<p>In his annual State of the County address, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke of infrastructure projects and economic headwinds. Newsday&nbsp;politics editor David Cruz reports.</p>


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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.

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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Mamdani, 33, wants to raise taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs like free child care and buses and more — plans he has promoted on viral TikTok videos.

How Zohran Mamdani, a very online Democratic Socialist, is polling 2nd in NYC mayoral race

Bruce Blakeman claims the lawsuit against him was "intended to punish, intimidate and harass" him as Nassau county executive.

Blakeman files countersuit against Democrats over legality of armed citizen program

Nearly 184,000 homeowners who disputed their property assessments settled with the county.

Nassau tax assessment reductions reach 11-year high

Newsday has reported that sources say the IG's office had begun an inquiry a month ago as LIPA neared a decision about its future operations.

LIPA, trustees hiring attorneys for probe by state IG, sources say

The Trump administration rescinded layoffs of some program workers following backlash.

Senate Democrats plan to grill RFK Jr. over 9/11 health program

A list of proposed projects due this month has been delayed until the summer.

Suffolk raked in $3.8M in new sales tax for sewer fund, Romaine says

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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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14-year-old Evan Taveras of Valley Stream paints custom cleats for MLB stars, including the Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Mets' Pete Alonso. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Valley Stream teen paints custom cleats for MLB stars

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park in September and so are changes to the course, Newsday TV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Bethpage Black makes changes in advance of the Ryder Cup

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels is going to be out of service for the better part of the next three years as Amtrak conducts repairs to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Newsday's Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo takes us on a tour of the damage.

Looking at repairs needed inside the East River tunnels

Despite arrests, complaints, convictions and judgments, 46 physicians were allowed to practice freely. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and reporters from Newsday's health and investigative teams have the story.

Broken Practice: State failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

Josue and Jose Alexander Lopez were deported to El Salvador despite living in Central Islip for nearly 10 years. 

Central Islip brothers deported to El Salvador 

The shark was seen swimming a few hundred feet from shore. Watch to hear an expert's advice about swimming this summer.

Great white shark spotted off Montauk coast

Simo, an NYPD explosive detection dog named after Detective Brian Simonsen, a Calverton resident killed in the line of duty in 2019, is retiring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

NYPD dog, Simo, named after fallen detective from LI, is retiring

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talked to the NY State Parks regional director about the upcoming FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach May 24-25.

Know before you go: FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at this summer's biggest concerts on Long Island.

Summer concerts preview: Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper and more 

For more than three decades, Rob Rimmer, the chief brand officer at Lacrosse Unlimited in Edgewood, has been pouring his heart into making custom sticks. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI Works: Visiting the Willy Wonka of lacrosse

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Half Hollow Hills West lacrosse and football star Anthony Raio, plus West Babylon honors recent car crash victims.

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Interview with Hills West's Anthony Raio 

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