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Two groups are trying to clear legal hurdles to build a casino in Queens and the Bronx.

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Additional hours have been added at the DMV for Long Islanders to upgrade their driver's licenses to a federal real ID. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It is a huge inconvenience'

New York's top earners will continue to pay their fair share, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed budget. Newsday's Albany reporter Michael Gormley explains. 

Budget proposal includes extension on temporary tax to wealthiest NYers

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman react to the move to rescind congestion pricing in New York City. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more. 

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Clearing up the issue would have a domino effect on settling other outstanding ones and setting the course for the State Legislature to vote on budget deal this month.

Hochul: State lawmakers 'on verge' of a deal on discovery law

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The governor wants to tweak a 2019 law that was created to prohibit prosecutors from withholding evidence during the discovery phase of a criminal trial.

Hochul, lawmakers may be near compromise on issue delaying state budget

One of the companies recently filed litigation against the New York Attorney General's Office in federal court, asking a judge to declare its business practices legal. 

Charging 750% interest on payday loans? New York's AG alleges these companies have.

Attorney General Letitia James is seeking to restore access to money meant to help schools, teachers and students recover from COVID-19.

NY, multistate group sue feds over millions in education funds

The news comes amid a crackdown by the Trump administration on students from other countries.

Visas revoked for 11 Stony Brook University students, officials confirm

As of December there were 50,292 HEAP benefits authorized in Suffolk County valued at $13.2 million, and 14,929 benefits of $4.8 million in Nassau, state figures show.

HEAP firings raise uncertainty about continued utility bill assistance

The directive called on states to certify they had ended racial preferences and other diversity, equity and inclusion programs in K-12 schools or face the loss of federal funding.

NYS Education Department says it will not comply with federal DEI directive

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for the advancement of nuclear power with green energy facing opposition from Washington, D.C. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more. 

Hochul eyes 'advanced' nuclear power to meet climate goals

Gov. Kathy Hochul has laid out her state budget proposal, increasing the total spending to $252 billion. It includes a middle-class tax break, tax rebate checks up to $500 to families and a 4.7% increase in school aid. 

While the state Department of Motor Vehicles says the Mobile IDs are safe, some critics argue the digital driver's license poses personal privacy and security concerns. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Mobile ID app draws scrutiny

Tthe U.S.-Canada border is the longest in the world at 5,525 miles — more than twice as long as the border with Mexico — and it's pretty porous.

No fence. No barricade. Much of northern border looks like this.

Donna and Bill Leduc woke up in the middle of the night to find a man in their living room and a woman in their bathroom. With the help of a translator app, they discovered the pair had entered the country illegally by crossing the border near the couple's home in upstate New York.

This couple awoke to find two strangers inside their home. What they did next may surprise you.

Near Ozzie Glidden's property line on the northern border is a sign that says, "Stop. Do Not Cross," next to a person-sized hole in the fence.

He lives steps from the border. Illegal crossings have become a common sight.

Murad Awawdeh is president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, a policy and advocacy organization representing more than 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups statewide. "The vast majority of people who are coming to the U.S. at our southern and northern border are seeking refuge and safety," he said.

Advocates want help for immigrants 'fleeing for their lives'

Encounters at the northern land border have increased by nearly 82% percent from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2024 

Illegal crossings rise along NY's 445-mile border with Canada

Since 1985, gift cards worth $11.4 million have gone unused on Long Island, according to state officials. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Use it as quickly as possible'

Lawmakers argue the state's animal sale ban, set to go into effect Sunday, would put pet store owners out of business. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted

Gov. Kathy Hochul says 8.6 million New Yorkers would receive checks, including 1.3 million people on Long Island. 

Rebate checks for NYers would range from $300 to $500

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

'The idea would be bell to bell'

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Take your exercise routine airborne. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits The Aerial Loft in Mineola for this week's Fitness Fix.

Fitness Fix: The Aerial Loft

For some small businesses who specialize in imported goods, President Trump's tariffs have created uncertainty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island grocers concerned about tariffs

A new discovery by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory shows promise for the possible early treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research at LI lab

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is a kid in a candy store. He visits the Chowards factory to see how they make their famous Violet mints.

LI Works: Sweet time at the Chowards mints factory

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the renovated RPM Raceway in East Farmingdale, featuring LED-lit tracks and advanced karts for an immersive racing experience.

Raceway unveils new go-kart track, massive upgrades

Eastport-South Manor's Alexandra DaEira-Loccisano has become one of the top flag football quarterbacks on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

She's one of LI's top flag football QBs

Nassau County has joined the state's task force to crack down on license plates that have been altered, also known as "ghost plates," while Suffolk is considering a similar move. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

Nassau joins New York 'ghost vehicle' task force

The popular Korean fried chicken chain opened its first Long Island location.

Popular Korean fried chicken chain opens first Long Island location

The Trump administration has postponed a U.S. EPA rule slated to ban the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene, found in places such as dry cleaning and degreasers. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE

Meet the Aged Skaters, a group of people of a certain age who are getting back into skateboarding at Veterans Park in East Northport. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

GenX skateboarders still out there skating, in their 50s and up

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