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Republican lawmakers in the House have struck a tentative deal on the state and local tax deduction, commonly referred to as SALT. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Suffolk County officials advocated in support of stronger laws for those who drive under the influence of drugs.

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A bill that would make it illegal to come within 15 feet of first responders performing their duties in Nassau has come under fire from critics who say it would violate the First Amendment. Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

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In his annual State of the County address, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke of infrastructure projects and economic headwinds. Newsday politics editor David Cruz reports.

'There is uncertainty ahead'

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Chopper rides to go back and forth between the city and Long Island — the kind favored by ultrarich commuters — could also be axed.

NYC's sightseeing helicopter flights would be illegal under bill 

"This is not just numbers. This is not just politics. This has a real-life impact on people," Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) said.

Health advocates, Nassau Dems slam Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

The Nevada-based company dropped its bid to operate a commercial casino in New York and is looking for someone to take over the project.

Sands: Still working on deal for new casino developer

The bill allows for a bit of park land near the field to change designation and be included as part of an anticipated $8B casino project.

State Senate OKs bill allowing Steve Cohen to bid for $8B casino project

County officials have said the funding has been reallocated to organizations that better meet the needs of youth, such as mental health programming,

Suffolk rejects nonprofits' bid to win back funding 

The report comes on the heels of the state takeover of the beleaguered hospital.

NUMC parent company's deficit hit $1.4B in 2024, draft report shows 

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The exchange occurred hours before the legislature failed to pass a bill needed to fund Blakeman's $428 million infrastructure plan.

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As former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo held his first rally as a candidate for New York City mayor in front of cheering supporters, some protesters demonstrated outside. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We know New York is in crisis'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday kicked off his campaign for a second term, promising to lower taxes and crime. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'You ain't seen nothin' yet'

Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke with Newsday about his plans for his second year in office. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk exec's agenda for second year in office

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Lab and families are worried lifesaving research will be jeopardized under the Trump administration's plan to cut $4 billion that research institutions receive from the National Institutes of Health. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Some parishioners defended the mayor after he spoke at a prayer service in Queens, while protesters in Manhattan called for his ouster. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Remove Eric Adams!'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explain the new policy and examine how the partnership between Nassau police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will work.

'Remove criminals from our communities who are here illegally'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stressed this was a "targeted enforcement" against "illegal migrants who have committed crimes." Protesters and advocates are pushing back. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'This isn't about raids' 

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the home of the grandma slice, Umbertos, and puts his hand in the dough to take a stab at pizza making.

LI Works: Earning dough with the 'Pope of Pizza'

As the New York Giants began voluntary offseason team activities on Wednesday, Greg Van Roten and Bobby Okereke spoke a little about what it takes to make the team.

Giants begin offseason workouts

Sources say the man who discovered a body in his backyard pool is a member of the police task force that had been searching for homicide suspect Matthew Zoll. 

Sources: Detective owns home where body was found in pool 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez check out Mill Pond Steak & Seafood in Centerport, which has recently been renovated. 

Summer dining: What's new on the East End

The beach was swarmed with visitors on Sunday, a state parks official said.

Jones Beach air show: What an estimated crowd of 187,000 people saw on Sunday

Billy Joel announced he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa talks to pediatric neurosurgeon Michael Egnor about the disorder. 

What to know about Billy Joel's brain disorder

Bay Shore school district alumnus Joe La Puma surprised players of the high school's first unified basketball team with new sneakers. 

Bay Shore school district alum gifts new sneakers

After overcoming obstacles to become the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, Nancy Leftenant-Colon returned to LI to serve as the school nurse at Amityville Memorial High School. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI nurse broke barriers to serve her country

The Farrell twins were named valedictorian and salutatorian at Mount Sinai High School and they're also both attending the same university in the fall. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Top honors for twins at Mount Sinai High School

A single bite of its shatteringly crisp, golden-brown fabulousness will make an instant taste memory.

Crunch time: Where to find the best Korean fried chicken on LI 

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