Laura Curran and Bruce Blakeman, candidates for Nassau County executive talked at a town hall about reassessments, COVID, opioids and more. The event was held at Newsday in its new state-of-the-art multimedia studio. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has a preview.


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"They're not allowing that time and access for folks to really present their case," said one advocate, describing "mega master" immigration hearings. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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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'

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"They're not allowing that time and access for folks to really present their case," one advocate said.

How mass court hearings are accelerating cases for immigrants on LI, nationwide

The state Democratic chair alleges that Blakeman is violating a state law that requires political communications that use artificial intelligence to state so clearly.

Democrats file complaint over Blakeman's AI-generated ads

Trump has been a strong supporter of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Trump to visit Nassau to stump for Blakeman at law enforcement event

The mayor and the president have built up a cordial relationship since Mamdani's election.

Mamdani says he lobbied Trump on TPS before city fired Haitian workers

The committee, until now, did not publicly interact with nonprofits when deciding where to allocate the money to combat opioid abuse.

Suffolk panel doling out opioid grants hears from nonprofits

Local and state legislators said conditions at the East Meadow jail have improved.

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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'

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.

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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'

Newsday's Keshia Clukey explains what is included in the latest state budget.

'More affordability for LIers'

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Advocates say they are seeing signs that U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents are becoming more active on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They will come and get you'

Highly rated nursing homes, including those on Long Island, could face "streamlined" and less time-consuming inspections under a new nationwide "risk-based survey" process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky explains.

'So few nursing homes can meet this criteria'

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.

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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'

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