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The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump's megabill, which he is expected to sign on Friday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa takes a look at how it could impact your finances.

House passes Trump's megabill

President Trump's megabill promises to make big changes to taxes and essential programs nationwide. Here's how it could impact Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Any little bit of relief would be great'

A bill passed by the Senate raises the SALT cap, but provisions in the bill could limit who benefits. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's winning by not subtracting'

During her time in Congress, McCarthy became a leading advocate for gun control legislation. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more on her legacy.

Remembering Rep. Carolyn McCarthy

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A new bill in the Town of Southold aims to reduce the proliferation of political lawn signs, which can last long after an election is held.

Not on my lawn. Southold to regulate political signs that last too long

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has determined the Senate bill would increase deficits by $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034.

NY Republicans back Trump, despite big bill's cost

Longtime Atlantic Beach mayor resigns

In the two Working Families races, Peter Collins defeated Mark Bernardo for town clerk, and for town board, Ieshia Galicia and Andrew Smith defeated Tom Neely.

Three winners emerge after primary vote recounts in Southampton

The bill extends tax cuts and offsets some of the cost with reductions in safety-net programs.

SALT, solar and overtime pay: How the Trump megabill affects your wallet

Commute times through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, including the last three miles of the Long Island Expressway, are down 22%.

How Manhattan congestion pricing has changed traffic — and maybe public opinion

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It was State Assemb. Zohran Mamdani's night as he declared victory over former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who conceded in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday.

Cuomo: 'Tonight was not our night'

NYS lawmakers pass bill to end anonymous calls to child abuse hotline. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Concerned about the use of CPS as a weapon'

Nassau Democrats have proposed an ordinance that would add Juneteenth to the county's list of official holidays. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A slap in the face to those who recognize this holiday'

Port Washington residents and officials are mounting a campaign to bring Fernando Mejia back after ICE agents took him from the parking lot of the bagel store he manages.

'Makes me sick that a guy like that could just lose everything'

LI reps have vowed to continue fighting to raise the SALT tax cap. Newsday deputy politics editor David Cruz reports.

'Fight this tooth and nail'

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

With casino project dead, what's next for Nassau Coliseum?

The state budget has new limits making it harder for taxpayers to know what they are paying for. Newsday reporter Michael Gormley has more. 

'More difficult to assess' 

Extensive Medicaid cuts proposed in President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could significantly affect substance abuse programs on Long Island, advocates say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Some will close, and every one of them will be taking fewer people'

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More pets go missing on July 4 than any other time of the year. Here are some tips to keeping your pets safe. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Keeping your pets safe on July 4

We built our own combination of fresh pasta with sauce at a brand new eatery in Mineola.

Authentic pasta eatery opens in Mineola

Human remains were found in a car submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor Monday evening. Detectives believe it is the missing piece of a cold case that's more than a decade old. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Human remains found in car submerged at Cedar Beach

The Islanders' No. 1 draft pick, Matthew Schaefer, made a big impression on the team in summer prospect development camp in East Meadow. Newsday's Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross reports.

Schaefer continues to impress at Isles prospect camp

Visit Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tours in Setauket to learn about the Culper Spy Ring and the role Long Island played in the Revolutionary War.

Learning about LI's Culper Spy Ring

From the beach to the ice cream counter to the lighthouse, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your guide to visiting Robert Moses State Park.

Exploring Robert Moses State Park

Ken's got spirits! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the Long Island Spirits distillery for barrels of fun.

LI Works: Ken gets into the spirits!

An estimated 2.5 million people were in attendance with spectators, marchers and attendees.

NYC Pride: Protest, perseverance at annual celebration

The delay forced the LIRR to extend the life of its M3 fleet, which will be retired.

The old LIRR M3 trains will be phased out in 2030

Dozens of protesters rallied in Hempstead Sunday against recent ICE raids in the community. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'They're trying to find a job and support their families'

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