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Nassau and Suffolk counties have implemented a combined $57 million in technology upgrades to streamline the voting process.

New voting machines at Long Island polling places

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed steps into the vineyards at Bedell Cellars to get an inside look at the action, the artistry, and the fresh flavors shaping Long Island's latest vintage.

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Liberty Water has applied to raise rates in three of the areas it serves on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

Make the jump to light speed on this week's LI Works. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa meets with a member of The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison.

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The report identified over half a million hateful posts on X between January 2025 and June 2026, with monthly growth of 75%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland talks to Andrea McCade, founder of The Social Mom Club LI, about how new moms can connect with others.

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Video of two Suffolk police officers joining a group of teens playing soccer goes viral. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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The lawsuit contains new public allegations of abuse of Jor'Dynn Duncan and another child, as well as more details on previously reported abuse allegations. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The new owners are a pair of developers who say they "love the castle." NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Very, very nice people'

Three Long Island schools have been chosen for pilot programs designed to help the district phase out Regents exams. Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou has the details.

'How are we assessing students holistically?'

Some critics question whether for-profit developers who build market-rate rentals should get tax assistance offered by local agencies. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

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A car sliced through the hedges and fence of a Huntington Station adult assisted living facility Sunday night, displacing 27 residents, police said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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The town is relying on reserves to help balance the budget for the first time since 2016.

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In interviews conducted with patrons in the parking lot outside the Westbury restaurant, the consensus opinion was that "they should be talking about more important stuff."

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The lawsuit contains new public allegations of abuse of Jor'Dynn and another child, as well as more details on previously reported abuse allegations.

Mother of 7-year-old girl who died in foster care files $250M lawsuit against Suffolk CPS and school officials

The man who died suffered a fatal heart attack during the physical altercation, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.

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The Smithtown superintendent sent a letter to families confirming the news on Tuesday.

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A tractor trailer had struck an overpass and overturned.

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A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

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The Town of Oyster Bay and Northrop Grumman are locked in a dispute over the extent of the plan to clean up Bethpage Community Park. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Experts say the crash that seriously injured two teens highlights how a failure to improve roadways can leave taxpayers liable for damages and legal bills. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Joel Rifkin was convicted of murdering 17 women decades ago and authorities say some of the victims were killed in that house. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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According to a Newsday analysis, Long Island's highest-paid nonprofit employees work in the healthcare industry. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon explains.

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The three women who have been charged in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death — Emily Kelly, Barbara Renner and Elyssa Seymore — have each pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We are here to search for the truth'

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.

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

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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'

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.

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