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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'

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Suffolk has the highest reported rate of tick-borne diseases in New York.

In war against disease-causing ticks in Suffolk, Schumer eyes $90M to combat the critters

The president's handling of the economy, and worries about the country's role in overseas conflicts, are dragging down his approval rating, according to the poll.

Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 LI voters disapprove of Trump's job performance

There are 27 states that have some ban on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports, but New York is not one of them.

Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes won't impact New York

President Donald Trump tried denying automatic citizenship to U.S.-born children of foreign parents in the country illegally.

LI immigrant advocacy groups hail birthright citizenship ruling

The cost to connect the proposed battery at the former Shoreham nuclear power plant site could be as high as $27 million, correspondence says.

Costs may threaten proposed Shoreham battery project, developer says

While Democrats celebrated the ruling, Republicans criticized it.

NY lawmakers weigh in on birthright citizenship ruling

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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'

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'

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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'

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'

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

'Never underestimate your strength'

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