<p>Trump supporters and local GOP officials came to the Coliseum for the former president&#39;s rally. Some waited hours to see him. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman provided a traffic and security update in advance of former President Donald Trump's rally at Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.

'Traffic will be incredibly heavy'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about'

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.

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Residents of Stony Brook are dealing with the aftermath of the storm that hit Sunday night into Monday. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

'The house broke off and drifted toward the harbor'

NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn is in Chicago as LI convention delegates and Gov. Hochul rally for the presidential ticket.

'Energy and enthusiasm'

Former Long Island Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft inside Central Islip federal court on Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He's not above the law'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has yet to announce an official reelection bid, but has still amassed more than $1 million in campaign funds, Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette reports.

'He is amassing a war chest'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation, calling it a "bill that protects the public." 

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Collection of unpaid school bus camera tickets won't begin anytime soon, as Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine hasn't signed off on a BusPatrol plan to hire a debt collector for $13 million in unpaid fines. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion reports.

'It's a pretty substantial number of tickets'

Newsday canvassed young LI voters to see how they were assessing the candidates, the issues and their role in the election. NewsdayTV's Grace Keating reports.

'It does matter who the President is'

Jake's 58 is the first and only New York casino to be slapped with 26 violations for allegedly employing people without the proper gaming license, including top political appointees. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

'It's going to be resolved, we're working on it' 

Newsday columnist Joye Brown breaks down the numbers from the latest Siena College/Newsday poll

Poll results: Do Long Islanders think democracy is on the line?

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Trump supporters and local GOP officials came to the Coliseum for the former president's rally. Some waited hours to see him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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