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Lawmakers argue the state's animal sale ban, set to go into effect Sunday, would put pet store owners out of business. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted

Gov. Kathy Hochul says 8.6 million New Yorkers would receive checks, including 1.3 million people on Long Island. 

Rebate checks for NYers would range from $300 to $500

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

'The idea would be bell to bell'

The state's "Clean Slate" has gone into effect, sealing some convictions once a person has completed their sentence. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy report.

'There are guardrails in place'

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There was some vaccine hesitancy before the pandemic, compounded by fatigue when mandates were implemented, one expert said.

LI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations

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The settlement includes 508 Long Island stores that used Drizly to deliver alcohol. Drizly utilized a total of 8,300 employees at 2,453 stores throughout New York State.

Drizly to pay drivers $4M for missing tips in settlement with NYS

From the ground looking up, according to experts, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a plane, helicopter or drone. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Recreational pilots who just don't know better'

Federal, state and local officials are part of an ongoing effort to determine the drones' origin.

What to know about the reported drone sightings on LI

Blurry images and videos of drones in the skies above New York and New Jersey have flooded social media.

Feds lending technical hand in drone search

On Long Island, the number of people getting diagnosed with HIV remained relatively flat in 2023, compared to 2022.

State report shows rise in new HIV cases

The symptoms, which include fever, vomiting and diarrhea, can lead to serious bouts of dehydration, experts said.

Stomach bug ripping through LI

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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'

A state audit calls for better use of public money to redevelop coastal areas after damaging storms, including building affordable housing. Newday Albany correspondent Michael Gormley has more on the report.

Audit: Weaknesses in state's recovery response after damaging storms

A hot political issue this election season is the SALT tax deduction cap, which residents and elected officials want repealed. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

'We'll continue being annoyed'

A new Siena College Research Institute poll shows former President Donald Trump is trailing Democratic challenger Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race among registered voters statewide. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Double-digit lead in New York poll

NewsdayTV's Joye Brown talks one-on-one with GOP candidate Michael Sapraicone, who's running against Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand, at NewsdayTV studios.

U.S. Senate: One-on-one with GOP candidate Michael Sapraicone at NewsdayTV studios

Many Long Islanders are feeling the impact of the $10,000 SALT tax cap, especially those with high property values. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'We're taxed to death'

The shipment of major goods was shut down as tens of thousands of dockworkers formed picket lines at dozens of ports across the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Could cost the economy nearly $5 billion a day' 

In response to the Farmingdale High School marching band charter bus accident, a proposed state bill would require most passengers in charter buses to wear safety belts or face fines.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced there will be a new congestion pricing plan by the end of the year. 

New congestion pricing plan is on the way 

Gov. Kathy Hochul cited the high cost of living in New York City as a reason to delay the implementation of congestion pricing.

'New Yorkers are getting hammered on costs'

Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy says TPVA and BusPatrol need to come up with a corrective action plan. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

 'A ticket is no good unless it results in money. Dead presidents.'

Suffolk's dismissal of $2 million worth of tickets drew criticism from the state lawmaker who sponsored the program. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'This is the biggest scam' 

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