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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.

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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.

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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'

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Hochul underperformed on Long Island in 2022 when she ran for reelection against then-Rep. Lee Zeldin.

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Republican candidate Lee Zeldin garnered 30% of the New York City vote in 2022, which analysts say was a good showing.

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Diaz has served the county for over 25 years.

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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'

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.

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Long Islanders affected by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spoke with NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn about its impact here.

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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'

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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