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Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath spoke about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

'It felt like my resume went into a dark hole'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Bob Vecchio to discuss what's at stake for districts in this year's budget vote.

Breaking down what's at stake with this year's school budgets

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

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Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

The judge said the lack of remorse Thomas Bernagozzi showed for his crimes was a factor in giving him the lengthy sentence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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In the lawsuit, Attorney General Letitia James says the prediction platforms "fit the legal definition of gambling in New York."

State lawsuit targets prediction platforms

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Liquidators of China Evergrande are seeking $8.4 billion from accounting firm PwC.

China Evergrande liquidators seek $8.4B from accounting firm PwC in Hong Kong lawsuit

Families say keeping up with the Joneses is hurting budgets and financial priorities.

A $2G kids party. $8G for youth sports. Why LI parents feel pressure to overspend.

Amanda Pastore, of Levittown, feels the pressure to provide her son a birthday party like other children his age — but at what financial cost?

'I just want him to fit in with everybody else'

World shares are mostly lower and oil prices have jumped after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that the "clock is ticking" as talks over a permanent end to the war stall.

Stocks fall and oil prices gain after Trump warns the Iran 'clock is ticking'

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips.

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Parents with newborns in intensive care units have long faced a difficult but overlooked plight: Any parental leave they might have does not take into account the days or even months their newborns spend in intensive care.

Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more

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Median home prices rose 7.8% in Nassau and 6.7% in Suffolk in April. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more.

'Things are looking up in terms of the number of new listings'

Government data shows grocery inflation in the metro area has risen 1.5%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Everybody is feeling the pinch'

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Nearly a third of Long Islanders reported being financially strained'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa shows you Newsday's new website where you can find stories, data and tips concerning your bottom line.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa, Andrew Ehinger and Newsday business reporter James T. Madore look at why everything seems to cost more on Long Island.

'There's still nothing like Long Island'

Some may be clueless about car maintenance, but you won't find those people in Farmingdale High School's auto technology class. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'This is more than a class'

Between low inventory and rising home prices, mortgage rates and inflation, buying a house on Long Island can be a struggle. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Homebuyers on LI facing low inventory, rising prices

The March CPI for the New York area, which includes Long Island, was up 4% year over year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's no way to plan and forecast what's going on right now'

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger looks at how Long Island shopping malls are transitioning into experience-based retail stores that can't be replicated online.

'It's very modern'

A new poll blames Long Island's ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees. Newsday TV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's difficult for us to find any skilled labor'

The full-service Golden Farms Supermarket has opened in Hempstead Village, selling mainstream American products as well as those popular with Caribbean, Latin and South American communities.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

'The big event in the life of the Big Duck was when it was moved'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa gets behind the slicer at Cow Palace to see what it takes to be a butcher.

LI Works: Where's the beef? Ken visits a butcher shop

Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

NewsdayTV's Erica Marcus visits Mighty Fine in Huntington, where customers can design their own pies.

Design your own pie at this Huntington cafe

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a special place in the Hampton Bays where they rescue wildlife.

Out East: Rescue center where they give a hoot about saving animals

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult "happy meal" at Angie's in Manhasset.

Eat like a kid again with 'happy meals' for grown-ups

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

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In most instances, day cares facing revocation are allowed to continue operating while investigations are pending, and most never permanently close. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI day cares at risk of losing licenses after serious health, safety violations

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