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Gilgo Beach murders investigation: Search continues in wooded area of Long Island
Searchers were back out with dogs in Manorville, their third day looking for potential evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial murder investigation. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.
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A warning for drivers about paying E-Z Pass toll fees on time after woman owed $37,000
Let this serve as a warning about how quickly fees can add up on your EZ-Pass account if you don’t pay tolls on time. A Long Island woman asked Better Get Baquero for help when she was told she owed more than $37,000. Lynda Baquero has the story.
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Woman charged after deadly crash and car theft on Long Island
A Long Island woman is being accused of not only killing a woman in a deadly drunk driving crash, but also stealing the responding public safety officers vehicle in an attempted escape. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.
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Police search wooded area in Long Island in connection with Gilgo Beach killings investigation
Investigators have been tight-lipped about what they were looking for, but sources confirmed the search in Manorville is linked to the Gilgo Beach murders. Cadaver dogs searched a heavily wooded area over an hour drive from Gilgo Beach, in what was an eerily similar scene to what occurred in 2010, when canines and police looked into heavy brush and made...
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State, local authorities search Long Island woods in Gilgo Beach murders probe, source says
State and local law enforcement officers descended on an area of Long Island’s Manorville Wednesday for a search as part of their ongoing investigation into the Gilgo Beach serial killings, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the situation. An NYPD officer at the scene told NBC New York the search area was focused at Schultz Road...
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UBS Arena to host 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to New York state, where they were first held back in the 1980s, following a two-year run at the Prudential Center in Newark. MTV announced Wednesday the 2024 VMAs will take place Sept. 10 at the UBS Arena on Long Island. UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders, has hosted concerts, college…
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Woman leaves scene of deadly accident in stolen car
Charges include vehicular manslaughter and DWI.
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Long Island woman allegedly kills driver in DWI, flees in responding officer's car
A 21-year-old Long Island woman was arrested for allegedly fleeing the scene of a deadly accident — in a marked public safety vehicle that had just responded to the scene, authorities say. Rachel Lodice, of Jericho, was driving a 2023 Kia soundbound on Hicksville Road in Massapequa around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday when police say she hit a 2022 Nissan Altima…
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Search expands under Long Island park ballfields where chemical barrels were buried
Inspections are continuing and expanding at a Long Island park after drums of chemicals were found buried under ballfields, leftover from when the land was used for aircraft production.
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Search for buried chemicals expands at Long Island ballparks that were former Grumman site
After digging up a bunch of barrels filled with chemicals and buried decades ago at a Long Island park, new developments have led to crews learning they’re looking for even more. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.
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No food options being offered at a Long Island community college
Imagine a college campus where the only food options are vending machines — it’s what happened at a Long Island college and the students are not happy. Here’s what the administration says is being done to solve the problem. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.
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Long Island neighbors up in arms over homeless shelter location
Neighbors have been vocalizing concerns after learning of a new homeless shelter in their community. News 4’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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‘Sal the Shoemaker' admits he ran illegal Mafia gambling ring in his Brooklyn shop
Salvatore Rubino, also known as “Sal the Shoemaker,” admitted in federal court in Brooklyn to running card games and operating illegal gambling machines inside his former shoe repair business and to kicking profits to the Genovese crime family.
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Gilgo Beach trial: Defense focusing on other suspects, like disgraced ex-police chief
After nine months behind bars, the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer returned to a Long Island courtroom, as new evidence was turned over in the case. Rex Heuermann’s defense is turning their focus on who they believe is the real killer, while his estranged wife showed up to court in support.
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Proposed bill aims to address NY's drastic shortage of home health aides
The Long Term Care Workforce Support Act calls for increasing salaries to attract people to the profession. Proposed by New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, the bill also calls for $100 billion in federal grants and to improve labor protections.
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Crews removing underground chemical drums from Bethpage Park on Long Island
Remediation workers at Bethpage Community Park recently discovered chemical drums that were left behind from when the park was originally aerospace chemical dumping ground. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Previously unknown chemical barrels found under ballfields at Long Island park
While excavating six 55-gallon barrels filled with chemicals at a Long Island park, environmental workers made a discovery: Even more barrels, between four and five of them, encased in concrete that were discarded decades ago.
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CDC: US measles cases nearly double in 2 weeks; NY, NJ among 18 states reporting
The U.S. has already confirmed more measles cases this year than it did all of last year. NYC, New Jersey and Long Island have reported cases, and the CDC has issued a national warning.
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Long Island firefighters sexually assaulted medic during station birthday party: Lawsuit
A volunteer medic claimed two Long Island firefighters sexually assaulted her during a birthday party being held at the stationhouse, according to a $25 million civil lawsuit.
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Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Long Island fire department
A volunteer medic filing a lawsuit after, she says, she was a sexually assaulted by two firefighters at a party. NBC4 New York’s Greg Cergol reports.