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NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger takes a look at some of the reasons behind the decline in family-owned hardware stores on Long Island.

Declining number of family owned hardware stores

There are new questions about who will care for the growing aging population on Long Island as the number of home health aides decreases. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Home health aide shortage grows as demand increases

New York State officials are warning of AI-powered scams as shoppers look for deals throughout the holiday season. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio shares some tips to shop safely.

What to know about AI-powered shopping scams

Some Long Island residents said they were't sold on President Trump's proposed plan, while one expert said it could help get people into homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Trump proposes 50-year mortgage plan to address housing affordability

Real estate developers Frank Meehan and his wife, Kathy Santomero-Meehan, are building a housing development "on a foundation of hope." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Inside a cancer survivor’s passion project

Officials hope the 262-unit building called Carriage House will help make a difference with Long Island's housing shortage. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more.

Construction starts on new luxury apartments in Patchogue

Around 160,000 Long Islanders rely on the federal supplemental food assistance program – also known as SNAP. If the federal government shutdown continues into November, it could cause big problems. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Neighbors here on LI are really going to struggle'

Newsday Business Reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at five neighborhoods where median home prices rose by at least 15% in the first half of 2025, compared to last year.

Northport, Glen Cove, New Hyde Park, Westbury, Dix Hills

Starting in 2027, Americans 50 and older earning more than $145,000 could be required to pay taxes upfront on their 401(k) catch-up contributions. Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda explains.

Many will benefit from tax-free growth

Unemployment payments in New York State are going up for the first time in six years. Newsday Senior Business Reporter James T. Madore explains.

'From $504 to $869 per week'

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Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal have made their 2026 Groundhog Day predictions.

Mel and Hal weigh in on winter

NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen answers questions about bomb cyclones.

What is a bomb cyclone?

The Islamic Center of Long Island on Sunday held its 22nd annual Black History Month celebration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Black history is not a side story'

Fire officials on Long Island are sounding the alarm, on shortages in both recruitment and retention. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We can no longer guarantee that a fire truck or ambulance will arrive as quickly'

A man was fatally struck and another injured by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening as they changed a tire on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, police said.

Hit-and-run driver strikes and kills man changing tire

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The worker died after falling through an unprotected skylight at a Town of Oyster Bay worksite, officials said.

Setauket company agrees to $600G in penalties in worker's fatal fall

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When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy's push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains.

Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

A major investigative collaboration among five newsrooms shows how chemicals used to make carpets stain-resistant have contaminated swaths of the South.

Takeaways from investigation into the toxic forever chemical legacy of the South's carpet industry

Mexico is already the world's single largest buyer of U.S. natural gas.

Mexico's push for US natural gas sparks community opposition and threatens its climate pledges

The Associated Press' reporting on the vulnerabilities of private water well owners to contamination by harmful forever chemicals shows how some well owners are left stranded.

Takeaways from the AP's reporting on PFAS contamination of private drinking water wells

The roughly 40 million Americans who get drinking water from wells are at particular risk when harmful forever chemicals contaminate the supply.

When forever chemicals contaminate drinking water, private well owners may be the last to know

Disney is posting strong first quarter numbers, powered by box-office hits "Zootopia 2" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

Disney's first quarter is powered by box-office hits 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

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After struggling financially for several years, Regal UA Hampton Bays will close after its Thursday evening show times.

Another LI movie house goes dark

Long Islanders are bracing for a winter storm this weekend. Newsday Reporter Brianne Ledda has some car safety tips.

Winter storm safety tips

Hamptons real estate investor Michael O'Sullivan is accused of defrauding homebuyers over several years. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'I was astonished'

NewsdayTV takes a deep dive into the top business headlines including buying and selling homes, the new LIRR ticket surcharge, the debate over minimum wage and much more.

It's Your Business: The top stories you need to know this month

'Hardware, which has 'hard' in the name'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns what it takes to troubleshoot a pinball machine in this week's edition of LI Works.

'Pinball machines are much more interactive'

Join NewsdayTV as we recount the top business stories on LI that you need to know about.

It's Your Business! This month's roundup including how to protect yourself from digital scams

Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish explains why the cost of beef is rising across Long Island.

'There's a lot of uncertainty in the economy right now'

The federal "no tax on tips" policy allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

'It's like an insurance policy'

Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore speaks with a Long Island attorney on tips for choosing the right financial planner for making possible everything from paying for college to funding retirement.

As important as choosing a doctor or mechanic

As Long Island home prices continue to rise, Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia discusses what steps you can take to help get the best mortgage rate possible.

'Prepare your finances'

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West Babylon's Rivers triplets are making history as skiers for Jamaica. One of the triplets will compete in February's Winter Olympics.

West Babylon skier on his way to compete in the Winter Olympics 

Proposal to pay firefighters to be on call 

Shop with Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Sprouts, which opened its first Long Island location in Centereach.

A foodie's guide to shopping at Sprouts

What to know about Long Island's sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Keeping LI sidewalks clean after a snowstorm 

One young Long Island mother said getting pregnant at 16 has meant putting off plans to go to law school.

LI teen birth rates plummet

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman tries indoor snow tubing at American Dream Mall in New Jersey.

Get your snow fix: Indoor snow tubing at American Dream

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed sits down with former LI Congressman Steve Israel to talk about Israel's new book about Albert Einstein.

Out East: Albert Einstein's time in Southold

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Peconic Ice Rink to sharpen skates, check out the Zamboni and see what it takes to maintain the rink in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Keeping it nice on the ice

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look at the Bald Hill Ski Resort, Long Island's own slope in Farmingville.

Believe it or not: Long Island once had its own ski hill

Shaili Soni is a volunteer at the Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy who helps patients with food insecurity.

Volunteers of Long Island: Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy

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