NYPD officer, fiancee charged in death of boy on Long Island

The father of an eight-year-old boy and the father's fiancee were arrested in connection with the boy's murder on Long Island.

NYPD officer charged with murder in death of his 8-year-old son
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In what is being called one of the most disturbing cases in Suffolk County's history, a NYPD police officer and his fiancee have been arrested and plead not guilty to murder charges in the death of the officer's 8-year-old son.

Northport parents seek answers after student relocation
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Parents demanded answers from the Northport-Eastport School District Board of Education on Thursday after administrators decided to close Northport Middle School after toxic chemicals were found in the soil near classrooms, but not inside the school or in the air.

Long Island students relocated to new schools over toxic chemical complaints

More than 650 sixth, seventh and eighth graders and faculty from Northport Middle School have been relocated to three other schools in the district while administrators address years of complaints about odors and hazardous chemicals possibly sickening students and staff. 

Long Island school closed over chemical fears

Septic tanks at Northport Middle School recently tested positive for benzene.

Long Island student helping animals orphaned by wildfires in Australia

11-year-old Lily Rosengard has become a young hero in her community for sewing dozens of different colored “Joey” pouches to send off to Australia, in hopes that they’ll help nurse marsupials orphaned by Australia's wildfires back to good health.

Long Island student sews for charity to help Australian animals orphaned by wildfires
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11-year-old Lily Rosengard has become a young hero in her community for sewing dozens of different colored ?Joey? pouches to send off to Australia, in hopes that they?ll help nurse marsupials orphaned by Australia's wildfires back to good health.

Police rescue escaped pigs from highway on Long Island

Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s 5th Precinct rescued three pigs that escaped from a trailer on Sunrise Highway Friday morning.

Long Island serial killer case: Photo shows belt used by suspect

Investigators stymied by a nine-year mystery following the discovery of 11 sets of human remains strewn along a suburban New York beach highway revealed a previously unreleased photograph Thursday of evidence found at one of the crime scenes that they say was handled by an unknown suspect.

New evidence revealed in Gilgo Beach murders
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Police in Suffolk County revealed a previously unreleased photograph of evidence found at one of the crime scenes linked to the Long Island serial killer.

Investigators to release new information in Gilgo Beach murders

It’s a gruesome case that’s been cold for nearly a decade. Now, investigators believe they’re inching closer to the truth. 

Emaciated dog rescued from Long Island home

An emaciated 5-year-old male German shepherd was found in a home on Long Island.

Suffolk County police using social media to improve relations with Latino community

The Suffolk County Police Department has had a presence on social media for years, but now officials are expanding it by offering Spanish-language content on a new page as a way to help strengthen ties with the Latino community.

Suffolk County police increasing outreach to Latino community on social media
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The Suffolk County Police Department is expanding its presence on social media by offering Spanish language content in order to strengthen its ties with the Latino community.

Malnourished pelicans found on Long Island

A wildlife center on Long Island saved two brown pelicans that got stranded. One bird had frostbite and the other had breathing problems.

96 members of MS-13 gang arrested

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced Friday the takedown of 96 members of the MS-13 gang and their associates.

Cops shoot kill man outside LIRR station

Suffolk County police say they shot and killed an armed man outside the Brentwood Long Island Rail Road station.

Drunk driver guilty of killing Boy Scout

A jury convicted a Long Island man of driving drunk and killing a Boy Scout who was hiking alongside the road.

Former DA Spota and deputy guilty in federal obstruction trial

Then-Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and his deputy helped cover up then-Police Chief James Burke's beating of an incarcerated, shackled prisoner suspected of stealing personal items, including sex toys and pornography, from Burke's county vehicle.