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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!'

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

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The two sides have been at an impasse over the plan to fund roads, parks and police gear.

Blakeman, Dems have heated exchange over infrastructure plan

Unlike other candidates, Cuomo has not been regularly taking questions, appearing at open forums or welcoming the public to events.

Andrew Cuomo shuns public stage in mayoral run

The governor said the extension from the April 1 deadline was needed to counter "misinformation" spread through a TV ad campaign by opponents.

Hochul extends deadline to register for home health aide program

The former NYS governor is seeking a political comeback in the Democratic primary and challenging Eric Adams, an indicted incumbent.

Cuomo launches bid for NYC mayor

Local 1049's business manager said the next few days will be "critical" in determining if there will be a work stoppage.

IBEW workers rally as they seek contract from National Grid

Fellow Democrats have attacked the Senate leader for allowing a Republican budget plan to pass.

Amid criticism, Schumer pledges tough fight against Trump

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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!'

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.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano presents Newsday's Salon Showdown award to Parlour Hair Boutique in Bayport.

Bayport boutique is winner of Newsday's Salon Showdown

Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco visited Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon on Saturday to promote their new album.

Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

The names of 29 officers killed in the line of duty are etched into a memorial unveiled outside the PBA headquarters in Brentwood.

Suffolk PBA unveils memorial to fallen police officers

Although Baldwin trailed 43-39 entering the fourth quarter on Sunday, the players felt confident they'd persevere.

Baldwin girls basketball captures third state title in program history

LI is enjoying an influx of regional gourmet spots taking Mexican food to spendy new heights.

10 best Mexican restaurants on Long Island

West Islip students are learning a new skill: welding parts needed to build a submarine. 

High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines 

The National Transportation Safety Board highlighted dozens of bridges in 19 states that have not performed vulnerability assessments if a ship were to hit those bridges. Six of those bridges are in New York City. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

NTSB: 6 NYC bridges have not performed vulnerability assessments

Police have ID'd the victim as Jason Copper, 39, of Sound Beach.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa met up with Newsday food writer Andi Berlin at Cinnabar in Massapequa to see how much sushi they could eat.

All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

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