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Joseph Borrelli, seen here on his police card, was part of a task force assigned to catch the Son of Sam after a series of murders throughout New York City in 1976 and 1977. Police arrested David Berkowitz on Aug. 10, 1977.

Former NYPD detective — and Lynbrook resident — recalls tense year-long hunt for ‘Son of Sam’

It was April 1977, and the bodies of two more young shooting victims had been found in a car in the Bronx. Near them was a letter addressed to NYPD detective and then-Lynbrook resident Joseph Borrelli. It was signed, 'Son of Sam.' more

By Mike Smollins | 9/14/17

Long Beach resident charged with grand larceny

A Long Beach resident and Hempstead High School theater teacher is facing grand larceny charges over accusations that she used the school district to buy and sell computers, according to News 12. … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/13/17

NYPD Det. Steven McDonald, center, with his wife, Malverne Mayor Patti Ann McDonald and their son, Connor McDonald in Central Park in 2015.

'Today it becomes official'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation today that will rename a section of the Southern State Parkway in honor of fallen NYPD Det. Steven McDonald. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 8/17/17

Doughology owners Jackie and Chris Stiansen sent a large check to the 46th Precinct of the NYPD after selling doughnuts decorated in police colors to honor Miosotis Familia, who was shot and killed while on patrol in the Bronx on July 5. The money raised went to Familia’s children.

Doughology owners raise more than $8,000 for slain NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia’s family

Doughology owners Chris and Jackie Stiansen never met NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia. They do not know her family or friends. But Chris spent 23 years as a detective in the NYPD, and the couple felt like they had lost someone close to them when Familia was shot and killed while on patrol in the Bronx on July 5. more

By Michael Smollins | 7/20/17

Keishya Clemons, 38, from East Point, Ga. cut her boyfriend with a broken beer bottle early Sunday morning.

Freeport man attacked with bottle

Freeport Police found a man severely bleeding from a wound on his arm off North Main Street and Leonard Avenue in Freeport on Sunday. According to police, the unidentified 43-year-old man was … more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/13/17

Retired NYPD officer Tom Verni will be honored by Pride for Youth on June 10.

Helping LGBTQ teens see the light in life

Hewlett Harbor residents Michael Serao and Fidel Abreu will be hosting Pride for Youth’s Summer Night at their home June 10. more

By Tyler Marko | 6/8/17

Public officials are seeking to rename a significant Nassau County portion of the Southern State Parkway to honor Malvernite and NYPD Det. Steven McDonald.

Officials seek to rename Southern State to honor McDonald

A bill introduced last Thursday in the State Senate, sponsored by the entire Long Island Senate delegation, would rename a 10-mile stretch of the Southern State Parkway in honor of Malvernite and NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, who died Jan. 10. The bill, which is expected to pass the Senate this session, proposes to rename the parkway the Steven McDonald Memorial Highway. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/2/17

Lynbrook police charge off-duty NYPD officer for menacing man with gun

Lynbrook police arrested an off-duty NYPD police officer Sunday after he menaced a man with a handgun. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/17

Former NYPD Lieutenant Paul Dean, a Wantagh resident, left a federal courthouse in Manhattan on April 25 after being arrested and charged with two counts to conspiracy to commit bribery and one count of extortion.

Ex-cops from Wantagh-Seaford charged in gun-license bribe plots

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan announced on April 25 charges against three former NYPD officers from the South Shore, among others, for their alleged roles in multiple, years-long schemes to extract bribes for expediting and approving gun licenses. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/3/17

Ex-cops charged in gun-license bribe schemes

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan announced on April 25 charges against three former NYPD officers from the South Shore, among others, for their alleged roles in multiple, years-long schemes to … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/26/17