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Accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann’s estranged wife arrives at LI court weeks after insisting he’s ‘not capable’ of serial murders
The estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann showed up at a Long Island court Wednesday for his latest court hearing. Asa Ellerup was spotted pulling up to Suffolk County Supreme Court in Riverhead in a black Mercedes ahead of the scheduled 9:30 a.m. appearance. Why lawyers for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are demanding FBI files ahead of trial Heuermann has been holed up in jail ever since his arrest last July over the slayings of four women whose bodies were found buried close to each other on a remote stretch of Gilgo Beach back in 2010. A...
Suffolk D.A.: Central Islip man indicted for 2022 fatal shooting of 19-year-old during attempted robbery
Erick Garcia Allegedly Shot and Killed 19-Year-Old Carlos Guillen. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on April 12 that Erick Garcia, 20, of Central Islip, was indicted for Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges, for allegedly fatally shooting Carlos Guillen, 19, of Bay Shore, during an attempted robbery in October 2022.
Long Island Dog Shows, Fri-Sun, May 17-19
It’s a real “dog day afternoon”! The Long Island Kennel Club welcomes families and their fur children to the Long Island Island Kennel Club Show on Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the beautiful Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. This year’s Long...
Bethpage Man Known As 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia
Long Island resident Salvatore Rubino, age 60, of Bethpage, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 16, at federal court in Brooklyn to operating the business. Earlier this month, four co-defendant members and associates of the Genovese crime family admitted to various felony charges stemming from their long-running operation of several lucrative gambling operations in New York City. Of the five charged, four are from Long Island.
Previously unknown chemical barrels found under ballfields at Long Island park
While excavating six 55-gallon barrels filled with chemicals at a Long Island park, environmental workers made a discovery: Even more barrels, between four and five of them, encased in concrete that were discarded decades ago. “We are not pleased we found this but we are doing the proper investigative work,”...
Milky Ways Ice Cream and Cereal Bar closes in Rocky Point
Less than a year after enthusiastically opening shop inside the Kohl’s shopping plaza in Rocky Point, Milky Ways Ice Cream & Cereal Bar has dished out its last Trix cone. The desert destination is now closed and empty. And it’s not clear what will replace it. Milky Ways...
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Lindenhurst King Kullen
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a grocery store on Long Island, New York Lottery officials said. The third prize-winning ticket was purchased in Lindenhurst at the King Kullen store located at 600 North Wellwood Avenue. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, April 15. Monday’s...
West Islip H.S. student to face a judge after bringing gun, bullets to school
The 17-year-old was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds, all felonies, according to police.
LI man, 24, pleads guilty to fatally shooting, burning victim's body in backyard
A Long Island man pleaded guilty to fatally shooting and then burning a man’s body in his backyard in 2020, according to prosecutors. Peter Pendzinski, 24, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree.
4.8 Earthquake Hits New Jersey, NYC and Long Island
Last Friday, an earthquake - of 4.8 on the Richter Scale - hit New Jersey, NYC and Long Island. The earthquake caused minimal damage, but office buildings and homes shook violently, and the earthquake was accompanied by a deep rumble. The initial earthquake lasted only about 60 seconds, building from a low vibration to a deep shaking.
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