<p>Complete coverage of the death of Thomas Valva, who died from hypothermia at 8 years old. His father&nbsp;Michael Valva and his stepmother&nbsp;Angela Pollina were convicted of second-degree murder in the case.</p>


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Rashawn Marquez, of Lakeview, was acquitted Tuesday of attempted murder charge but found guilty on lesser charges in Franklin Square road rage incident. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Lakeview man faces up to seven years in prison

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky and retired NYPD Det. Michael Alcazar to discuss the challenges these meetups present.

'Investigators have to identify patterns'

Two nonprofits are hoping to bring the killing of Marcelo Lucero nearly two decades ago to an international human rights commission to focus attention on what they call ongoing abuses of Latino immigrants. Newsday reporter Bart Jones has more.

'Exert some kind of political pressure'

Andrew Dykes, 66, has been indicted for the 1997 murder of Tanya Jackson, whose killing was a mystery for nearly 30 years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A violent and horrifying act of violence'

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Andrew Dykes has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of Tanya Denise Jackson, who was once known as Gilgo Beach victim No. 3.

Judge orders new DNA test for suspect in 'Peaches' case

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Both victims were stabbed to death hours apart.

Police ID 2 women fatally stabbed last week in Valley Stream and Island Park

Carlos Castro was extradited and returned to New York and charged in the April 20 killing of Steven Rocco.

Suspect in fatal LI shooting arrested in Alabama after trying to flee country

Rashawn Marquez was found guilty of second-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, but was acquitted of top charges of attempted murder and second-degree assault with a deadly weapon.

Jurors reach split verdict in LI road rage trial

A search of the man's home led police to seize electronic devices and charge him for allegedly possessing child pornography, officials said.

Police charge LI man for allegedly possessing child porn

Steven Schwally, 66, of Dix Hills, faces up to 27⅓ years to life in prison if convicted by a jury.

Alleged drunken driver in LI crash that killed 4 at nail salon rejects new plea deal offer

Gary Lawrence's defense attorney said his confession was coerced and should not be considered credible by the jury.

6-page confession is key evidence in murder retrial of suspect in Hofstra coach killing, ADA says

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Smithtown Councilman Thomas Lohmann pleaded not guilty to assaulting fellow councilman and Deputy Supervisor Thomas J. McCarthy. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Lohmann is accused of punching McCarthy

Town of Smithtown video footage shows an argument erupting between councilmen Tom McCarthy and Thomas Lohmann at the end of Tuesday's town council session after Lohmann allegedly assaulted McCarthy in the executive session, which was closed to the public. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Tensions erupt between councilmen at Smithtown Town Board meeting

A combination of turning to the public and the FBI for help, and using cutting-edge DNA technology helped investigators finally identify Rex Heuermann as the prime suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial murders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

How investigators cracked the Gilgo Beach murders case

A Syosset teen and his dad face multiple charges after the discovery of a swastika at a high school led police to find rocket-making chemicals at their home, officials said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Pretty scary'

Peacock's fourth episode of "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" possibly explains the "secrets" of Rex Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It gives a lot more context and clarity'

Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart spoke with Newsday following Rex Heuermann's guilty plea.

'It was such a monumental important day'

Suffolk DA Ray Tierney and Richard Zacarese, chief investigator for the Suffolk DA's Office, sat down with Newsday to discuss the Gilgo case.

'We just kept following each lead, each piece of evidence'

Authorities are seeking a driver who has been "deliberately striking" geese this month with a white Jeep Grand Cherokee.

White Jeep seen hitting geese in Suffolk

Carmine G. Agnello, of Oyster Bay, had tried to use a potential organ donation to his mother to avoid prison after his conviction in the loan scheme. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

15 months for fraud

A 17-year-old from Westbury is facing charges after a deadly shooting at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

15-year-old boy shot to death, 2 others injured

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with Newsday's Doug Geed following Rex A. Heuermann's guilty plea in court.

'The thing that really struck me was the duality of it'

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann is set to appear in a Riverhead courtroom Wednesday morning, where he's expected to plead guilty to the murders of seven women over a span of decades, Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan has the story.

'We should have answers'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to High & Dry Marina to see what it takes to get boats ready for the summer season.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a very special spot on the island, where you can spend time and reflect.

Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

Scott Bickard of Bethpage, Fiona McLoughin of Dix Hills and Grace Garvey of Manhattan were among the winners in Sunday's Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Marathon brings out 3,500 runners — and even more fans

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Anti-ICE rally in Hempstead Village

From painting on the harbor to dining at the hotel, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman has your guide to visiting Northport's main street.

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

Carle Place senior Vincenzo Pisani will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall to play lacrosse, but his road to college wasn't an easy one after suffering a Grand Mal seizure at age 14.

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

Former Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden appeared at Woods Road Elementary School in North Babylon on Thursday to surprise Joel Buchanan, a fifth-grader who did a project on him.

Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman tours LaGuardia's Chase Sapphire Lounge and Capital One Landing.

Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Ronkonkoma to try their pollo tre colori.

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