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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'

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The speech offers residents the chance to hear the county executive's priorities. 

Here's how some of Bruce Blakeman's priorities have fared since his last speech

The first-term county executive is running for reelection in November.

Bruce Blakeman delivers State of the County address 

The EPA administrator promises 31 actions to advance President Donald Trump's executive orders.

Zeldin says he will slash climate-change rules and spending

Democrats and activists countered the Trump official with loud rallies and news conferences of their own.

Trump border czar NY visit highlights divide on deportations

Sports gambling sites say the proposed ban would take away choice from players, and are urging customers to contact their legislators.

NY law seeks to curb addiction to sports gambling apps

The county executive made the claims during a segment on CNN. 

Blakeman backtracks claim on Mahmoud Khalil

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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!'

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'

Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin will lead the Environmental Protection Agency following his confirmation by the Senate on Wednesday. 

Lee Zeldin will officially lead the EPA

The cameras were funded by a $250,000 state grant.

New license plate readers coming to Jericho 

A judge has approved Nassau County's new legislative district map, redrawing the lines of 19 districts, according to court filings. Newsday Columnist Joye Brown explains what this means for Long Islanders in those communities.

Judge approves new Nassau County legislative district map

More than a quarter of all tickets written in the Town of Hempstead were issued in and around those four districts.

80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program

A Newsday investigation found Hempstead Town issued 80,000 school bus camera tickets in districts that did not authorize the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have the story.

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