Name: Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann speaks at sentencing
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Description: Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann spoke in court on Wednesday before Judge Timothy Mazzei sentenced him to life without parole.

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Surging number of local governments expect to override tax cap

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Local governments say they will override 2% tax cap

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Newsday NYS correspondent Keshia Clukey gives insight on what local governments are asking from New York State.

Organizers say the&nbsp;efforts will help restore the water quality in the bay because these sprats act as &ldquo;filters.&rdquo; &nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

Long Island

Environment

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Baby oysters released into the Great South Bay

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'We're putting them in there to improve the environment'

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Organizers say the efforts will help restore the water quality in the bay because these sprats act as "filters." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Street takeovers this summer on Long Island have led&nbsp;to traffic tickets, impounded vehicles and arrests. Newsday reporter Nicholas Grasso provides insight on this trend.

Crime

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Long Islanders offer various perspectives on street takeovers

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Different views on LI street takeovers

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Street takeovers this summer on Long Island have led to traffic tickets, impounded vehicles and arrests. Newsday reporter Nicholas Grasso provides insight on this trend.

50 years of farm-fresh fun! NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed takes us to a Water Mill u-pick farm that&rsquo;s harvesting way more than just apples.

Things to Do

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Out East: The Milk Pail U-pick apple farm in Water Mill

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50 years of farm-fresh fun! NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to a Water Mill u-pick farm that's harvesting way more than just apples.

From Long Beach to the North Fork, NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have ideas on how to hold onto the summer vibes after Labor Day.

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Labor Day

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Keeping the summer vibes alive after Labor Day

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East Rockaway

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Southold

Fire Island

Kismet

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Flanders

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From Long Beach to the North Fork, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have ideas on how to hold onto the summer vibes after Labor Day.

FDNY firefighter Ronnie Gies, of Merrick, was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Since then, his three&nbsp;sons have honored his legacy by becoming firefighters themselves. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

9/11 Anniversary

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Legacy born from 9/11 loss

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Merrick

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'I still grieve every day'

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FDNY firefighter Ronnie Gies, of Merrick, was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Since then, his three sons have honored his legacy by becoming firefighters themselves. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Recently dismissed charges against two co-defendants in a case after court reporter errors in Grand Jury Transcript. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn&nbsp; along with Newdsay Courts Reporter&nbsp;Grant Parpan has more.

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Court reporter errors in Grand Jury transcript

Suffolk

Nassau

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'He's been fighting this case since he was arrested'

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Recently dismissed charges against two co-defendants in a case after court reporter errors in Grand Jury Transcript. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn along with Newdsay Courts Reporter Grant Parpan has more.

Salvadorans on Long Island are preparing for the end of&nbsp;their Temporary Protected Status. The federal humanitarian program that allows immigrants to legally live and work in the United States, expires on Wednesday.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

Nation/World

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Fear for Salvadoran TPS holders who will soon not be protected from U.S. removal

New York State

Huntington Station

Uniondale

Brentwood

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'I never thought this would happen to them'

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Salvadorans on Long Island are preparing for the end of their Temporary Protected Status. The federal humanitarian program that allows immigrants to legally live and work in the United States, expires on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

There was a major police presence at Pearl Court in Sayville on Friday morning as authorities investigated a report of a woman found dead in her home.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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Police investigating woman found dead in Sayville home

Sayville

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Homicide detectives at the scene

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There was a major police presence at Pearl Court in Sayville on Friday morning as authorities investigated a report of a woman found dead in her home. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Two Newsday photographers talk about their experiences at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Two Newsday photographers talk about their experiences at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001.

Healthcare leaders and experts have long suggested that Nassau University Medical Center could improve its finances by selling or leasing real estate.&nbsp;Newsday investigative reporter&nbsp;Peter D&#39;Auria has more.

Investigations

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How can NUMC be fixed? Healthcare leaders, experts have some ideas.

East Meadow

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Ways to fix the future of NUMC

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Healthcare leaders and experts have long suggested that Nassau University Medical Center could improve its finances by selling or leasing real estate. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

Long Island environmentalists were alarmed by the results of a new United Nations&nbsp;report saying the planet faces more extreme weather. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Scientists warn planet faces more extreme weather

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'The alarm is being rung'

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Long Island environmentalists were alarmed by the results of a new United Nations report saying the planet faces more extreme weather. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

For many of the approximately 100,000 Muslims living on Long Island, the deadliest terrorist act committed on U.S. soil &mdash; carried out by 19 al-Qaida&nbsp;hijackers &mdash; pointed an unwelcome spotlight at them. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

Religion

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'Hoping things will be different for my kids and my grandkids'

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For many of the approximately 100,000 Muslims living on Long Island, the deadliest terrorist act committed on U.S. soil — carried out by 19 al-Qaida hijackers — pointed an unwelcome spotlight at them. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Some farm stand owners are sharing video footage on social media, citing threats to an ethics code that has guided the East End economy for decades. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.&nbsp;

Towns

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East End farm stands report thefts, threatening decades-old honor systems

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Southold Town

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'It's unfortunate'

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Some farm stand owners are sharing video footage on social media, citing threats to an ethics code that has guided the East End economy for decades. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Sayville Falls Miniature Golf and Beer Garden offers family-friendly activities, gazebos with TVs for rent and food that changes with the seasons. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Sayville Falls Miniature Golf and Beer Garden offers more than you might think

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'Very comfortable, great atmosphere'

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Sayville Falls Miniature Golf and Beer Garden offers family-friendly activities, gazebos with TVs for rent and food that changes with the seasons. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The plant-eating pests are&nbsp;raising concerns among farmers&nbsp;and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.

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'Small infestation' of spotted lanternflies raising concerns in Suffolk

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Spotted lanternflies on the rise

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The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.

Balloons, photo-ops and enthusiastic staffers&nbsp;welcomed students at Steele Elementary School in Baldwin to their first day of school, one of 49 Long Island districts returning on Wednesday. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

Education

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First day back at school around Long Island

Miller Place

Center Moriches

Baldwin

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'Be kind, be brave and be smart'

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Balloons, photo-ops and enthusiastic staffers welcomed students at Steele Elementary School in Baldwin to their first day of school, one of 49 Long Island districts returning on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

The Smithtown East boys and girls volleyball teams hosted&nbsp;Smithtown West in&nbsp;what was billed as the first outdoor volleyball matches in&nbsp;Long Island history. NewsdayTV&#39;s Christopher Matias reports.&nbsp;

Sports

High School

Volleyball

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Smithtown East hosts Long Island's first outdoor volleyball match

Smithtown

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'I'm so happy that they did this'

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The Smithtown East boys and girls volleyball teams hosted Smithtown West in what was billed as the first outdoor volleyball matches in Long Island history. NewsdayTV's Christopher Matias reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa spoke with Robert Sinclair Jr., senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast, about some of the best and worst times to travel during the holiday weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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What to expect on the roads this Labor Day weekend

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Labor Day weekend travel forecast

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with Robert Sinclair Jr., senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast, about some of the best and worst times to travel during the holiday weekend.

Long Island public housing authorities have some of the lengthiest average waits&nbsp;in the country for the&nbsp;subsidized units, a Newsday data analysis shows.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed and Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon have&nbsp;more.

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Long Island public housing applicants have some of the longest wait times in nation, data shows

Hempstead Town

Huntington Town

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'8, 9 years to get off the waitlist'

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Long Island public housing authorities have some of the lengthiest average waits in the country for the subsidized units, a Newsday data analysis shows. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon have more.

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

The &quot;flip-flop&quot;&nbsp;comes days after Newsday revealed the findings and raises questions about enforcement of fair housing laws. Newsday&nbsp;investigative reporter Josh Solomon has the story.

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'It's shocking:' Feds drop probe into Hempstead public housing discrimination

'I have never seen anything this egregious'

The "flip-flop" comes days after Newsday revealed the findings and raises questions about enforcement of fair housing laws. Newsday investigative reporter Josh Solomon has the story.