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The deadline for Brookhaven to develop a plan to clean up a four-mile long toxic plume was Friday, but a proposal still hasn't been approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'It has gone from worrisome to disruptively frightening'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman claims NIFA no longer needs to oversee the county's finances. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

Blakeman has no authority to end NIFA's work, official says

The New York Civil Liberties Union is suing Nassau County, claiming a new law making it illegal to protest outside religious sites violates rights to free speech and due process under the Constitution. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I felt my voice was being silenced'

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'

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Thousands of local measures and bills to extend existing law are among those up for consideration.

Overdue state budget leaves less time for other bills

The Nassau County executive sued a state board earlier this month after it removed him from the program.

Lawyers for Blakeman ask court to overturn denial of matching funds

Officials also rejected suggestions by the state DEC to consider far more costly alternatives. Critics say the town's plan doesn't go far enough.

Town faces deadline today to submit plume cleanup plan. Here are its options.

A state board voted in March to remove the Nassau County executive from the program over a paperwork issue.

Blakeman seeking $3.5M in public matching funds for Hochul battle

Building moratoriums aren't unusual, even amid what's been described as a housing crisis. But some say they can scare away businesses and developers, and housing advocates have concerns.

'A delicate balance': Why Amityville hit the 'pause' button on building new apartments

State lawmakers also approved an immediate $7 million infusion of aid to the district to prevent it from running out of money.

LI school district gets state OK to borrow $11M — but can't use it to lower next year's taxes

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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'

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'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Ronkonkoma to try their pollo tre colori.

Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm

Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

Carle Place senior Vincenzo Pisani will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall to play lacrosse, but his road to college wasn't an easy one after suffering a Grand Mal seizure at age 14.

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

Former Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden appeared at Woods Road Elementary School in North Babylon on Thursday to surprise Joel Buchanan, a fifth-grader who did a project on him.

Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman tours LaGuardia's Chase Sapphire Lounge and Capital One Landing.

Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits a recycling facility in Brookhaven and learns how to separate trash from treasure.

LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility

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

Open-air formats are reshaping LI's mall industry in push to survive

From painting on the harbor to dining at the hotel, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman has your guide to visiting Northport's main street.

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Newsday's Doug Geed shows us some interesting roadside attractions you will see on your drive Out East.

Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip

An MTA board meeting was held to discuss LIRR workers' raise demands and strike contingency plans. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

MTA: LIRR fares could go up if workers get raises

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Tess Ferguson talk about the girls lacrosse season, plus hear the inspirational story of Carle Place's Vincenzo Pisani, plays of the week and more.

Sarra Sounds off, Ep. 32: Girls lax, Pisani's inspiration and more

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