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Deportation fears have driven some migrants to self-deport, while farmers worry that other workers could lose their protected status. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday immigration reporter Mark Harrington have more.

'Workers are ... more worried than ever'

Suffolk County officials Monday warned of scammers, preying primarily on the elderly, who direct people to liquidate their life savings to buy gold bars. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Very thankful that we saved that money for her'

There has been an increase in children ending up in the emergency room after ingesting cannabis, according to a new study from the state Department of Health. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Children as young as 5 years old hospitalized with cannabis poisoning

The project's developers awarded three pre-construction contracts to local firms as they prepare to start work on the power lines later this year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington have the story.

Proximity to schools, homes among LI residents' concerns

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Blakeman, a Republican, has remained a strong supporter of Israel as a faction of Democrats have been condemning the country.

Blakeman seeks to court splintered Jewish vote as state GOP follows suit

Donation limits for political parties and their array of related campaign accounts are very high, if they exist at all.

How donors with deep pockets get around candidate contribution limits

"We will resume services only when we are confident this program meets the standard our community expects," NUMC CEO Thomas Stokes said.

NUMC closes maternity services indefinitely

Nassau police officers are equipped with single-shot Tasers, where officers in Suffolk and New York City have newer models.

Nassau OKs $5M for Taser model other police departments find outdated

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is making the spread of solar farms an issue in his race for governor.

NYS push for solar power eats away at upstate farmland

The governor has $21 million in campaign funds, while her Republican rival has $4.6 million.

Hochul far ahead of Blakeman in campaign funding

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Advocates for transgender youth say the high court's ruling sends a message that goes far beyond the ballfields. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It has a huge human impact'

The survey of Nassau and Suffolk counties found Hochul leading Blakeman, 44% to 42%. NewsdayTV's Joye Brown reports.

'Long Island is very very evenly split'

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico told Newsday the town has yet to receive an application for the facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'These developers always come in with these carrots that they like to dangle'

The village mayor says a summary of the surveys will be presented to residents at a public board meeting in October. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We want to get the entire picture of the impact'

Newsday's Keshia Clukey explains what is included in the latest state budget.

'More affordability for LIers'

The number of PSEG LI customers who had their power shut off for nonpayment rose 24% in April compared to one year ago. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has the story.

'Higher bills than ever before'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with Rep. Tom Suozzi about the legality of establishing a major fund without congressional input.

'It's a slush fund ... It's obvious.'

Attracting new businesses to the state and lowering the cost of living for New Yorkers are some of his top priorities, Blakeman says. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'We are the most overtaxed, overregulated state in the United States'

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New York lawmakers from both parties, and 9/11 victim advocates, are raising concerns about the pace in filling the vacancies for the program that provides health care to more than 140,000 first responders, recovery workers and civilians diagnosed with cancers and other diseases. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

'It's just beyond upsetting that we have to fight for this'

Juan Bonilla Lagos, who was arrested by ICE in October near his Plainview home, was freed from jail after nine months.

'I fought so hard'

Long Islanders affected by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spoke with NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn about its impact here.

'Praying that everything is gonna change'

Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin toured Oyster Bay Harbor with Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We've got to invest in those types of things'

Some Long Island families are signing-up their children for Trump Accounts, an account for minors established under last year's massive tax-and-spend bill passed by congressional Republicans. Newsday Business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more.

Families sign children up for Trump Accounts

A grand Long Island tradition has been imperiled, as teams fold and leagues struggle. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Everything is different'

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