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Fifty people, originally from 29 countries, were sworn in as U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony Wednesday at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook.

'We're very honored and excited'

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'How did it get so out of hand?'

Officials announced that Breeze Airways will be offering direct flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday and Sundays starting in October.

'It's an exciting place for LIers to travel and visit'

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

'Bell to bell cellphone ban'

A Suffolk police officer was released from the hospital after being slashed while arresting a suspect in Copiague. 

Officer released from hospital after being slashed 

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The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump's demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

Mount Sinai South Nassau has opened its expanded emergency department.

Oceanside hospital debuts new emergency room

Customers who bought leased vehicles from the dealerships were being overcharged, the attorney general's office said.

AG: 4 LI Nissan dealerships allegedly cheated customers

U.S. stocks ended a choppy day higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate alone, as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the U.S. economy.

Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady

The Harborside retirement community in Port Washington recently entered into its third bankruptcy in 10 years, and is currently trying to find a buyer, leaving many residents concerned about their futures.

Complete coverage: The Harborside retirement community in Port Washington

Consumer and environmental groups are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices.

Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

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Hochul announces school cellphone ban

Late payments from Nassau putting squeeze on day care providers

Open mic nights are growing in popularity at the Amityville Music Hall. 

Booming open mic nights on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to North Quarter Farm and Tweeds in Riverhead.

LI Works: Ken goes where the bison roam in Riverhead

Out of the classroom and into the flames, Mattituck High School senior Rocco Horton helped battle the Westhampton wildfires.  NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI high school senior battled Westhampton wildfire

After seeing the often low-quality intake photos of adoptable dogs, Garrett Camasi decided to offer pet portraits to Almost Home Animal Rescue in East Patchogue. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

These adoptable pets are picture perfect!

Twin sophomores Derek and Ryan Yormack are making a major impact on Bellmore JFK's baseball team. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Meet the Yormacks, Bellmore JFK baseball's twins

The driver faces charges of unlawful fleeing a police officer and driving without a license.

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, dragging cop near Green Acres Mall, police say

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI’s 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

St. Anthony’s High School senior returns to the field after crash 

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Amazon is looking to buy nearly 27 acres of the Sunrise Mall property to open an 'operations facility.'

Amazon under contract to buy parts of Sunrise Mall property

Long Island Housing Services has reached two settlements in housing discrimination complaints against a landlord and an agent. Newsday reporter Jonathan LaMantia has the story. 

Section 8 discrimination claims settled

Some real estate experts are concerned about the potential effect of the economic outlook on the spring market. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has the story.

'We're still seeing pretty steady growth'

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

The Trump administration has stated that beginning on May 5, the Education Department will begin collecting student debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There will be some adverse impact'

Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at Long Island home prices, which rose to a $705,000 median sales price (excluding the East End) in the first quarter of 2025. 

'They don't anticipate things changing'

Housing lottery applications are now open for 53 new affordable apartment units in Hempstead Village.

Lottery opens for affordable Hempstead apartments 

LIers are coping with the high prices of eggs as Easter approaches. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

Egg prices have increased 108% since last year 

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

'Mr. President, we need a break!'

The tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump's administration have led to a roller coaster week on the stock market. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at what it means for the Long Island housing market.

'Long Island's housing market is pretty resilient'

The impact of tariffs from the Trump administration has many Long Islanders worried about the cost of living. 

'The grocery store is costing you $100 more'

Tariffs against Canada and Mexico, initiated by President Donald Trump, took effect on Tuesday. Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda explains how this could impact Long Islanders.

'It might cause the cost of goods to increase'

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