As Jury Selection Begins, Advocate For Thomas Valva Speaks: Patch PM

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As Jury Selection Begins For Valva Trial, Advocate For Thomas Speaks

Michael Valva, ex-NYPD officer, and his former fiance Angela Pollina, charged with murder after his son, 8, froze to death, appeared in court Wednesday.

'Life-Threatening' Rip Currents Possible Through Next Week

Swimmers should be extra careful if they go to South Shore beaches for the next few days, the National Weather Service said.

LI Teacher Says He Was Fired For Being LGBTQ Ally; Superintendent Responds

Josh Tilton says his firing was targeted bigotry, according to the report. The superintendent says Tilton is making inaccurate claims.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold On Long Island

The person, who hasn't come forward yet, has a ticket worth more than $17,000.

Northwell Named Fortune’s 2022 Best Workplaces in Health Care

The health care organization ranked five out of 30 companies nationwide in places to work.

Guilty Plea For LI Prison Guard Who Lured Women By Impersonating Cop

He used flashing lights to pull the women over, later calling one's cellphone to request nude pics, police said in February.

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