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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'

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'

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There are reports of work on three upstate immigration detention centers, and a top official has promised an enforcement surge in the city.

Potential ICE surge in NYC looms over Hochul-Blakeman race

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has said he would consider legal action against the state over new laws.

Hochul warns Nassau and other counties to end ICE pacts

Hospital executives announced Monday a $110 million shortfall in its pool of money held in the captive to settle malpractice claims.

Why did NUMC run its own insurance plan in the Cayman Islands?

A lawyer for the former CEO rejected allegations of mismanagement as "wildly off base."

NUMC: Former leaders failed to set aside enough for malpractice claims

Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello and Comptroller Victoria Marotta are getting ready to retire, leading the town to adjust requirements for one of the jobs.

Help wanted: Two key town officials set to retire

Ed Eaton helped lead Long Beach out of fiscal crisis and widespread blight during more than two decades as city manager.

Long Beach's longest-serving city manager dies at 83

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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'

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'

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'

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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'

New York lawmakers from both parties, and 9/11 victim advocates, are raising concerns about the pace in filling the vacancies for the program that provides health care to more than 140,000 first responders, recovery workers and civilians diagnosed with cancers and other diseases. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

'It's just beyond upsetting that we have to fight for this'

Juan Bonilla Lagos, who was arrested by ICE in October near his Plainview home, was freed from jail after nine months.

'I fought so hard'

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

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How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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