Small-business owners on Long Island want Congress to overturn regulations they say make Paycheck Protection Program loans unhelpful. Newsday business reporter James T. Madore explains the businesses are forced to pay workers who aren't working.


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More than a quarter of all tickets written in the Town of Hempstead were issued in and around those four districts.

80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program

Former Nassau police Officer Jay Valdes remembers being one of the first on the scene when an Avianca Airlines plane crashed in Cove Neck. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was chaos'

Suffolk police have arrested and charged Alton Harrell, 35, in connection with the disappearance of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl. 

Third LI man charged in missing girl's case

A Newsday investigation found Hempstead Town issued 80,000 school bus camera tickets in districts that did not authorize the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have the story.

'A basis for somebody to bring a lawsuit'

Crescent Duck Farm, the century-old producer of the iconic Long Island duck, is battling to survive after a bird flu outbreak in its Aquebogue facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

99,000 birds must be euthanized

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Discount store chain Target is joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Target ending its DEI goals as workplace inclusion gets strong opponent in White House

President Donald Trump is crowing about his campaign pledge to eliminate taxes on tips.

Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally

Kia is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.

Kia recalls more than 80,000 U.S. autos due to improper air bag deployment and improper wiring

Looking for a quick fix for their fast-growing electricity diets, tech giants are increasingly looking to strike deals that would let them plug directly into power plants.

Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it's not fair

The Institute for Workforce Advancement's expanded manufacturing program will focus on green energy and workforce readiness.

Free manufacturing class gets $975G grant, hoping to build career 'pipeline' for LI students

President Donald Trump's return to office could bring some temporary relief to the beleaguered U.S. coal industry.

Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

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Inventory for Long Island's housing market has hit its lowest point in 22 years. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia report.

'More competition among buyers'

Car insurance rates have risen 19% nationwide over the last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's like another mortgage'

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

Why will the Los Angeles wildfires affect the costs of Long Island home insurance? Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia explains.

'Long Island homeowners will eventually feel the impact'

Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio looks at the new NYS law offering up to 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal care.

Potential impact of new prenatal paid leave law

Trader Joe's plans to open a new grocery store in Miller Place on Route 25A. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Construction expected to start early '25 on new Trader Joe's

Big Lots and Party City will be closing all of their locations including on Long Island. 

Big Lots and Party City close its retail stores 

Richters Orchard in Northport and Schmitt's Family Farms in Dix Hills offer two different fall experiences, but both families who live there love it. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger reports.

'I want to see people coming through the yard'

The Island's first Wegmans is set to open in February 2025. Store manager Dawn Cooper gives us a sneak peek inside the 101,000-square-foot store.

First Wegmans on LI set for February opening

Modupe Ruth Ogunlaja Armstead and her husband, Don Armstead, owners of MRO Palace in Elmont, spoke about how they will be using Small Business Saturday to boost their business — not an easy task for a store where everything is custom-made.

'I want everybody that comes here to have an experience'

Despite worries about inflation, LIers were still out at the malls early on Black Friday/

Catching up with Black Friday bargain hunters

Long Island shoppers hit the malls and outlets for the best deals on Black Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'They want to see, touch and feel what they're purchasing'

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