Name: The Backstory with Ken Buffa: Who is Rex Heuermann?
Uploaded: 2025-07-10T09:00:00Z
Duration: 11 min 5 s
Description: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Newsday Suffolk County courts reporter Grant Parpan for an in-depth discussion about Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach killer who was arrested on July 13, 2023.

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LI hit with flash flooding ... Funeral for Officer Islam ... Justin Timberlake has Lyme disease

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LI hit with flash flooding ... Parole officer indicted for child porn ... Halloween attractions closing ... LI power plant hits milestone

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LI power plant sets milestone in producing electricity

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'It's still a workhorse'

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The Northport power plant had its "highest daily output day ever" during the late June heat wave. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington tells us more.

There were 83 police body camera incidents with compliance issues, a&nbsp;Suffolk County Human Rights Commission report said.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Body cam footage concerns with some Suffolk police, report says

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'A concern for good policing and public safety'

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There were 83 police body camera incidents with compliance issues, a Suffolk County Human Rights Commission report said. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was promoted to detective&nbsp;posthumously,&nbsp;was&nbsp;shot and&nbsp;killed in a&nbsp;mass shooting in Manhattan. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

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Funeral for fallen NYPD Det. Didarul Islam

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Thousands of police officers lined the streets

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NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was promoted to detective posthumously, was shot and killed in a mass shooting in Manhattan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

After back-to-back elimination wins and a state title, the St. James/Smithtown&nbsp;Bulls are headed to&nbsp;Connecticut, where they&rsquo;ll hope to punch a ticket to the Little League World Series. NewsdayTV&#39;s Carissa Kellman reports.

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Little League team trying for the World Series

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'We're just a bunch of friends, just living a dream right now'

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After back-to-back elimination wins and a state title, the St. James/Smithtown Bulls are headed to Connecticut, where they'll hope to punch a ticket to the Little League World Series. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Here&#39;s how to play Bethpage Black before it closes for the Ryder Cup, including tips on securing a tee time and what to expect. Newsday sports&#39; Carissa Kellman reports.

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Long Island Getaways

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How to secure a tee time at Bethpage Black, a bucket list course for golfers

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Want to play golf at Bethpage Black? Better arrive early

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Here's how to play Bethpage Black before it closes for the Ryder Cup, including tips on securing a tee time and what to expect. Newsday sports' Carissa Kellman reports.

The Trump administration is planning to rescind a rule used to enforce limits on greenhouse gas emissions, which some local environmental advocates and experts say could jeopardize the health and safety of Long Islanders. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Environment

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EPA policy shift will hurt LI, advocates say

New York State

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'Long Island is in a very precarious situation'

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The Trump administration is planning to rescind a rule used to enforce limits on greenhouse gas emissions, which some local environmental advocates and experts say could jeopardize the health and safety of Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

Transportation

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

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Mineola

Laurel Hollow

Amityville

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'It feels like two people were erased'

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A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

A proposed&nbsp;MTA fare adjustment plan would drive up the cost of LIRR tickets. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo looks at some of the proposed changes to e-tickets.

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LIRR proposal would hike fares, change e-tickets to reduce free rides

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'Tickets are gonna go up about 4.4%'

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A proposed MTA fare adjustment plan would drive up the cost of LIRR tickets. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo looks at some of the proposed changes to e-tickets.

J Capone, a volunteer for Friends of the Bay, talks about why it&rsquo;s important to help keep the water clean on Long Island for future generations.

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Protecting the waterways for future generations

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'Keeping Long Island wild and beautiful'

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J Capone, a volunteer for Friends of the Bay, talks about why it's important to help keep the water clean on Long Island for future generations.

After the mass shooting in Manhattan on Monday, some workers and companies are re-evaluating security procedures and active shooter training. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Companies re-evaluate security procedures after NYC shooting

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'Give them the tools to survive a situation or a disaster'

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After the mass shooting in Manhattan on Monday, some workers and companies are re-evaluating security procedures and active shooter training. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

According to Mayor Eric Adams, the gunman who shot and killed an NYPD officer and three&nbsp;others at a midtown Manhattan office building Monday before killing himself was apparently seeking to target&nbsp;NFL headquarters.

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Midtown shooting: What we know so far

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According to Mayor Eric Adams, the gunman who shot and killed an NYPD officer and three others at a midtown Manhattan office building Monday before killing himself was apparently seeking to target NFL headquarters.

The safety-net hospital&#39;s parent company is $1.4 billion in debt. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette have the story.

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Ex-top NUMC officials spent thousands on expenses, including lobster dinner

East Meadow

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'That's not right, not at all'

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The safety-net hospital's parent company is $1.4 billion in debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette have the story.

Four people were killed,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Didarul Islam,&nbsp;an&nbsp;off-duty NYPD&nbsp;police officer, following a mass shooting&nbsp;Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to&nbsp;NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.&nbsp;

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NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and 3 others killed in Manhattan shooting

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'Our city is in mourning'

Four people were killed, including Didarul Islam, an off-duty NYPD police officer, following a mass shooting Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

Local activists are calling on Islip Town to cancel a contract that lets ICE use its rifle range, while residents have mixed reactions to the agreement. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Macy Egeland reports.&nbsp;

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ICE agents' use of town rifle range draws scrutiny

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'They should be able to train'

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Local activists are calling on Islip Town to cancel a contract that lets ICE use its rifle range, while residents have mixed reactions to the agreement. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe in Riverhead has been open for 37 years. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa speaks with owner&nbsp;Stuart Feldschuh about the&nbsp;business.&nbsp;

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LI Works: Making ice cream at 'Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe' in Riverhead

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'People are happy and you're serving the community'

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Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe in Riverhead has been open for 37 years. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa speaks with owner Stuart Feldschuh about the business.

Two dozen incidents&nbsp;of sexual assult, harassment or relationship violence were reported by midshipmen&nbsp;at the Kings Point academy in the 2023-24 school year, the report to Congress&nbsp; shows.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Robert Brodsky has more on the findings.&nbsp;

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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy releases report on sexual misconduct allegations

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'None of the cases ... resulted in an arrest'

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Two dozen incidents of sexual assult, harassment or relationship violence were reported by midshipmen at the Kings Point academy in the 2023-24 school year, the report to Congress shows. Newsday's Robert Brodsky has more on the findings.

Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington looks at PSEG&#39;s new time-of-use rates and what Long Islanders can do to mitigate the extra costs.

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Looking at LIPA's new time-of-use rates in the summer heat

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'Use less power at the peak demand time'

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Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington looks at PSEG's new time-of-use rates and what Long Islanders can do to mitigate the extra costs.

Newsday food writers Melissa&nbsp;Azofeifa and Andi Berlin took a food tour of Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

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3 restaurants to try at Station Yards

Ronkonkoma

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Brunch, pasta and doughnuts: A day at Station Yards

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Newsday food writers Melissa Azofeifa and Andi Berlin took a food tour of Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

The MLB great, who won championships with the Mets and Yankees, but also battled personal issues off the field, took to the pulpit on Sunday at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Holtsville. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Darryl Strawberry preaches at LI church

Holtsville

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'I live a victorious life'

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The MLB great, who won championships with the Mets and Yankees, but also battled personal issues off the field, took to the pulpit on Sunday at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Holtsville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

For the last seven&nbsp;years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th&nbsp;birthday,&nbsp;has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jamie Stuart reports.&nbsp;

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A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor takes boxing lessons

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Great Neck

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'I feel strong'

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For the last seven years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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For eight years, Newsday documented the journey of COTA, a community of individuals affected by incarceration and the justice system on Long Island. Now, the future of the group is uncertain with its founder&#39;s retirement. Watch &#39;The Book of Success&#39;&nbsp;on NewsdayTV.

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'The Book of Success:' Bringing the incarcerated back to life

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Babylon Town

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'You deserve a better life'

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For eight years, Newsday documented the journey of COTA, a community of individuals affected by incarceration and the justice system on Long Island. Now, the future of the group is uncertain with its founder's retirement. Watch 'The Book of Success' on NewsdayTV.