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Supporters of the plan say refunds are the right thing to do. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan explains how Nassau would refund the fees if the plan was approved. 

Lawmaker has 'no intention' of calling for vote on bill refunding red-light fees

As families gather for Thanksgiving dinner, trauma expert Sara Glass says keep the focus on connecting with relatives, not on making a point if political conversations arise.

'This one is gonna be so tough'

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

His raw vote total in the two counties — both of which he carried comfortably — has increased each time he has run:

Donald Trump garners 53% of vote on Long Island

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The package of laws also contains one that requires private health insurers to cover neuropsychological exams to diagnose dyslexia.

 New state laws improve access to doulas, child care

Weiner, who was forced to resign over a sexting scandal in 2011, faces tough competition for the seat.

Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner explores running for City Council

Challenger Gordon Charlop, who sued the district last year, is looking to unseat incumbent Vanessa Tamari.

Candidate facing new incumbent after suing over his election loss last year

The proposition comes nearly two weeks after a state court ruled the added penalties were illegal.

Nassau Dems push $400M fund for drivers hit with red-light camera ticket fees

Tax levy hikes will range from 7.2% to 11%, and elected officials will get pay raises.

All 5 East End towns vote to approve tax hikes, piercing tax cap

Riverhead Town has OKd the plan for Wading River. Emergency responders see it as a needed boost for communications, but some neighbors aren't happy.

Wading River cellphone tower plan has supporters, detractors

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Democratic officials are warning that NY could be a target of "retribution" from President-elect Trump, Newsday's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

'New York is kind of bracing for this'

Democrat Tom Suozzi claimed victory in his re-election bid in the 4th Congressional District.

'Let's keep on fighting together'

Democrat Laura Gillen declared victory in the 4th Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. Anthony D'Esposito.

'It's time to get Congress back to work again'

Democrat John Avlon concedes race in the 1st Congressional District to Republican Nick LaLota.

'We fought the good fight' 

Democrat Rob Lubin concedes race in the 2nd Congressional District to Republican Andrew Garbarino.

  'Honored to have had the opportunity to represent my home' 

Andrew Garbarino claimed victory in his re-election bid to represent the 2nd Congressional District.

'We are gonna put this country back on the right track'

Republican Rep. Nick LaLota said he was "fired up" as he declared victory in his re-election bid for the 1st Congressional District.

'I campaigned on the issues that matter'

Turnout has been heavy across Long Island on Election Day.

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