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Gilgo Beach Murderer's Ex-Wife Sleeps In 'Kill Room' Where Victims Were Tortured: Doc | Patch In Review

Also: Swastika leads to explosive materials found at teen's home: PD / Flesh-eating bacteria / Flags / Top park / String of violence: feds

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Gilgo Beach Murderer's Ex-Wife Sleeps In 'Kill Room' Where Victims Were Brutally Tortured, Dismembered: Doc

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Rex Heuermann murdered 7 of his 8 victims in a "kill room" that was also the childhood bedroom of his Long Island home.

Swastika At Syosset School Leads To Discovery Of Explosive Materials, Chemicals At Teen's Syosset Home: PD

A teen and his father were arrested on Wednesday afternoon after police uncovered explosive materials during an investigation, NCPD says.

'Flesh-Eating Bacteria' Found In LI Water Have 20 Percent Chance Of Killing People, Dogs In 48 Hours:Expert

"We have some incredibly pressing problems — but at the same time, some incredible opportunities to address those problems."

As Southold Readies To Celebrate America's 250th Birthday, Help Is Needed To Restore Town's Flags"

At this time, many of the flags and poles are in desperate need of repair or replacement."

LI State Park Named Second Most Popular In New York, Per Comptroller’s Report

A new comptroller's report says Niagara Falls is the most popular state park in New York. The second-place finisher is a south shore staple.

6 Charged After String Of Violent Carjackings, Shooting, LI Robbery: Feds

Federal prosecutors say the group carried out a series of violent carjackings, a shooting, and a home invasion robbery in North Amityville.

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