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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 

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

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Eric Adams used to call himself the "Biden of Brooklyn," but since being indicted on corruption charges he has embraced the president-elect. Donald Trump appreciates it.

Adams once assailed Trump's 'buffoonery.' Now he calls him 'a great patriot'

The funding was one of a host of programs ultimately stripped from the final short term spending package.

Lack of 9/11 health plan fix frustrates NY lawmakers

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to block congestion pricing.

Congestion pricing legal challenge moved back to Nassau

The temporary no-fly zones were put in place as a safeguard in response to the rash of drone sightings on the Island and in New York City, officials said.

FAA imposes no-fly zone for drones over critical NY infrastructure

The sand mining industry is lucrative. But the practice can harm the region's aquifer, Long Island's only source of drinking water, environmentalists have said.

Southampton proposes plan to phase out sand mines near homes

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

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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'

Turnout has been heavy across Long Island on Election Day.

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