A defender of former President Donald Trump over the past four years, Zeldin did not mention Trump in his announcement. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd on thursday got reactions from LIers.


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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. 

Kamala Harris leads NY in Siena 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' 

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Now that President Biden has approved federal disaster reimbursement for damage to Suffolk's North Shore, how does the process work?

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Polls show the incumbent with a double-digit lead despite relatively low name recognition.

Gillibrand faces security firm founder Sapraicone in bid for third full term

The agency couldn't account for 68% of complaints received during that period, according to state comptroller's audit.

State agency 'failed to do its job' on housing discrimination, audit says

The agency's outlook for the 2024-2025 season shows a continuing trend of winters dominated by above-average temperatures.

Winter on LI predicted to be warmer than normal, NWS says

Meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen tells us about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's prediction for winter on Long Island.

'Not good for snow lovers'

A full-scale replica of the annex where she hid and wrote her diary is part of the major exhibit.

Replica of Anne Frank's annex coming to NYC

New York is one of 10 states that will vote on state referendums seeking to enshrine abortion protections.

Harris, Trump seek to rally voters on each side of the abortion issue

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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.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her fiscal year state budget proposal in Albany Tuesday, outlining a reduction in state aid for schools. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We are not going to be able to replicate the massive increases' 

Newsday recaps Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2024 State of the State address, covering issues such as affordable housing and crime. 

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Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber in Albany.

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