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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'

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Both candidates are providing different fixes to the issue.

'Affordability politics' are dominating NY's gubernatorial race. How are Blakeman and Hochul approaching it?

Affordability has been a main talking point, as it has been in races across the country.

GOP hopefuls for Suozzi's seat both say they stand with Trump

Legislators must again pass a proposal to overhaul the state's process. Then the real fight begins before the measure lands on the November 2027 ballot.

With LI seat in Congress at stake, expect fierce NYS redistricting battle

Successful bills included limits on 'forever chemicals' and requirements for consistent pricing.

Legislature adjourns for '26: What did and didn't get done?

The bill does not apply to law enforcement officers or school resource officers, who are trained by their agencies.

NYS bill would require school-specific training for security guards

Democrats who lead the Assembly said the state needs to step in after hearing from local governments and residents.

Legislature moves ahead on NYS moratorium on massive data centers

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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'

A recording of conference sessions provides a window into the practices of bill-collecting specialists who focus on those more than 90 days late paying their utility bills.

'People think much better in the dark'

The deadline for Brookhaven to develop a plan to clean up a four-mile long toxic plume was Friday, but a proposal still hasn't been approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'It has gone from worrisome to disruptively frightening'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman claims NIFA no longer needs to oversee the county's finances. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

Blakeman has no authority to end NIFA's work, official says

The New York Civil Liberties Union is suing Nassau County, claiming a new law making it illegal to protest outside religious sites violates rights to free speech and due process under the Constitution. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I felt my voice was being silenced'

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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'

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'

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'ICE out of Hempstead'

The IRS says the average refund amount as of April 3 was $3,462. Here's what a sampling of taxpayers had to say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I can't wait to get my refund'

Some Long Islanders condemed the president's Truth Social posts, including one of an AI-generated image that depicted himself as Jesus. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's terrible, it's very insulting'

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