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Legislature moves ahead on NYS moratorium on massive data centers
Democrats who lead the Assembly said the state needs to step in after hearing from local governments and residents.
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Richard Kessel appointed chair of NUMC's board; resigns from NIFA
Kessel's appointment is effective immediately and his term ends in 2029.
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'Affordability politics' are dominating NY's gubernatorial race. How are Blakeman and Hochul approaching it?
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GOP hopefuls for Suozzi's seat both say they stand with Trump
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With LI seat in Congress at stake, expect fierce NYS redistricting battle
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Suffolk will offer police department test every 2 years, citing decline in applicants
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Uber-backed ads thank Hochul after insurance overhaul
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Time may be running out for 'sell by' dates on groceries
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Democrats push forward with faster NYS redistricting
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Shinnecock: Concerns over express lane for golf tournament resolved
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Time runs short for Senate to confirm Hochul nominees
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Bill increases NYS tax credit for volunteer firefighters
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NYS bill would place moratorium on new data centers
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Former Lawrence mayor seeks Hempstead Town supervisor post
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How Hochul went from 'accidental governor' to reelection front-runner
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NYS Dems' plans for redistricting faces time crunch
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Thousands of Long Islanders could lose SNAP benefits
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Takeaways from the state budget: 8 weeks late, Hochul gets her way
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'He's not a criminal': Blakeman defends volunteer deputy arrested at JFK Airport
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The $268B state budget is in. What's in it for you?
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GOP leaders' pick to take on Gillen faces primary fight
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Member of Blakeman's volunteer armed deputy program arrested at JFK Airport for carrying gun, authorities and sources say
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PSEG power shutoffs for nonpayment jumped 24% in April
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Blakeman gains access to matching funds after appeals court win
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Three LI animal shelters land $790G in grants
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Pushing to rev up local economy, Suffolk legislator proposes nonprofit finance vehicle
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Board fights Blakeman's effort to restore matching funds
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NYS budget includes utility rebates of up to $200, caps tax on tips
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NYS budget plan upgrades pensions, extends climate deadlines
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'Less than 5% of those people had violent crime convictions'
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Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
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Fujimori and nationalist Sánchez virtually tied as vote count continues in Peru
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The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security
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Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence
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Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayor
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Pakistan Kashmir's top court upholds refugee seats and clears the way for upcoming elections
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Maverick Republican Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after sexual harassment scandal, dies
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Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
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Votes being counted in runoff election to choose Peru's ninth leader in 10 years
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Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
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Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo
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Kosovo set to hold third election in 18 months as frustration grows over political impasse
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Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
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US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
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Peruvians will vote in a runoff to pick a ninth president in 10 years as crime fears dominate
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Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
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Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei
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Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary
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Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
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Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny
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TRUMP'S IMPACT ON LI
'We've got to invest in those types of things'
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'It's a slush fund ... It's obvious.'
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'We are the most overtaxed, overregulated state in the United States'
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'Everything is different'
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'Never underestimate your strength'
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'My strength is running out little by little'
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'Less than 5% of those people had violent crime convictions'
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'ICE out of Hempstead'
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'I can't wait to get my refund'
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'It's terrible, it's very insulting'
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