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Republican lawmakers in the House have struck a tentative deal on the state and local tax deduction, commonly referred to as SALT. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I think it's a good thing'

Suffolk County officials advocated in support of stronger laws for those who drive under the influence of drugs.

'Need laws that will allow us to charge all drugged driving'

A bill that would make it illegal to come within 15 feet of first responders performing their duties in Nassau has come under fire from critics who say it would violate the First Amendment. Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

Step back, or you could be charged with a misdemeanor

In his annual State of the County address, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke of infrastructure projects and economic headwinds. Newsday politics editor David Cruz reports.

'There is uncertainty ahead'

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The Nevada-based company dropped its bid to operate a commercial casino in New York and is looking for someone to take over the project.

Sands: Still working on deal for new casino developer

The bill allows for a bit of park land near the field to change designation and be included as part of an anticipated $8B casino project.

State Senate OKs bill allowing Steve Cohen to bid for $8B casino project

County officials have said the funding has been reallocated to organizations that better meet the needs of youth, such as mental health programming,

Suffolk rejects nonprofits' bid to win back funding 

The report comes on the heels of the state takeover of the beleaguered hospital.

NUMC parent company's deficit hit $1.4B in 2024, draft report shows 

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has argued that the ability to write off state and local taxes only benefits homeowners in high-tax states.

Next test for $40K SALT cap: Republican Senate resistance

The annual observance began in 2022 when fire departments, ambulance corps and police cars coordinated to sound their sirens together.

Nassau to mark Memorial Day with sirens

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explain the new policy and examine how the partnership between Nassau police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will work.

'Remove criminals from our communities who are here illegally'

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' 

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The beach was swarmed with visitors on Sunday, a state parks official said.

Jones Beach air show: What an estimated crowd of 187,000 people saw on Sunday

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez check out Mill Pond Steak & Seafood in Centerport, which has recently been renovated. 

Summer dining: What's new on the East End

Billy Joel announced he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa talks to pediatric neurosurgeon Michael Egnor about the disorder. 

What to know about Billy Joel's brain disorder

The Farrell twins were named valedictorian and salutatorian at Mount Sinai High School and they're also both attending the same university in the fall. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Top honors for twins at Mount Sinai High School

After overcoming obstacles to become the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, Nancy Leftenant-Colon returned to LI to serve as the school nurse at Amityville Memorial High School. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI nurse broke barriers to serve her country

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie shares the emotional story of Nicholas Faraone, an Islip man who has spent his life seeking information about his father who died during World War II. 

LI man's lifelong search to learn more about his fallen father

A single bite of its shatteringly crisp, golden-brown fabulousness will make an instant taste memory.

Crunch time: Where to find the best Korean fried chicken on LI 

After euthanizing 99,000 ducks in January because of an avian flu outbreak, ducks have returned to the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Quarantine lifted at LI duck farm after avian flu outbreak

Four beaches on Long Island scored an A+ in the latest beach report put out by Save the Sound. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI Sound quality report grades cleanliness of local waters

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