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A judge is considering a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of a Woodbury nursing home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Judge's decision expected Friday

Supporters of the plan say refunds are the right thing to do. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan explains how Nassau would refund the fees if the plan was approved. 

Lawmaker has 'no intention' of calling for vote on bill refunding red-light fees

As families gather for Thanksgiving dinner, trauma expert Sara Glass says keep the focus on connecting with relatives, not on making a point if political conversations arise.

'This one is gonna be so tough'

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring the services to get consent from the restaurant before making reservations.

NY moves against services that scalp dining reservations

LIPA already had a process for considering underground lines where feasible, though new transmission lines primarily defaulted to the traditional overhead approach to save money.

LIPA takes step toward burying some power lines

There have seen a staggering number of departures from Adams' City Hall.

Who's left in NYC Mayor Eric Adams' administration amid federal probes?

The specific charges were not publicly announced and remain unclear.

Former top NYC mayoral aide surrenders, will appear in court on corruption charges

The Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation was planning an evacuation because it no longer could afford to pay staff.

AG seeks court order to stop 'illegal' evacuation of Woodbury nursing home

Both departments say restructuring enhances greater response capabilities, particularly to large-scale incidents.

New bill allows Suffolk volunteer EMS companies to fall under county fire agency

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His raw vote total in the two counties — both of which he carried comfortably — has increased each time he has run:

Donald Trump garners 53% of vote on Long Island

Democratic officials are warning that NY could be a target of "retribution" from President-elect Trump, Newsday's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

'New York is kind of bracing for this'

Democrat Tom Suozzi claimed victory in his re-election bid in the 4th Congressional District.

'Let's keep on fighting together'

Democrat Laura Gillen declared victory in the 4th Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. Anthony D'Esposito.

'It's time to get Congress back to work again'

Democrat John Avlon concedes race in the 1st Congressional District to Republican Nick LaLota.

'We fought the good fight' 

Democrat Rob Lubin concedes race in the 2nd Congressional District to Republican Andrew Garbarino.

  'Honored to have had the opportunity to represent my home' 

Andrew Garbarino claimed victory in his re-election bid to represent the 2nd Congressional District.

'We are gonna put this country back on the right track'

Republican Rep. Nick LaLota said he was "fired up" as he declared victory in his re-election bid for the 1st Congressional District.

'I campaigned on the issues that matter'

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