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The filings shed new light into the creditials of those chosen for the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a list, it's a database'

The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Advocates: ICE should be banned from village properties

Long Island farms and vineyards are experiencing uncertainty about the upcoming season because of immigration raids affecting the workforce. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I don't know if we're gonna have the workforce in the spring'

Some of the volunteers include a former member of the NYPD disciplined for abuse of authority in a fatal shooting and a doctor who was fired from NUMC. Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette breaks down the story.

'Mixed group of people'

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Some members include a former Navy SEAL and an Israeli Defense Force servicemember, according to a review or records.

Read the names and backgrounds of Bruce Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies program

A Ridge volunteer firefighter, was diagnosed with cancer linked to his work at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, his family said.

Dominick Losquadro, of prominent Suffolk political family, dies at 58

The list also includes Blakeman's nephew, who has no law enforcement or military experience.

Lawyers release files of graduates of Bruce Blakeman's armed citizen deputy program

The county made its case in court filings that the trial in a nearly decade-old lawsuit featured "several substantial errors."

Suffolk seeks to overturn $112M verdict in years-old immigrant detention case

A cluster of unions has advanced a three-part package it is asking Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Senate and Assembly to consider.

Proposed boost for state pension plan could run nearly $1.5B a year

Drew Biondo's resignation from the LIPA board last year helped trigger a state investigation of the utility.

Former LIPA trustee urges Hochul to release findings of IG probe

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Long Island's four House members discussed a wide range of issues from immigration enforcement to the war in Iran and economic issues. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Most members of Congress, on both sides, want to work together'

National Grid is considering repowering power plants in Northport, Port Jefferson and Island Park. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington has more.

'It's a heavy lift'

With Hempstead a focal point for ICE raids, many local business owners are barely staying afloat. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger, Doug Geed and Newsday reporter Bart Jones have the story.

'Gonna become a ghost community'

The Nassau County executive discussed a variety of topics during his address, including no tax hikes, countywide safety and cooperation with ICE. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown discusses takeaways from the speech.

'Our county remains strong'

LI community groups on Thursday urged Nassau County to sever its partnership with ICE. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'ICE has no place in our communities'

Despite Blakeman's rising favorability, the poll found 61% of New Yorkers still say they do not know, or have no opinion, on Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Exec makes gains with men, suburbanites

A Connecticut state lawmaker cited environmental concerns — and whether Long Islanders would want a cross-Sound bridge — proposals for which date back to at least 1938.

Bridge would go from Bridgeport to Kings Park.

Suffolk fire departments are stepping up volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts before shortage becomes a public crisis. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Sign up, see if it's for you'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited G Taste Crepe Café in Huntington to try their sushi crepes.

Trendy Bites: What's a sushi crepe?

A series of wildlife passages at Cedar Beach will help female turtles avoid car strikes as they search for nesting spots.

How does a turtle cross the road?

Yankee Stadium held an event on Tuesday to showcase some of the menu options fans can expect to enjoy in 2026. Newsday Sports' Jared Valluzzi reports.

What's on the menu in the Bronx?

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with three victims of gambling addiction and the effects it had on their lives and others close to them.

Hidden Addiction: The cost of gambling on LI

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the long and storied past of the unique Westbury Music Fair.

Picture This! That time the stars came out in Westbury

With college decision time looming, Newsday has some tips for what to keep in mind while visiting Long Island campuses. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Touring college campuses? Here's what you need to know.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us a rare farm on Long Island where buffalo roam and where you can try their nutritious meat too.

Out East: Where the buffalo roam

Toxic forever chemicals raise concerns about garden, farm products on LI. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Toxic forever chemicals raise concerns about garden, farm products on LI

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the Babe Cave in Rockville Centre, a collaborative space home to several women-owned businesses.

Female entrepreneurs team up at Babe Cave

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the new headquarters for Baby Essentials of Long Island, an organization that provides diapers and other supplies to mothers in need.

Providing diapers and essentials for mothers in need

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