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Thursday, April 9, 2026 ~ Volume 138 ~ Issue Number 21 ~ $1.00
Heuermann Pleads Guilty in Gilgo Beach Case By Madison Warren Perhaps the most historic criminal development in Long Island’s history reached a close on Wednesday, as Rex Heuermann, 62, of Massapequa Park, pled guilty to murdering eight women over a period of over thirty years. District Attorney Ray Tierney (R) announced that Heuermann pled guilty to three counts of murder in the First Degree and four counts of murder in the Second Degree. As part of his allocution, he also publicly admitted to killing an eighth victim, Karen Vergata. Continued on page 5
(Inset) D.A. Ray Tierney (Credit - Matt Meduri), Rex Heuermann (above).
Two Havens Wins Gold for Best Stout in NY By Madison Warren Two Havens Brewing Company, Smithtown’s first and only brewery, has earned gold in the Best Stout category at the annual New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) competition in Albany. The competition highlights more than 500 breweries, microbreweries, farm breweries, brewpubs, and brewing-related businesses across the state, all of which are part of NYSBA’s mission to support and protect New York’s craft beer industry through advocacy, education, and promotion. With dozens of categories in the competition, Two Havens faced stiff competition, going up against 35 other breweries in the Best Stout category. Owner Dave Okenshorn said the brewery’s first beer was brewed in 2023, and while they have continued to grow and improve since then, the win came as a surprise. With New York State home to some of the best brewers in the country, the recognition underscores the significance of the achievement. Continued on page 10
Team members of Two Havens Brewing Co.
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