"Tanya Jackson was not murdered by a serial killer, but allegedly by the man she loved, and the father of her child." — DA
The girl became nervous and told a police officer, authorities say.
The woman's torso was found in a Rubbermaid bin in Nassau County; the toddler's remains were found along Ocean Parkway, officials have said.
He's facing 12 counts of animal cruelty and contempt of court after being found with the animals despite a ban on animal possession: DA
The pizzeria sustained fire damage to both interior and exterior, and neighboring businesses suffered smoke and water damage, officials say.
Owners says, with insurance lapse discovered, future remains uncertain. "We'd like to rebuild, but right now it's not financially possible."
The fire was the 2nd tragedy in just months for the pizzeria; owner Maria Tranchina died in August. "She loved her customers like family."
In another tragedy, the Wells family said a lapse in insurance means there is no coverage to rebuild their fire-ravaged barn.
The raging fire broke out at about 5 p.m. Wednesday, officials say; 3 were treated for smoke inhalation.
"Thanks to the power of forensic science, persistence of law enforcement, we can say . . who was responsible for these horrific crimes."
"When the defendant senselessly murdered Mr. Reyes, he robbed him of a future." — Suffolk DA Ray Tierney
"George Santos was somewhat of a 'rogue,' but there are many rogues throughout our country that aren’t forced to serve 7 years in prison."
Firefighters said they found the vehicle engulfed in flames.
"We can never give his daughter the chance to meet her father, but hopefully today's verdict brings the family some measure of closure."
"This was a brazen attempt to murder a Suffolk County police officer. They had every intent of putting that officer in the grave."
Dexter has already assisted in numerous investigations, including someone who fled from a DWI crash, Sheriff Errol Toulon says.
His car hit a tree and he died on Saturday night, police say.
When she refused to engage in sexual acts, he slammed her head into a wall, the DA says.
In a defeat for the defense, the judge ruled that all cases will be tried as one, not severed, as accused Gilgo killer attorney requested.
The defense has filed motions challenging, again, the admissibility of the DNA and, to sever the trials; the judge will rule on the motions.
The motorcyclist is in critical condition, police say.
The fatal crash took place in Riverhead Tuesday afternoon, police say.
They were rescued off Iron Pier Beach in Jamesport, police say.
His supplier was also found with a loaded and operable .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol, cocaine, and digital scales, DA says.
The judge announced a decision Wednesday deeming critical DNA evidence admissible in the accused Gilgo Beach killer's trial.
After a hearing that spanned months, the judge will announce whether critical DNA evidence can be used during Rex Heuermann's trial: court
1 person was airlifted with serious injuries, police say.
She crashed into 2 parked vehicles, police say.
50 firefighters tackled the blaze, which engulfed the home in flames — with 5 family members escaping, officials say.
She stabbed him in the neck in his Jamesport home, police say.
An employee found the handgun following a disturbance with several juveniles, police say.
He's facing felony charges, police say.
The cause of the fires is under investigation, officials say.
1 man was arrested at the Calverton adventure park, police say.
Hearings have been ongoing for months to determine the admissibility of the DNA in the trial of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer.
The thief broke a side window, police say.
The Frye hearings have been set to determine if critical DNA evidence will be deemed admissible in the accused Gilgo Beach killer's trial.
The support rope attached to the man snapped, plunging him from the second story deck and then, onto the ground in Wading River, police say.
A driver ran a red light and hit the man, police say.
"If you are a true crime buff, this Jeep and trailer have quite a history," the eBay listing states.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority police were notified at about 2 p.m., a spokesman said.
The 19-year-old was hospitalized after the shooting on Sunday.