Ex-Suffolk police chief's corruption conviction appeal denied
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A federal appeals court rejected an appeal from former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke.
Burke's lawyers wanted their client's 2016 corruption conviction vacated. His lawyers say the judge in the case should have recused himself for commenting on the investigation that led to Burke's arrest.
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Burke pleaded guilty to beating a prisoner and trying to cover it up. He was sentenced to 46 months in prison and has since been released to a halfway house.
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Police: 2 men broke into East Meadow smoke shop and stole e-cigarettes
Police: 2 men broke into East Meadow smoke shop and stole e-cigarettes
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Police: Woman fatally stabbed by son while sitting in car in Brentwood
Police: Woman fatally stabbed by son while sitting in car in Brentwood
Police: Woman fatally stabbed by son while sitting in car in Brentwood
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Multiple people injured after armed home invasion in Riverhead
Riverhead police investigate possible home invasion at apartment complex
Riverhead police investigate possible home invasion at apartment complex
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Police: 2 arrested; third suspect wanted in Valley Stream robbery
Police say two men were arrested and a third is on the loose following a robbery in Valley Stream Saturday.Police say two men were arrested and a third is on the loose following a robbery in Valley Stream Saturday.Police: Man, woman tied up in Freeport during armed home invasion
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Police: 2 arrested; third suspect wanted in Valley Stream robbery
Police: 2 arrested; third suspect wanted in Valley Stream robbery
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Riverhead police investigate possible home invasion at apartment complex
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Manny is a 5-month-old male, Lab/Spaniel mix from Texas. He's an extremely playful, energetic and bouncy pup. He would thrive in a high energy home!
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Chinese lantern festival lights up the sky above Citi Field for the holiday season
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Your Long Island 2019 Holiday Photos
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2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
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Your December 2019 Storm Photos
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