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A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

'The taxpayers are paying too much' 

Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

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

Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO alleged shooter, is fighting extradition back to New York City on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of executive Brian Thompson. 

Luigi Mangione, suspected CEO killer, fights extradition to NY

Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

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A shortage of homes on the market continued to fuel competition in November, according to new data released Monday

Home prices rise 7% in Nassau, nearly 5% in Suffolk vs. 2023

Should underage gambling no longer be a crime.

New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine

New Jersey's red-hot internet gambling market continued to smash records in November, even as revenue inside physical casinos continued to lag behind pre-pandemic levels at six of Atlantic City's nine casinos.

Another month, another record smashed for New Jersey internet gambling

Julie Scelfo started MAMA — Mothers Against Media Addiction — earlier this year to help parents fight back against the harms of social media on children.

Insider Q&A: High hopes for Australia social media ban and channeling parental 'fury' over tech

Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don't buckle up.

US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts

Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated

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Richters Orchard in Northport and Schmitt's Family Farms in Dix Hills offer two different fall experiences, but both families who live there love it. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger reports.

'I want to see people coming through the yard'

The Island's first Wegmans is set to open in February 2025. Store manager Dawn Cooper gives us a sneak peek inside the 101,000-square-foot store.

First Wegmans on LI set for February opening

Modupe Ruth Ogunlaja Armstead and her husband, Don Armstead, owners of MRO Palace in Elmont, spoke about how they will be using Small Business Saturday to boost their business — not an easy task for a store where everything is custom-made.

'I want everybody that comes here to have an experience'

Despite worries about inflation, LIers were still out at the malls early on Black Friday/

Catching up with Black Friday bargain hunters

Long Island shoppers hit the malls and outlets for the best deals on Black Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'They want to see, touch and feel what they're purchasing'

Holiday shoppers are looking for deals in 2024, with consumer spending expected to increase. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Get those deals while you can'

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

Black-owned small businesses received less encouragement from banks, including some in Nassau County, according to a federal study. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia report.

'You need access to this capital'

According to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of groceries to make Thanksgiving dinner at home this month will be a little cheaper than it was last year.

"Just looking out for all the sales"

She's one of many live wedding painters across the Island who have made the popular trend a part of their every day business.

Meet Angelis Vaca, a local wedding painter on Long Island

Long Island vineyards, fishermen and utility workers have been affected by climate change. Newsday utilities reporter Mark Harrington reports.

'Grape growing on LI is changing'

Eligible homeowners can apply for as much as $50,000 in half grants and half low-interest loans to make their homes less prone to flooding or energy efficient. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I knew flooding was going to be an issue'

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