Dog Found Hurt On LI Dies Of 'Severe Injuries,' $3K Reward: SPCA | PM

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Dog Found Hurt On LI Dies Of 'Severe Injuries,' $3K Reward: SPCA

The dog, Meatloaf, was found with chemical burns and infected wounds, the SPCA says. He succumbed to his injuries.

Court Appearance For Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Postponed: DA's Office

Rex Heuermann is now slated to appear in court later in January, the DA's office says.

'Barbaric Violence': MS-13 Gang Leader Pleads Guilty To 7 Murders: DOJ

An MS-13 gang leader pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 7 murders, 3 attempted murders, arson and firearms offenses, officials announce.

DNA Requested For Man Accused Of Murder In Deadly Nail Salon Crash: Lawyer

The DA requested a DNA sample on Tuesday for Steven Schwally, the man accused of killing 4 and injuring 9 in the LI nail salon crash, lawyer says.

2 LI Boys Launch Free Community Library: 'We Just Want Everyone To Love Reading'

"We want to share the books with kids who don't have as much as we do," one boy said. Families in need are encouraged to pick up a book.

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