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Nassau Republicans awarded over $1 million in taxpayer-funded legal contracts to the one-man law firm of Sheharyar Ali, a longtime GOP ally. Ali's father is an adviser to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan have the story.

'Democrats say this is a misuse of taxpayer funds'

Political observers said the GOP nominee for governor needs to show some "daylight" between himself and the president. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Going to speak to a broad base of voters'

"They're not allowing that time and access for folks to really present their case," said one advocate, describing "mega master" immigration hearings. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Serious fundamental due process concerns'

Newsday associate editor Joye Brown spoke with political strategist Michael Dawidziak about Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman's use of AI-generated campaign ads.

'It's politics as usual, but fueled by brand-new technology'

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The law gave agencies a Friday deadline to confirm to the state that they would comply.

Nassau silent on ending ICE pact, despite new state ban

President Donald Trump spoke for over an hour at a GOP rally in Uniondale, bashing some of the state's Democratic leaders while touting his own administration, and saying the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump slams Dems, talks Iran at Long Island rally

Ali's father is an adviser to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Nassau awards $1.3M in legal contracts to GOP ally Sheharyar Ali

Qualified taxpayers can expect to receive a utility rebate check in the mail starting in September.

NYS to send out $1B in utility rebates. When will you get yours?

Political observers said the GOP nominee for governor needs to show some "daylight" between himself and the president.

Test for Blakeman: How closely to align with MAGA without risking swing votes

State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa ordered the revote after the Hempstead school board appealed the results of the May 19 trustee election.

After allegations of election fraud, Hempstead residents go back to the polls

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There is a new push to look into the effect of screen time in classrooms. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn spoke to Newsday state reporter Keshia Clukey and other experts on the topic.

'I don't advocate for one blanket policy'

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

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'

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Protesters gathered outside Nassau Community College in Garden City on Friday ahead of Trump's visit.

Protesters gather ahead of Trump's LI visit

Long Island's Head Start programs are facing financial headwinds. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Not knowing how important this program is'

Advocates say they are seeing signs that U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents are becoming more active on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They will come and get you'

Highly rated nursing homes, including those on Long Island, could face "streamlined" and less time-consuming inspections under a new nationwide "risk-based survey" process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky explains.

'So few nursing homes can meet this criteria'

The end of the program could send thousands back to Haiti, which has been severely afflicted with gang violence, political instability and displacement. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'They can't survive'

A Newsday review of court records sheds new light on ICE's Long Island operation and where it's happening. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa, Shari Einhorn, investigative reporter Josefa Velásquez and attorney Reuben Kerben break it down.

'The strategy that I'm seeing ... is very chaotic'

The consequences depend less on the alleged crime than on the county where police make the arrest. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

'I am victim, I have nothing'

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