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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'

The filings shed new light into the creditials of those chosen for the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a list, it's a database'

The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Advocates: ICE should be banned from village properties

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The head of the oversight panel, Richard Kessel, says Blakeman has no authority to make that call.

Blakeman says NIFA oversight of county's finances over; state panel disputes that

While the New York City mayor has fulfilled some of his campaign vows, critics say he has softened on others.

Mamdani's first 100 days: How he's doing on campaign promises

Edward Ra, of Garden City, is the first Long Islander to hold the minority leader post since Perry Duryea in 1978.

New Assembly GOP leader was bitten by the politics bug at early age

Former Islanders owner Charles Wang had a grand but ultimately unsuccessful plan to renovate Nassau Coliseum and redevelop the adjoining area, highlighted by a 60-story lighthouse.

Remembering The Lighthouse Project, and why it didn't happen

Nassau's law makes it illegal to protest within 35 feet of a house of worship.

NYCLU sues Nassau over law banning protests outside religious sites

The Nassau County executive vowed to challenge what he described as a 'blatantly partisan ruling.'

Setback on matching funds could change dynamics of Blakeman-Hochul race

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Long Island farms and vineyards are experiencing uncertainty about the upcoming season because of immigration raids affecting the workforce. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I don't know if we're gonna have the workforce in the spring'

Some of the volunteers include a former member of the NYPD disciplined for abuse of authority in a fatal shooting and a doctor who was fired from NUMC. Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette breaks down the story.

'Mixed group of people'

Long Island's four House members discussed a wide range of issues from immigration enforcement to the war in Iran and economic issues. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Most members of Congress, on both sides, want to work together'

National Grid is considering repowering power plants in Northport, Port Jefferson and Island Park. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington has more.

'It's a heavy lift'

With Hempstead a focal point for ICE raids, many local business owners are barely staying afloat. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger, Doug Geed and Newsday reporter Bart Jones have the story.

'Gonna become a ghost community'

The Nassau County executive discussed a variety of topics during his address, including no tax hikes, countywide safety and cooperation with ICE. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown discusses takeaways from the speech.

'Our county remains strong'

LI community groups on Thursday urged Nassau County to sever its partnership with ICE. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'ICE has no place in our communities'

Despite Blakeman's rising favorability, the poll found 61% of New Yorkers still say they do not know, or have no opinion, on Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Exec makes gains with men, suburbanites

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NewdayTV's Elisa DiStefano heads to Adventureland to ride the new attraction, Wave Twister.

Newsday Exclusive: New ride at Adventureland

Town of Smithtown video footage shows an argument erupting between councilmen Tom McCarthy and Thomas Lohmann at the end of Tuesday's town council session after Lohmann allegedly assaulted McCarthy in the executive session, which was closed to the public. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Smithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow councilman

Behind the scenes at Newsday's All-Long Island photo shoot for the All-Long Island teams for winter. NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

Meet Newsday's winter All-Long Island teams

A peer mentoring program at Shoreham-Wading River High School brings students together through the joy of music.

Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Kōre Mat Pilates Studio in Baldwin.

Pilates studio opens in Baldwin

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Schmitt's Farm in Riverhead where they are very busy this time of year making horseradish

Out East: Don't be bitter! Take a trip to Schmitt's Farm to make horseradish

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited G Taste Crepe Café in Huntington to try their sushi crepes.

Trendy Bites: What's a sushi crepe?

Labor leaders said an LIRR union strike would be "disastrous" for Long Island, despite MTA officials' attempts to downplay the impact of a strike.

LIRR strike would be  'disastrous' for LI, unions warn

Yankee Stadium held an event on Tuesday to showcase some of the menu options fans can expect to enjoy in 2026. Newsday Sports' Jared Valluzzi reports.

What's on the menu in the Bronx?

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo take at look at history of the Long Island Expressway.

Picture This: That time they drove asphalt through the heart of LI

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