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Funeral held for mother and daughter killed in Hempstead home
Posted: Updated:A funeral was held for the mother and daughter who were killed inside their Hempstead home last weekend.
Mourners gathered at Jackson Memorial Zion Methodist Church this morning to say a final goodbye to Melissa and Lynn Vanderhall.
The women were buried at Greenfield Cemetery.
Police say Bobby Vanderhall used a knife and hammer last weekend to murder his mother and sister.
The women's friend, 29-year-old Janel Simpson, was also killed in the attack.
Funeral held for mother and daughter killed in Hempstead homeMore>>
Funeral held for mother and daughter killed in Hempstead home
Funeral held for mother and daughter killed in Hempstead home
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DA: Valley Stream man neglected dog to point of emaciation
DA: Valley Stream man neglected dog to point of emaciation
A Village of Valley Stream employee has been arrested for allegedly neglecting his dog to the point of emaciation.
A Village of Valley Stream employee has been arrested for allegedly neglecting his dog to the point of emaciation.
A Village of Valley Stream employee has been arrested for allegedly neglecting his dog to the point of emaciation.
A Village of Valley Stream employee has been arrested for allegedly neglecting his dog to the point of emaciation.
Suspects sought in Northport lottery scam
Suspects sought in Northport lottery scam
According to police, a woman and a Brazilian man convinced an older woman to withdraw money from her bank account as part of a lottery scam.
According to police, a woman and a Brazilian man convinced an older woman to withdraw money from her bank account as part of a lottery scam.
Suffolk chiropractor accused of DWI in fatal crash
Suffolk chiropractor accused of DWI in fatal crash
A Suffolk County chiropractor is accused of drunken driving in a crash that killed his passenger.
A Suffolk County chiropractor is accused of drunken driving in a crash that killed his passenger.
Police: Woman arrested after crash involving pedestrian
Police: Woman arrested after crash involving pedestrian
Police say an East Meadow woman was arrested after a crash that injured a pedestrian overnight in Long Beach.
Police say an East Meadow woman was arrested after a crash that injured a pedestrian overnight in Long Beach.
Miller Place man accused of driving high, killing bicyclist appears in court
Miller Place man accused of driving high, killing bicyclist appears in court
A Miller Place man accused of driving high on drugs and killing a bicyclist was arraigned in court Sunday.
A Miller Place man accused of driving high on drugs and killing a bicyclist was arraigned in court Sunday.
Police: Driver on drugs killed bicyclist in Middle Island
Police: Driver on drugs killed bicyclist in Middle Island
A 56-year-old man from Ridge was killed Saturday morning after he was struck by a driver accused of being on drugs.
A 56-year-old man from Ridge was killed Saturday morning after he was struck by a driver accused of being on drugs.
A 56-year-old man from Ridge was killed Saturday morning after he was struck by a driver accused of being on drugs.
MS-13 member pleads guilty to the murders of 4 people in 2017
MS-13 member pleads guilty to the murders of 4 people in 2017
A member of MS-13 has plead guilty to killing four people in Central Islip.
A member of MS-13 has plead guilty to killing four people in Central Islip.
2 charged in Greenport church vandalism to perform community service
2 charged in Greenport church vandalism to perform community service
Two men who were charged with vandalizing a church in Greenport reached a deal Friday that should keep them out of jail.
Two men who were charged with vandalizing a church in Greenport reached a deal Friday that should keep them out of jail.
Two men who were charged with vandalizing a church in Greenport reached a deal Friday that should keep them out of jail.
Convicted sex offender faces charges for alleged sex act with dog
Convicted sex offender faces charges for alleged sex act with dog
A convicted sex offender faces animal cruelty and sexual misconduct charges after allegedly engaging in a sex act with a dog.
A convicted sex offender faces animal cruelty and sexual misconduct charges after allegedly engaging in a sex act with a dog.
Reward increased in case of dead dogs dumped in Hempstead sump
Reward increased in case of dead dogs dumped in Hempstead sump
The six adult dogs and one puppy were found in large black garbage bags off South Franklin Street last week.
The six adult dogs and one puppy were found in large black garbage bags off South Franklin Street last week.
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Nassau community safety forum to be held at Hofstra University
Nassau community safety forum to be held at Hofstra University
Some topics that will be covered include dealing with active shooter situations, cyber-bullying, and the war on opioid abuse.
Some topics that will be covered include dealing with active shooter situations, cyber-bullying, and the war on opioid abuse.
Forecast: Periods of rain on tap for LI
Forecast: Periods of rain on tap for LI
News 12 Long Island Weather Center
Coastal flooding is possible along the South Shore during high tide.
Coastal flooding is possible along the South Shore during high tide.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Long Island is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Long Island is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Guide: National Voter Registration Day
Guide: National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
New law bans pet leasing in New York
New law bans pet leasing in New York
New York has become the third state to ban the practice.
New York has become the third state to ban the practice.Suspects sought in Northport lottery scam
Suspects sought in Northport lottery scam
According to police, a woman and a Brazilian man convinced an older woman to withdraw money from her bank account as part of a lottery scam.
According to police, a woman and a Brazilian man convinced an older woman to withdraw money from her bank account as part of a lottery scam.
Some residents oppose plan for Dunkin' Donuts near Nesconset park
Some residents oppose plan for Dunkin' Donuts near Nesconset park
Opponents worry it would be too close to homes and generate too much traffic.
Opponents worry it would be too close to homes and generate too much traffic.
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Google's CEO is heading to Washington after all. Sundar Pichai has agreed to a congressional hearing later this year.
Google's CEO is heading to Washington after all. Sundar Pichai has agreed to a congressional hearing later this year.
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison in sex case
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison in sex case
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
Valley Stream mom delivers baby on way to the hospital
Valley Stream mom delivers baby on way to the hospital
A Valley Stream mom says she delivered her baby while on the way to the hospital.
A Valley Stream mom says she delivered her baby while on the way to the hospital.
