Crime & Safety

LI Man Chased, Assaulted Mother Of His Kids With Machete: DA | PM

Also: LI mourns childhood cancer survivor / Major Gilgo news: DA / Merit scholarships / Missing daughter safe / Congestion pricing reactions

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LI Man Gets 22 Years For Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend With Machete: DA

The man chased the mother of his children with a machete, as well as a neighbor who helped the woman, the DA says.

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'A Ray Of Sunshine': LI Mourns EMT, Childhood Cancer Survivor

"Heather was a ray of sunshine who made such an impact and left a mark on this earth." - Heather's family wrote in her obituary.

Find out what's happening in Hauppaugefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

'Significant Development' In Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation: DA

Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court Thursday and the DA says there's a "key development" to be revealed.

11 LI Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships: NMSC

This is the third group of winners in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program; more college-sponsored winners will be named in July.

LI Father's Missing Daughter Found Safe: Police

Police said on Sunday she was located safely after being missing for more than a week.

LI Politicians React To Hochul's Congestion Pricing Pause

The plan, which was set to begin at the end of the month, would have charged drivers $15 to enter the city south of 60th Street.

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