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A DNA sample taken from Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, matches the DNA found on the remains of victims, a source tells FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.

The suspect, Adrees Omar, 25, then barricaded himself inside the house on Roseanne Drive in Woodbury and refused to allow officers inside, the Nassau County Police Department said.

The Nassau County Police officers who stopped a gun-toting suspect in the middle of the street this summer were honored for their heroism by the county on Monday.

The exhibit is titled "Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey," and is located at the Stony Brook museum at 97 Main Street.

The suspect stole the entire cash register with $3000 and left through the back door

The Angels of Long Island General Store Free Food Pantry

According to health department data, the number of flu cases across Long Island is on the rise and officials are urging people to get vaccinated before gathering with friends and family for the holiday season.

Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, attended his court appearance for the first time. Heuermann is charged with the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. He's also the prime suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.

A replica of the Rocky Point train station on Long Island is being transformed into a home for hundreds of artifacts and heirlooms to create a museum honoring veterans.

The trio developed an app called Evergreen - to collect data on favorite foods.

The win against democrat Dave Calone marks the ninth time in County history a Republican will hold the seat.

The incidents happened in towns across Nassau County, including Massapequa Park, Massapequa and Wantagh.

A Great Horned Owl that had gotten struck by a car and stuck in it's front grill was rescued by members of Strong Island Animal Rescue on Monday night.

Republican Ed Romaine a longtime local politician beat Democrat Dave Calone who was hoping to bring a new set of skills to Long Island.

Two sisters from Long Island are hoping for the safe return of their father and four other family members who were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7.

There was a sense of grief, sadness and anger in the air in Plainview. In Montclair, New Jersey – the organization, Bring Them Home, decorated a large table, set for dinner, with no guests attending the metaphorical dinner party.

Hundreds of firefighters are spending the weekend at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank learning lifesaving skills in honor of hero firefighter Joey DiBernardo.

Before heading to the polls, hear what our local candidates have to say about the migrant crisis, crime, taxes and more issues affecting New York City.

In Rodney Harrison's nearly two years on the job as Suffolk County Police Commissioner, he helped catch the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murder case.