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Gilgo Beach serial killer case faces key test in use of new DNA techniques

Rex Heuermann’s lawyers argue that Astrea’s DNA methods haven't been subjected to enough scrutiny yet

The Independent UK

A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings

In 2010, police searching for a missing woman began finding human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway near New York’s Gilgo Beach

The Independent UK

Crews continue to battle wind-driven brush fire on New York’s Long Island

Three of the fires had been contained, while one was still burning in Westhampton, officials say

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Firefighters seek to contain wind-driven brush fire on Long Island

Firefighters in New York continued to battle at least one brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday

The Independent UK

Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – Jessie Buckley shines voicing the sequel to Brooklyn

The Irish actor’s nuanced narration captures the conflicting emotions in Tóibín’s tale of infidelity, homecoming and the roads not taken

The Guardian - UK

FBI Raids Home Of Former Aide To NY Governor

FBI raid at former aide Linda Sun's Long Island home, no arrests made. Allegations of misconduct and business focus highlighted.

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Want To Catch Serial Killers Faster? Listen to Sex Workers.

The cases of Joey the Player and the Long Island Serial Killer show how systemic neglect and the failure to pass an immunity bill have left violent criminals on the loose for far too long.

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An NYPD cop getting her nails done for a wedding among 4 killed after driver crashed into Long Island salon

Police say Steven Schwally, 64, had been speeding through the parking lot when he drove through the window at the Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park

The Independent UK

New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man's murder conviction

New charges brought against the man accused of a string of killings on New York's Long Island are raising questions about another man’s murder conviction

The Independent UK

Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – the sequel to Brooklyn is a masterclass in subtlety and intelligence

This follow-up, set 20 years on, kicks off with a marriage in crisis and skilfully conveys how blind we are to our own motivations

The Guardian - UK

Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – happy ever after?

The Irish novelist is at the height of his powers with a sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years later

The Guardian - UK

‘This is much more intimate’: Colm Tóibín on writing a sequel to Brooklyn, 15 years on

The Irish author on the follow-up to his bestselling novel, being blanked at the Oscars and the joys of giving up drinking

The Guardian - UK

Four Suspects In Dismembered Body Case Released Without Bail

Four individuals charged in connection with dismembered body parts found in Long Island released without bail, sparking outrage and calls for bail law chan...

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Palestinian migrant charged in anti-Semitic attack on Long Island

This article highlights a hate crime incident involving a Palestinian migrant who assaulted a homeowner and expressed anti-Semitic views. The attacker now ...

The Guardian - US

Who will replace George Santos in New York swing district?

Local Democratic and Republican parties will choose their candidates for special election to fill vacant Long Island seat

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Leave the World Behind’: Effective thriller observes possible apocalypse from a Long Island vacation home

Julia Roberts a standout in impressively unnerving film with things to say about race, tech and conspiracy theories.

The Guardian - US

‘It’s a liability’: New York Republicans face pressure – but will they lose 2024?

The south-eastern part of New York state plumped for Republican candidates, but the Biden impeachment inquiry could add to backlash

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Two sex workers call Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect ‘violent’ and ‘aggressive’

Two women say they were concerned for safety during encounters with Rex Heuermann as investigators seek more information

The Guardian - US

Long Island serial killer suspect’s properties searched for ‘trophies’

Investigators say ‘painstaking’ search of Rex Heuermann’s home, storage facility and car also seeks blood and DNA evidence

The Independent UK

Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect had one chilling question for officials after his arrest

Court documents have revealed that over the last year between March 2022 and June 2023, Heuermann repeatedly looked online for updates in the investigation – and details about the task force hunting him

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UFC on ESPN 49: Nazim Sadykhov credits multi-cultured Longo MMA brotherhood for life-changing experience

Nazim Sadykhov hasn't lost since his pro debut in 2018. He gives much of the credit for his success to his team at Longo MMA on Long Island.

The Independent UK

Long Island serial killer probe not over after architect is charged in 3 of 11 deaths

Authorities on Long Island are vowing to continue investigating a string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders after charging an architect in the deaths of three of the 11 victims

Tribune News Service

Long Island serial killer suspect arrested after 13-year search

A suspect was arrested in the investigation of a string of murders on Long Island’s South Shore more than a decade after the bodies were discovered.

The Independent UK

AP Was There: NY suburb deals with latest notorious murder case

Authorities in New York have arrested a man in connection with some of the killings on Long Island known as the Gilgo Beach murders

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