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Friday, May 31, 2019

Evening News Brief: NYPD officer pleads not guilty in murder-for-hire plot

NYPD officer pleads not guilty in murder-for-hire plot

An NYPD officer from Oceanside pleaded not guilty to murder-for-hire and obstruction of justice charges Friday in Central Islip court.

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Nassau cracking down on unlicensed limos during prom season

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran says the county is cracking down on unlicensed limousines so teenagers aren't taken for a ride this prom season.

Bill would ease financial burden on caregivers raising kids due to opioids

Protecting grandparents and other family caregivers is the focus of the Grandfamilies Act unveiled Friday by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

LGBT Network cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art Hauppauge facility

The LGBT Network cut the ribbon Friday on its new facility in Hauppauge.

End of an era - WPLJ to go off the air at 7 p.m.

The once-pioneering radio titan WPLJ will sign off the air tonight at 7 p.m., ending decades of music and entertainment over the airwaves of New York and the tri-state area.

2nd alleged victim claims Riverhead principal sexually abused her

Another alleged victim has come forward accusing the principal of Riverhead High School of sexual abuse.

Dance Off: David Sanders Dance Dynamics

Thousands of people voted on the Dance Off challenge on News12.com, and the winners are now in!

Long Beach expected to hold delayed budget vote tonight

Long Beach City Council is expected to vote tonight on its $97.6 million proposed budget that includes a nearly 8% tax hike.

Ben & Jerry's plans to make CBD ice cream

Ben and Jerry's says it will make CBD ice cream once the FDA legalizes it for food and beverages.

The Download: Welt Belt

In today's The Download, News 12's Andrew Ehinger shows us the Welt Belt, a tracker that is smart and fashionable.

Dog Day Fridays for May 31

This week's dogs are up for adoption at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 3320 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh. Their phone number is (516) 785-5220.