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

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

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

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Phil's Pizzeria & Restaurant Syosset to try their viral dessert pizza, which is made with Nutella and cookies. 

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