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Craig Manning of Suffolk County said he was assaulted by Suffolk officers during a traffic stop and has notified the department that he will file a federal lawsuit alleging officers violated his civil rights. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I feared for my life'

Alena Horbatko, 54, pleaded not guilty to 67 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Nearly 70 counts of animal cruelty'

Carmine Agnello's arrest, for allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument, comes weeks before he is to surrender to prison on a fraud conviction. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Nothing happened,' Agnello said

Schwally, of Dix Hills, is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 12. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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"This is the opportunity for the victims to speak in court," said Suffolk DA Ray Tierney of the sentencing of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann on Wednesday.

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Four people were stabbed or slashed and 10 officers were injured during widespread vandalism, the NYPD said.

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Six out of the original 31 defendants have already pleaded guilty in the case, including former NBA player Damon "Doc" Jones, federal fillings show.

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According to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, Lawrence Nadien, 56, collected $2,195 a month between Aug. 24, 2014, and Oct. 21, 2024.

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Holbrook resident Mario Corvasce was in front of 780 Broadway Ave. when he was struck, police said.

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State police have identified the body as Lauren Balik, 35, of New York City.

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The alleged drunken driver who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing three employees and a customer, bought liquor and drove around the area for about five hours before the crash.

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Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. spoke with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa about what life is like for the Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in jail.

'He will be ... coming out of prison in a body bag'

Prosecutors say 28-year-old Robert Carragher died in his father's arms. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They attempted to control that bleeding'

Yaphank jail to pilot public health curriculum to help curb gun violence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The individuals participating will learn about the causes and consequences of firearm violence'

Nassau police said a 22-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old man at a Massapequa home.

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Emily Kelly, 50, of Bayport, is facing a second-degree murder charge for the alleged abuse that led to Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Dec. 29. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Melanie Smith, a Suffolk nurse who allegedly has been harassed by Michal Pacek for 3 years, spoke Thursday about appearing at Pacek's indictment. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the 100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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The "Long Island in the '70s" exhibit at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook shows toys, fashion and other items to "stoke the nostalgia," according to Long Island Museum collections and programming co-executive director Joshua Ruff.

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The state announced millions in grants available for water quality improvement and protection projects. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Matthew Smith pleaded guilty in a Riverhead courtroom for a DWI crash that claimed the life of off-duty police officer Patricia Espinosa. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

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