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: Stray bullets strike 2 homes in Dix Hills
Police: Stray bullets strike 2 homes in Dix Hills
Suffolk police say stray bullets struck two homes Saturday morning in Dix Hills.Suffolk police say stray bullets struck two homes Saturday morning in Dix Hills.Garden City mom pleads for return of stolen urn containing baby's ashes
Garden City mom pleads for return of stolen urn containing baby's ashes
Garden City mom pleads for return of stolen urn containing baby's ashes
Garden City mom pleads for return of stolen urn containing baby's ashes
A Garden City mom is pleading for the return of her baby's ashes.A Garden City mom is pleading for the return of her baby's ashes.Former Suffolk judge takes plea deal in stolen underwear case
Former Suffolk judge takes plea deal in stolen underwear case
A former Suffolk District Court judge pleaded guilty today to charges he stole his ex-intern's dirty underwear.
A former Suffolk District Court judge pleaded guilty today to charges he stole his ex-intern's dirty underwear.
A former Suffolk District Court judge pleaded guilty to a charge he stole his ex-intern's dirty underwear.A former Suffolk District Court judge pleaded guilty to a charge he stole his ex-intern's dirty underwear.Police: Women wanted for stealing pricey jackets from Walt Whitman Mall
Police: 2 women stole pricey jackets from Walt Whitman Mall
According to police, they stole two Moncler jackets from Saks Fifth Avenue in Huntington Station last month.According to police, they stole two Moncler jackets from Saks Fifth Avenue in Huntington Station last month.Port Jefferson man sentenced for $147M stock scheme
Port Jefferson man sentenced for $147M stock scheme
A Port Jefferson native will spend the next 10 years in prison for his role in a $147 million stock scheme.A Port Jefferson native will spend the next 10 years in prison for his role in a $147 million stock scheme.
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Dog Day Fridays for Sept. 13
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Koda is a 6-month-old Cane Corso.
Koda is a 6-month-old Cane Corso.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or email.This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or email.NFL Week 1: Photos of the Week
NFL Week 1: Photos of the Week
Here are some of the best photos of the week from the NFL's Week 1.
Here are some of the best photos of the week from the NFL's Week 1.
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Jason Aldean with Kane Brown at Jones Beach
This week, Jason Aldean performed with Kane Brown and Carly Pearce.This week, Jason Aldean performed with Kane Brown and Carly Pearce.LIRR's M9 trains go into service
LIRR's M9 trains go into service
LIRR's M9 trains go into service.LIRR's M9 trains go into service.Sights and scenes at RuPaul's DragCon NYC
Sights and scenes at RuPaul's DragCon NYC
Some of the top drag queens from all over the world descended on New York City on Friday.Some of the top drag queens from all over the world descended on New York City on Friday.
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Flames rip through Elmont store
Flames rip through Elmont store
A fast-moving fire ripped through a store in Elmont overnight, destroying the building.A fast-moving fire ripped through a store in Elmont overnight, destroying the building.School Spirit Showdown: Submit your school!
School Spirit Showdown: Submit your school!
It's a battle for bragging rights! News 12 is looking for the schools with the most school spirit! Is it yours?
It's a battle for bragging rights! News 12 is looking for the schools with the most school spirit! Is it yours?
Union votes to strike at General Motors' US plants
Union votes to strike at General Motors' US plants
Union votes to strike at General Motors' US plants
Union votes to strike at General Motors' US plants
The United Auto Workers union announced Sunday that its roughly 49,000 workers at General Motors plants in the U.S. would go on strike just before midnight because contentious talks on a new contract had broken down.The United Auto Workers union announced Sunday that its roughly 49,000 workers at General Motors plants in the U.S. would go on strike just before midnight because contentious talks on a new contract had broken down.Police: Mount Sinai man fatally struck by vehicle in Coram
Police: Mount Sinai man fatally struck by vehicle in Coram
Police say a Mount Sinai man is dead after he was hit by a car in Coram Saturday night.Police say a Mount Sinai man is dead after he was hit by a car in Coram Saturday night.Suffolk launches bike-sharing program
Suffolk launches bike-sharing program
Suffolk officials launched the county's regional bike-sharing program on Sunday.Suffolk officials launched the county's regional bike-sharing program on Sunday.
