On Thursday Town of Oyster Bay supervisor Joseph Saladino spoke out at a news conference against state Democrats for approving a NYC congestion pricing plan that the GOP said would burden suburban drivers heading into Manhattan.


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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed the law prohibiting the policies.

Credit-card-only policies banned at state-run parks, golf courses

The capital budget outlines spending priorities for infrastructure and other big-ticket projects over a three-year period.

Suffolk County exec signs off on $2.3B infrastructure plan for sewer system, highway upgrades

Until Sept. 30, the fee for a one-year license for a spayed/neutered dog is $1, down from $6.50.

Something to bark about: Babylon lowers fees this summer for pooch licenses

Hochul's nomination of attorney James Caras comes as the state ethics board is fighting for its existence in court

Hochul nominates former NYC attorney to serve on state commission regulating ethics, lobbying

In one lawsuit, a pair of investors allege a developer and his wife defrauded them out of $3.3 million.

Ridge developers face multiple lawsuits alleging fraud

Here's what you need to know about former President Donald Trump's historic hush money criminal trial in Manhattan criminal court.

Complete coverage: Donald Trump's hush money trial

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Former Steve Bellone deputy Lisa Black said the 2022 attack affected only 2% of county systems in her testimony Wednesday.

Suffolk legislative committee questions former Steve Bellone deputy

Former CNN anchor John Avlon beat chemist Nancy Goroff in the closely watched 1st Congressional District Democratic primary Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The positive defeats the negative'

A federal law bars anyone from legally owning a gun if they have disclosed use of a controlled substance such as cannabis. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky examines the issue.

Marijuana use and gun licenses

Controversy and court challenges have motorists questioning the motive for school bus cameras, especially at one spot on Jericho Turnpike. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I definitely try to avoid this road'

That investigation found lobbyists and executives for and at the company read like a who's who of Suffolk County politics. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports with Newsday reporter Mark Harrington.

'Somewhat of a revolving door'

Lisa Goreé was elected as the first female chairperson in the history of the Shinnecock Nation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Me becoming the first woman doesn't mean that it stops here'

A Siena College/Newsday poll asked hundreds of LI's registered voters about hot-button issues, including the presidential election and policies from local lawmakers. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

LIers weigh in on hot-button issues

The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

Protesters decried Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan hire armed 'special deputies' in case of emergencies. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'More guns is not the answer to safety'

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler takes a look at Bruce Blakeman's first two years as Nassau County executive.

'Bruce Blakeman has taken a liking for the national spotlight'

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney's office is investigating allegations that members of Steve Bellone's administration "improperly destroyed" and removed county data as they were leaving office last year.

A 'misuse of government property'

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