Name: A court officer vanished nearly 2 years ago. His family hasn't given up hope for his return.
Uploaded: 2025-12-01T10:00:00Z
Duration: 1 min 57 s
Description: Nassau police say Michael Dotzler's disappearance is still an active missing person's case, while a private detective suspects foul play. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Vigil held in support of brothers deported to El Salvador

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'We are not criminals'

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An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants viral vodka chicken sliders.

What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed has more.&nbsp;

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Nassau University Medical Center&#39;s percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D&#39;Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital&#39;s finances.

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Nassau University Medical Center's percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital's finances.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to East Hampton Village, where people can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Kevin McDonald was&nbsp;sentenced in the rape of a 14-year-old Patchogue girl who went missing for 25 days last year. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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'He took full responsibility for what transpired'

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Kevin McDonald was sentenced in the rape of a 14-year-old Patchogue girl who went missing for 25 days last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Ralph Macchio, star&nbsp;of &quot;The Karate Kid&quot; movies and the Netflix series &quot;Cobra Kai,&quot; made an appearance at this year&#39;s Huntington tree lighting.

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Ralph Macchio hosts Huntington tree lighting

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Ralph Macchio, star of "The Karate Kid" movies and the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," made an appearance at this year's Huntington tree lighting.