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	Sens. Chuck&nbsp;Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday said there will be a&nbsp;new Senate floor vote this week on legislation aimed at aiding veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, days after Republicans delayed final passage of the bill, citing technical concerns over how the measure is funded.
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The budget provides funds for mental health clinics in schools, more inpatient psychiatric beds and the needs of veterans, first responders and law enforcement. 

With 1 in 5 NYers having mental illness symptoms, state budget increases services

The Town Board voted 5-0 on April 18 to adopt the comprehensive plan that was last revised in 1967.

New master plan approved for Smithtown

The county will take resolutions transferring the lease of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands back to the planning commission and legislature.

Nassau says it will resubmit plans for Sands casino proposal

The Democratic governor is getting credit for making progress on hot-button issues, such as housing, that had been stagnant in Albany.

Unlike last year, Hochul scores major wins in state budget battle

The proposals pitted a coalition of 400 environmental and public health advocates against petroleum companies and the influential unions that represent their workers.

Backers focus on NYS Legislature to pass climate change acts dropped from budget

Monastery officials are planning to build a 3,341-square-foot church on their 4.6-acre North Country Road property in Head of the Harbor.

Lawsuit: Head of the Harbor trustees broke law with vote for monastery's church project

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The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

Protesters decried Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan hire armed 'special deputies' in case of emergencies. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'More guns is not the answer to safety'

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler takes a look at Bruce Blakeman's first two years as Nassau County executive.

'Bruce Blakeman has taken a liking for the national spotlight'

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney's office is investigating allegations that members of Steve Bellone's administration "improperly destroyed" and removed county data as they were leaving office last year.

A 'misuse of government property'

Suffolk County is looking into Ryan Attard, a former Steve Bellone deputy county executive, who has taken a COO job at a nonprofit that received county opioid funding. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday reporter Mark Harrington report.

'No one's been accused of any wrongdoing, but they're looking into it'

The resignation comes at a critical time for the utility as the contract with grid manager PSEG Long Island expires in December 2025.

'The task ahead is enormously complex'

Caitlyn Jenner appeared in Mineola to speak about Bruce Blakeman's executive order on trans girls in girls sports. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is critical to protecting the integrity of competition in women's sports'

Scott Mastellon, ex-commissioner of Suffolk's IT department, has been named a top executive at a public sector firm that had been authorized for county work. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington explains.

Scott Mastellon joins tech firm that had county contract

Disgraced former congressman George Santos announced Thursday he plans to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota for New York's 1st Congressional District seat, Newsday Columnist Joye Brown reports.

George Santos jumps back into politics

A long-withheld document holds allegations involving "campaign-fund issues" and "improper lobbying." NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday reporter Mark Harrington report.

Steve Levy's non-prosecution deal disclosed

Supporters rallied for the Sands Integrated Resort proposed in Uniondale. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'This place is empty and that's a shame' 

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