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According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I wouldn't want it in my home'

A Siena research poll found that Long Islanders overwhelmingly want officials to crackdown on illicit spas. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

'Looking for a more comprehensive solution'

Bruce Blakeman leads Kathy Hochul by 8 points on Long Island, but trails by 9 points statewide in the race for governor, according to recent Newsday/Siena University polls. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Affordability is likely the number one issue'

Hampton Shipyard was bought by a new ownership group two years ago and it is seeking to expand. But nearby residents say the expansion would not fit their neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'We want smart development. We want it environmentally sensitive'

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The demand follows revelations by the state that a fire-suppression system was responsible for toxic contamination at one of the sites.

Town demands owner shut down battery storage plants

PSEG LI also said it restored power within 48 hours to more than 99.5% of the 124,000 customers impacted by the nor'easter.

LIPA delays briefing on aggressive debt collection practices by PSEG LI

The denial comes a week after a majority of Islip Democrats voted against granting Suffolk's Democratic chair Rich Schaffer another term.

Accusations of retaliation swirl among Suffolk Dems after last week's party boss election

World Trade Center Health Program officials had said $13 million could be lost.

9/11 health research to be fully funded

The plan would eliminate taxes on the first $50,000 earned for single filers and the first $100,000 earned by joint filers.

Blakeman touts plan to cut state income tax for NYers

The city appealed the decision Tuesday night, invoking an auto stay a city official said put the lower court's order on pause.

City judge rules pied-à-terre tax wasn't properly administered, 2 more lawsuits filed

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A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Half of all households are eligible'

New York State is mailing out energy rebate checks between $100 and $200 to taxpayers who qualitify. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A check is always nice. A little more would be nicer.'

Newsday NYS correspondent Keshia Clukey gives insight on what local governments are asking from New York State.

Local governments say they will override 2% tax cap

The law would require businesses to have proper state licensing, prove that their employees are paid and ban staff from living at the spas or sleeping there overnight. Repeat offenders could face penalties up to $25,000. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It's personal to me'

The county executive had not shown his hand as a state law banning cooperation agreements went into effect. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This law is completely misguided'

President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

'You could have a catastrophic failure'

Nassau is one of two counties in the state that have refused to come into line with the law. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Likely that the issue will wind up in court'

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In an interview with Newsday, Suozzi said he was talking about creating a permanent legal work authorization for non-citizens who've been living in the country for 10 years. Newsday Washington D.C. reporter Billy House has more.

'Just foolishness'

They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses. What happens when these workers disappear? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We can expect negative repercussions'

President Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress this November. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez discusses the potential ramifications.

'It would be an uphill climb'

A Newsday data analysis shows that ICE agents detained just 72 immigrants in Nassau and Suffolk counties in July, down from 322 in January. Newsday data reporter Anastasia Valeeva explains.

'They have been steadily going down'

Brentwood, where voter support for Trump doubled over the last three elections, has become one of the biggest targets for ICE arrests. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan have more.

'This is the new normal'

President Donald Trump gave an hourlong speech at the Nassau County Police training facility touting crime fighting and blasting Dems. Protesters had other thoughts. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has the story.

'Really rallying the base'

Political observers said the GOP nominee for governor needs to show some "daylight" between himself and the president. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Going to speak to a broad base of voters'

Long Island's Head Start programs are facing financial headwinds. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Not knowing how important this program is'

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