Paulette Waithe 
Democratic 
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 <li>Waithe did not return calls for an interview.</li> 
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Paulette Waithe Democratic BACKGROUND: Waithe did not return calls for an interview.

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Paulette Waithe, Council Member, City of Long Beach – Democratic Primary

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Gov. Kathy Hochul has laid out her state budget proposal, increasing the total spending to $252 billion. It includes a middle-class tax break, tax rebate checks up to $500 to families and a 4.7% increase in school aid. 

'It's a major objective'

LGBTQ LIers are worried about the president's order that recognizes only two genders. Meanwhile a legal expert looks at how fast the order might be implemented. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I'm not hiding who I am'

LIers gathered to watch Donald Trump get sworn in as the 47th president. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I'm hoping a lot of things change'

Former LI congressman Lee Zeldin said he will not favor industry over the environment and declared that "climate change is real" at a Senate hearing Thursday on his nomination. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

A vow from Lee Zeldin to protect environment, economy

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Enforcement agents may now go into churches under President Donald Trump's executive order that overturned years of U.S. policy.

Trump move allows immigration agents to enter houses of worship and other 'sensitive' locations

A Touro Law Center professor who also serves as the school's associate dean of diversity and inclusion said the order likely will be challenged.

Trump's executive order on gender brings mixed reactions on LI

Overall, the governor's proposed budget would increase spending by $8.6 billion, including a $5.3 billion surplus.

Gov. Hochul's proposed budget would raise school aid by 4.7%

The litigation asks that enforcement of the executive order be stopped and declared unconstitutional.

NY among states suing Trump over birthright citizenship order

The judge said the plaintiffs hadn't proved "irreparable harm" would be done if he declined to lift the ban on transgender athletes playing in county facilities.

Judge rejects motion to stop Nassau's transgender athlete ban

The order could have broad implications for transgender individuals, from how they identify on government documents to their protections in the workplace.

What you need to know about Trump's executive order on gender

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Newsday's Joye Brown breaks down important topics from the governor's speech in Albany.

Breaking down the speech

Several environmental groups are asking the Nassau County Legislature to include protections for the area around the Nassau Hub project. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We need to preserve'

Gov. Kathy Hochul made an appearance on the LIRR Friday morning to promote public transportation, days after congestion pricing went into effect.

'Generates the revenues necessary for us to make $1.5B more in investment'

Over the past year, Newsday has followed a pair of migrant families as they navigate new surroundings and an immigration system that has been overwhelmed. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I haven't stopped crying'

Supporters of the plan say refunds are the right thing to do. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan explains how Nassau would refund the fees if the plan was approved. 

Lawmaker has 'no intention' of calling for vote on bill refunding red-light fees

As families gather for Thanksgiving dinner, trauma expert Sara Glass says keep the focus on connecting with relatives, not on making a point if political conversations arise.

'This one is gonna be so tough'

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

His raw vote total in the two counties — both of which he carried comfortably — has increased each time he has run:

Donald Trump garners 53% of vote on Long Island

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