An overflow crowd at a Suffolk Legislature hearing witnessed a spirited debate Monday night over marijuana legalization, with supporters predicting a financial windfall for New York State and opponents saying legal pot sellers will unfairly profit off minority communities.


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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'

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County has 30 days to appeal after a federal judge upheld the jury verdict in a nearly decade-old case.

Suffolk still on hook for $112M judgment for detaining immigrants

Blakeman leads Hochul, 44% to 39%, in Nassau, where he is in his fifth year as county executive. Hochul leads in Suffolk, 49% to 40%.

Hochul tied with Blakeman on LI but up 20 points statewide, poll says

Committee members help reinforce the party's message.

Most winners in Suffolk County Democratic Committee races back party boss challenger

Gaetano "Guy" Savia was ordered to complete a firearms safety course and return to court on July 2 for sentencing.

Bruce Blakeman's special deputies program member pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in JFK arrest

The town is amid an ongoing effort to streamline processes across various departments.

Hempstead Town to borrow $1M to digitize records

Officials will turn back the clock for a gathering Thursday at the Davis Town Meeting House, the former town hall in Coram.

Brookhaven board to host meeting at historic site in honor of America's 250th

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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'

Juan Bonilla Lagos is a Plainview father of two with a history of clinical depression. He has been in ICE custody for seven months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'My strength is running out little by little'

New York State is demanding PSEG Long Island provide information on their debt collection practices. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.

A Newsday report revealed a supervisor using aggressive tactics

The governor says she secured an agreement for a new state budget, but state Senate and Assembly leaders say otherwise. Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy reports.

Budget confusion in Albany

About 147 people had convictions for crimes ranging from misdemeanor and felony assault, robbery, and sex offenses. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

'Less than 5% of those people had violent crime convictions'

A recording of conference sessions provides a window into the practices of bill-collecting specialists who focus on those more than 90 days late paying their utility bills.

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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'

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

'Everything is different'

Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Never underestimate your strength'

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'ICE out of Hempstead'

The IRS says the average refund amount as of April 3 was $3,462. Here's what a sampling of taxpayers had to say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I can't wait to get my refund'

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