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Some residents have concerns about the new rules imposed at the Shelter Island Recycling Center. 

'It's more than just the dump'

Experts believe the reason for the drop in overdose deaths on Long Island is Narcan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is everybody's problem' 

Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

  The veterinarian, Linda Pesek, 75, is facing animal abuse charges and authorities were removing animals, including birds, dogs and exotic species, from her home. 

'I've never seen a situation as horrendous'

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In a story published Oct_ 5, 2024, about Elon Musk's appearance at a rally for Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, The Associated Press erroneously quoted Musk as saying that Democrats "want to take away your fight to vote, effectively."

Correction: Election 2024-Trump-Musk story

Women make up roughly half of U.S. labor union membership, but representation in top level union leadership positions has lagged, even in female-dominated industries, and particularly for women of color.

More Black and Latina women are leading unions - and transforming how they work

As the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing this year's presidential election.

Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues

A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the flood damage from one of the deadliest storms in recent history to hit the mainland.

Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance

Promotions, hires and new jobs for Long Islanders

People on the Move: See who's been promoted on LI

The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.

Dockworkers' union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

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Dockworkers began walking picket lines early Tuesday, at ports from Maine to Texas, including New York, in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.

Dockworkers strike could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods

The number of furniture retailers on Long Island are on the decline, particularly mom-and-pop shops, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI furniture stores feeling the pinch

Amazon is set to go from two to nine warehouses on Long Island in response to online shopping, Newsday's James T. Madore reports.

Amazon opens more LI warehouses to meet increase sales

Kmart in Bridgehampton, the discount retailer's last full-size Kmart in the U.S., will close its doors next month after 25 years in operation.  

Kmart in Bridgehampton to close next month

The median single-family home in Nassau sold for $835,000 last month, while the Suffolk median rose to $680,000.

Home prices on Long Island are continuing to climb

The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years. Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia explains how this will affect Long Islanders. 

What Fed's decision to cut interest rates means for LIers 

Ethnic grocers, including stores that specialize in selling Asian, Latino and African goods, are a fast-growing business on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

'I used to have to drive all the way to Queens or Brooklyn'

LI homebuyers can expect to gain greater buying power as mortgage rates dropped to 6.2% this week. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia report.

'More buying power to homebuyers'

Home prices continue to rise on Long Island, giving potential buyers headaches and heartbreak. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'It's still a seller's market'

The state announced on Friday that about 1 million New Yorkers' monthly health insurrance premiums will go up next year by as much as 35%. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I don't want consumers to panic just yet'

Money brought in from local tourism shattered the previous year's record by one billion dollars. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'People are spending money'

Danielle Edwards, of Merrick, has a full-time job as a mortgage processor, but says in the next five years she'd like to be able to transition completely over to her side hustle, the balloon business "Havin' a Blast."

Mortgage processor by day, balloon artist by night

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