DNA evidence linked Richard Cottingham to the killing of Diane Cusick, prompting Nassau County prosecutors to review 13 years of unsolved murders of women. Source: New York Times
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Cutchogue, N.Y.: An Appealing Alternative to the Hamptons
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2022
The Suffolk County hamlet attracts buyers with walkable beaches, low-key restaurants and good schools. But finding a home there has never been harder. Source: New York Times
Lee E. Koppelman, Trailblazing Long Island Planner, Dies at 94
By Gotham Rex on March 26, 2022
He was a pioneer in grappling with suburban sprawl and preserving open spaces, helping to shape the region. Source: New York Times
Chinese Agents Charged With Spying on Critics of Beijing in U.S.
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2022
Five agents of the Chinese secret police targeted a congressional candidate, an artist, the father of an Olympic figure skater and many others, federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
Warehouses Transform N.Y.C. Neighborhoods as E-Commerce Booms
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2022
The region is home to the largest concentration of online shoppers in the country. The facilities, key to delivering packages on time, are reshaping neighborhoods. Source: New York Times
Behind the Entenmann’s Cellophane, a Slice of Long Island Life
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2022
The passing of a founding baker reminds our writer of what the brand meant, and still does, in its birthplace — banana crunch, polysorbate 60 and all. Source: New York Times
Teva Pharmaceuticals Found Liable in Landmark Opioid Trial
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2021
The case was the first of its kind, targeting every point of the prescription opioid supply chain, from manufacturers to pharmacy chains that filled prescriptions. Source: New York Times
School District Investigates Claims of Longtime Sexual Misconduct by Teachers
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2021
Six teachers from Babylon High School have been placed on leave as the investigation continues and alumnae come forward with claims. Source: New York Times
Storm Batters Long Island With Hail and Prompts Rare Tornado Warnings
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2021
A fast-moving storm affected New York City, Long Island and New Jersey, leaving in its wake uprooted trees and some power failures. Source: New York Times
Fetty Wap Is Arrested on Federal Drug Charges at Citi Field
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2021
The rapper, who had been set to perform at the Rolling Loud music festival, was arraigned Friday on Long Island. Source: New York Times
Woman Becomes a Cop After Being Shot by Her Jail Guard Boyfriend
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2021
Katrina Brownlee was abused, shot and left for dead. Told she’d never walk again, she went on to have a 20-year career with the N.Y.P.D. Source: New York Times
Long Island Man Targeted Latino Immigrants for Attack, Police Say
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2021
The authorities said the 19-year-old man chose victims at gathering places for day laborers. Source: New York Times
Police Are Eager to Question Fiancé of Missing ‘Van Life’ Woman
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2021
Gabrielle Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, left on July 2 for a cross-country trip in their outfitted van. He returned home without her. Her family is publicly begging him for answers. Source: New York Times
Police Want to Question Fiancé of Missing Gabrielle Petito
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2021
Gabrielle Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, left on July 2 for a cross-country trip in their outfitted van. He returned home without her. Her family is publicly begging him for answers. Source: New York Times
Fiancé Is a 'Person of Interest' in the Disappearance of Gabrielle Petito
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2021
Gabrielle Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, left on July 2 for an adventure in their outfitted van. Now, the police say, she is missing and her fiancé is “a person of interest” in her disappearance. Source: New York Times