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  • Slain woman's accused boyfriend: 'I didn't do the crime'

    ...trial on murder charges, Valdez-Cruz fervently denied any part in Bird's March 19, 2009, death.He agreed to be interviewed by Newsday against the advice of his defense lawyer, Dana Grossblatt, of Jericho . But Valdez-Cruz did heed Grossblatt's advice not to... |more

  • Olympic drug testing for Mayweather-Mosley fight

    ...Athletic Commission, which only uses urine samples. But Keith Kizer, the executive director of Nevada 's athletic commission, told Newsday earlier this month they would welcome the results."If they are taking blood tests, I would want to see copies of those... |more

  • Bicyclist hit by car in Melville

    ...on Pinelawn Road or attempting to cross it when he was struck, McKeefrey said.A Suffolk County Police helicopter landed on Newsday's lawn, which is near the crash site."The helicopter needed a landing zone," McKeefrey said. "We were looking for a wide, open... |more

  • People on the move

    ...publisher.Lisa Rosenblum has been promoted to executive vice president, government and public affairs, at Bethpage -based Cablevision Systems Corp., Newsday's parent company. The East Hampton resident was senior vice president, government and education.... |more

  • Rangmahal

    ...with overdone vegetable fritters and spinach kebabs and cashew rolls. Try the samosas instead, and savor the house's fine breads.The Newsday rating for the restaurant's food is one and-one half stars. Rangmahal is at 355 S. Broadway, Hicksville; 516-942-7256... |more

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  • Leighton owners should look to Boucher

    ...his status following the morning skate. The Islanders are hoping Kyle Okposo (68, 14-28-42, 30 percent), can play against Getzlaf. Newsday reports his status for the game against the Ducks is questionable because of an undisclosed injury. In Columbus, leading... 48 m ago |more

  • Nathan's session won't be open

    ...memories of my career over there, wearing that uniform, but you only think about those when they are brought up,'' Santana told Newsday. "That's the past now. I have to live in my reality. I'm here in New York and working, trying to get memorable moments here.... |more

  • Slain woman's accused boyfriend: 'I didn't do the crime'

    ...trial on murder charges, Valdez-Cruz fervently denied any part in Bird's March 19, 2009, death.He agreed to be interviewed by Newsday against the advice of his defense lawyer, Dana Grossblatt, of Jericho . But Valdez-Cruz did heed Grossblatt's advice not to... |more

  • Olympic drug testing for Mayweather-Mosley fight

    ...Athletic Commission, which only uses urine samples. But Keith Kizer, the executive director of Nevada 's athletic commission, told Newsday earlier this month they would welcome the results."If they are taking blood tests, I would want to see copies of those... |more

  • Bicyclist hit by car in Melville

    ...on Pinelawn Road or attempting to cross it when he was struck, McKeefrey said.A Suffolk County Police helicopter landed on Newsday's lawn, which is near the crash site."The helicopter needed a landing zone," McKeefrey said. "We were looking for a wide, open... |more