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

'Need laws that will allow us to charge all drugged driving'

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.

Step back, or you could be charged with a misdemeanor

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'

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

'Sit down! This is my show!'

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Trump and Blakeman have forged an alliance over the years.

Trump endorses Blakeman for county executive re-election bid

Officials for two companies that ferry hundreds of thousands of vehicles each year said the increases are needed to meet rising costs and maintain current levels of service.

Suffolk lawmakers OK price hikes for Shelter Island ferry

They pledged it was the first of more aid to come. Meanwhile, NUMC officials held another rally asserting the state wants to shutter the hospital.

Lawmakers hike aid to NUMC to $50M, call closure claim 'complete fabrication'

Nancy Marks was set to be sentenced Thursday, but "due to a conflict in the Court's calendar," it has been rescheduled until May 28, according to a court filing.

Sentencing of Santos' former campaign treasurer postponed again, court document shows

Nassau University Medical Center would get $40 million for improvements as part of a plan to install a new oversight board.

Sources: State eyes $40M for NUMC as part of plan to install new board 

Lawmakers voted to award the money to Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

Nassau lawmakers OK $1.7M for legal defense against Newsday lawsuit

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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.

'Without this medication, Emma wouldn't be here'

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' 

With some tariffs being paused, what could that mean for Long Island consumers and businesses? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I pass the cost on penny for penny'

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

Hochul announces school cellphone ban

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. 

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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