

Only in Newsday'ICE is here!': An activist network spreads on LI over immigration raid fears

As year's first Social Security checks roll out, LIers say it's not enough

LI school superintendent suspended for ethics violation

Cops: LI man had large amount of meth, other drugs inside his home

First in NewsdayNorthwell nurses strike looms as contract talks continue, health system activates contingency plan

Husband pleads not guilty to suffocating his estranged wife with cyanide-soaked rag

Protesters in East Meadow assail ICE, Trump over fatal shooting

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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

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

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

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

Police: 2 killed in separate crashes Saturday on LI

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

Crash leaves two hospitalized

Blakeman sworn in as Nassau County executive

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Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

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Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

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Health insurers must cover scalp cooling treatments

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Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

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Last-minute ticket surcharge irks LIRR riders

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Rapid Response Network tracks ICE presence in Port Washington

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Flying high: New indoor trapeze school opens

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33 LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists

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Newsday reporter recounts being inside Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

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