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NY homeowner uncovering pool for the summer finds body floating in water
A homeowner on Long Island made a shocking discovery when uncovering his pool for the summer, finding a body floating in the water.
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Possible Gilgo Beach victim known as ‘Peaches' identified as US Army veteran
The identity of one of the first victims to be found in a possible connection to the Gilgo Beach killings was revealed by police Wednesday morning. Investigators have identified the woman who has become known as “Peaches,” due to a tattoo found on her body when her remains were found in 1997, as Tanya Denise Jackson. She was a Jane...
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Rare triple transplant for new heart, kidney and liver saves New York man's life
The triple transplant performed was one of only about 80 done nationwide over the last 20 years.
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‘The Heart of Lincoln': Long-lost early 1900s silent film found on Long Island
A piece of film history missing for more than 100 years and thought to be lost forever was found on Long Island by an intern going through old boxes.
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NY state trooper in alleged ‘shot-for-sympathy' case resigns, pleads not guilty
A former New York state trooper has been arrested and charged after prosecutors say he shot himself in the leg and then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway last year.
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Accused Gilgo killer indicted in another murder, bringing victim count to 7: DA
The New York City architect arrested last year in connection with a string of cold case bodies found on Long Island’s Gilgo Beach has been charged with another woman’s murder, bringing the body count against him thus far to seven, according to a superseding indictment unsealed Tuesday. Rex Heuermann is accused of murdering Valerie Mack, an escort who vanished in...
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Over 200 exotic birds, other animals found hoarded inside NY veterinarian's house
A house owned by a veterinarian on Long Island was found to be filled with more than 200 birds and other animals in a hoarding situation that officials described as among the worst they have ever seen.
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Small plane makes emergency landing on Long Island's Southern State Parkway
A small plane made an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in Long Island, officials said, leading to a robust response from first responders. The emergency landing took place in East Farmingdale near Exit 34 in Suffolk County. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement that the single-engine aircraft, a Piper Cherokee Archer, landed on the highway…
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Wife and daughter of John Gotti Jr. charged after fight at NY high school basketball game
The wife and daughter of former mob boss John Gotti Jr. were charged with assault after throwing fists and ripping the wig off a woman during a brawl at a Long Island high school basketball game, according to police documents.
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Dog survives being stabbed 17 times in heinous animal abuse case in New York
A 2-year-old dog on Long Island miraculously survived being stabbed 17 times in a heinous animal abuse case, and law enforcement is looking for the suspects who may be responsible.
