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Only in NewsdayFor Gilgo serial killer's lawyer, the case became biggest challenge of his career

Michael J. Brown discusses his client, the evidence and the path to a plea deal.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island Gilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

3rd person charged in fatal beating in Shirley house

Caregiver stole nearly $10,000 of jewelry from mom, daughter she was aiding

Gilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing

Man stabbed in the back during fight outside LI comedy club

Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

Only in NewsdaySuffolk sheriff worried about getting Gilgo serial killer to court to face victims' families

Only in Newsday'It's been 17 years since we last spoke,' Gilgo Beach victim's sister tells serial killer, who once taunted her

Latest updates: Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole

Latest UpdatesBrown says Peacock documentary 'doesn't sit well' with him Heuermann's attorney says he doesn't know if his client is sorry Other victims?

Only in NewsdayGilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will be sentenced today

Man tried to steal car with 2 kids inside

2 charged in deadly house fight that included sledgehammer, dumbbells, TV as weapons

Only in NewsdayRelatives of LI serial killer seek to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit by victim's son

Only in NewsdayGilgo Beach victims' families words at serial killer's sentencing will be 'real and raw,' DA says

Midtown streets overtaken by unruly crowds; 1 shot

Prosecutors in sprawling mob gambling case say they are involved in 'extensive plea negotiations' with defendants

Man used LI-based bank account to steal more than $225G of dead wife's benefits, DA says

Gilgo Beach killings

Only in NewsdayFor Gilgo serial killer's lawyer, the case became biggest challenge of his career

Michael J. Brown discusses his client, the evidence and the path to a plea deal.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island Gilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

Gilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing

Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

Only in NewsdaySuffolk sheriff worried about getting Gilgo serial killer to court to face victims' families

LI police fired after internal investigation

LI police were fired after videos showed them kicking a handcuffed man and lying about a crash, newly obtained records reveal. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI police fired after videos show them kicking handcuffed man, lying about crash, records reveal

Only in Newsday1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking

Dangerous Roads32 killed in crashes in one of LI's deadliest months. Here's the devastating impact.

Only in NewsdayNearly 6,000 LI households could face homelessness if Trump cuts Section 8 funding

Hockey dad survives blood cancer

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A look back at LI's hurricane history

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Fans line the streets for Knicks parade

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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole

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Out East: Main & Mill House

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Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

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Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

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Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

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Set sail in piece of maritime history

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