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Wednesday, September 27

Alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's cheek swab matches DNA from discarded pizza box, prosecutors say

"The buccal swab erases all doubt," said Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney.

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WestRock to close Patchogue packaging facility, lay off 7054 mins ago1m read

Time-of-use electric rates delayed for most by LIPA until 202535 mins ago3m read

New Chinese eatery opens in Syosset1m read

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