Nassau PBA president James McDermott said in a news conference on Wednesday that the department's patrol cars are old and pose a danger to public safety. The short supply of functioning cars may compromise officers' response times, he added.


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The Siena survey also found that U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand commands a generous lead in her reelection bid.

Harris leads Trump by 13 points statewide; rights amendment backed, poll says

In August, the North Hempstead town board failed to approve a one-year moratorium on the systems.

Town will try again to ban battery storage plants

Seat belts have become common in large charter buses such as the one involved in the Sept. 21 fatal crash involving Farmingdale High School band members. All large buses for hire built after November 2016 must have lap-and-shoulder seat belts.

Seat belts are common on motor coaches, but passengers aren't required to use them

Ex-president's visit could be a way to mobilize voters, whether they're for Trump or against.

Democrats and Republicans alike hope to benefit from Trump's LI rally

Nassau police arrested a protester at a Cedarhurst pro-Palestinian rally for violating the county's Mask Transparency Act.

Nassau mask ban leads to arrest at pro-Palestinian rally

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, his inner circle and political campaign are under at least four federal investigations, which has included subpoenas of City Hall, searches of aides' homes and the seizure of electronic devices, including the mayor's own.

Adams, saying he 'follows the law,' defends his administration, deflects questions about federal probes

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Former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Joye Brown talks about the impact the rally could have for New York.

What will be the impact on local elections?

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman provided a traffic and security update in advance of former President Donald Trump's rally at Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.

'Traffic will be incredibly heavy'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about'

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.

'Contemptuous' defense witness from Trump trial hired by Nassau County

Residents of Stony Brook are dealing with the aftermath of the storm that hit Sunday night into Monday. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

'The house broke off and drifted toward the harbor'

NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn is in Chicago as LI convention delegates and Gov. Hochul rally for the presidential ticket.

'Energy and enthusiasm'

Former Long Island Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft inside Central Islip federal court on Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He's not above the law'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has yet to announce an official reelection bid, but has still amassed more than $1 million in campaign funds, Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette reports.

'He is amassing a war chest'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation, calling it a "bill that protects the public." 

Bruce Blakeman signs mask ban into law

Collection of unpaid school bus camera tickets won't begin anytime soon, as Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine hasn't signed off on a BusPatrol plan to hire a debt collector for $13 million in unpaid fines. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion reports.

'It's a pretty substantial number of tickets'

Newsday canvassed young LI voters to see how they were assessing the candidates, the issues and their role in the election. NewsdayTV's Grace Keating reports.

'It does matter who the President is'

Jake's 58 is the first and only New York casino to be slapped with 26 violations for allegedly employing people without the proper gaming license, including top political appointees. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

'It's going to be resolved, we're working on it' 

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