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A Siena poll found that 45%  of voters statewide support Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing plan while 37% oppose it. Ninety percent of voters said affordable housing is a serious problem. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

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The number of ghost guns — unlicensed, unregistered, untrraceable firearms — recovered in the state has tripled over the last three years. Long Island law enforcement officials spoke with NewsdayTV's Steve Langford about the issue.

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Family and friends gathered in Manorville to celebrate the 80th birthday of Victor Tastrom, a retired court officer, Vietnam veteran and widower who lost his wife to COVID-19.

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Eugene Elizabeth Earle of North Amityville celebrates her 107th birthday at the home that she shares with her daughter.

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Long Island officials announced on Friday the implementation of the Blue Alert System, which will have "all eyes and ears out on the streets" looking for suspects who commit violence against law enforcement officers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

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