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	In Albany on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $227 billion state budget, calling for a huge school-aid raise, a college tuition hike, more incentives for affordable housing and a multipronged plan to stave off cuts to downstate mass transit. NewsdayTV&#39;s Cecilia Dowd reports.
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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A hot political issue this election season is the SALT tax deduction cap, which residents and elected officials want repealed.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

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The statewide ban comes as Long Island is still experiencing moderate drought conditions, including gusty winds Tuesday that could help spread wildfires.

Hochul: All outdoor burning banned until Nov. 30

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An East Farmingdale bridge is being named for Phillip Wayne Johnson, a Navy veteran and Merchant Marine Academy graduate.

Bridge being named for late U.S. Navy vet from Long Island

Numerous brush fires have ignited on Long Island due to the dry conditions that have developed over the past two months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'The last time we had any substantial amount of rain was way back in September'

Scant rain since early September has Long Island on high alert for potential wildfires.

Worry and wildfire threats persist for LI

The investigation into Thomas Mascia's conduct is "far from over" as investigators continue to piece together what happened, an official said.

NYS trooper under criminal investigation as shooting on LI 'did not occur the way it was reported,' police say

"It's time to turn a new page," Laura Gillen said. "It's time to get Congress to work for all of us."

Gillen declares victory over D'Esposito; Suozzi, Garbarino, LaLota retain congressional seats

Many see the plan as a move to strip away local control. State education officials see it differently.

State regionalization plan sets off alarms among LI educators

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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.

Tragedy prompted seat belt bill

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' 

Suffolk County's red light camera program could come to an end, in part because no state senator has stepped forward to carry the legislation in Albany.

Suffolk's red light camera program could come to a halt

Thomas Valva's death has some family law experts and state legislators rethinking state confidentiality laws in some circumstances.

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

The red flag law, which allows law enforcement to confiscate weapons from those deemed a potential threat, was ruled constitutional. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

Red flag gun law upheld as constitutional by appeals court

Gov. Kathy Hochul and religious leaders are looking for a way around what they call 'exclusionary zoning' that has blocked new housing projects, NewsdayTV's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

Looking for ways around zoning

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