The first confirmed case of the new coronavirus surfaced on Long Island, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Thursday. A 42-year-old man in Nassau County has tested positive for the virus and is hospitalized, according to the governor. The number of confirmed cases across the state has grown to 22, he said.


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Family and supporters of Tyler X. Lewis held a news conference in Buffalo on Monday to urge law enforcement to bring charges in connection with his fatal stabbing. Lewis, from Baldwin, a sophomore at Buffalo State, was stabbed to death on the evening of Oct. 14 on the University at Buffalo North Campus.

Tyler X. Lewis' mother: 'We still don't have any answers'

The white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a Buffalo supermarket was hustled out of a courtroom Wednesday after someone in the audience rushed at him and was restrained by a court officer.

Man rushes Buffalo shooter in court

In Albany on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $227 billion state budget, calling for a huge school-aid raise, a college tuition hike, more incentives for affordable housing and a multipronged plan to stave off cuts to downstate mass transit. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Gov's budget: Where the money would go

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday's Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy discuss what's next in the fight over Hochul's Appeals court nominee, Hector LaSalle.

What's next in the battle over chief justice

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Newsday's winning entries included first place in the general news category by Alejandra Villa Loarca for a photograph titled "Honoring a Hero" — from the funeral of NYPD officer Jason Rivera at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Newsday photographers, freelancers win 20 awards in NY Press Photographers contest

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The victims, age 8 to 17, were in an SUV that veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway, struck a tree and caught on fire. A sixth child, 9, escaped with injuries.

Teen driver in Scarsdale crash that killed 5 lacked license, officials say

Among the honors, Newsday took first place in the general news category, three second-place awards, five honorable mentions and a number of exhibit awards in the competition.

See the winning photos: Newsday photograhers, freelancers win 20 NYPPA awards in 2022 contest

Police believe the vehicle was being driven by a 16-year-old boy when it veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway, hit a tree and caught fire.

5 Conn. children, ages 8-17, dead after Scarsdale crash

It's been overlooked for a long time," Hochul said of mental health during the first listening session at the New York State Psychiatric Institute in Manhattan.

Gov. Hochul goes on listening tour with focus on mental health of youth

The state Assembly and Senate on Tuesday proposed hiking income tax rates on big earning individuals and corporations to help fund the financially troubled MTA.

Lawmakers propose aiding MTA by raising taxes on top earners, corporations

After Silicon Valley Bank's failure, New York State stepped in to take over New York City-based Signature Bank, which in turn is now being run by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Newsday business writer James T. Madore helps us understand what happened in this conversation with NewsdayTV anchor Ken Buffa.

After 2 bank failures, should LIers be worried?

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NYPD Officer Paul Lee, from Queens, was shot in the arm in the Bronx and released from the hospital while colleagues cheered and applauded.

NYPD Officer Paul Lee released from hospital amid cheers, applause

Newsday's Ken Buffa and Joye Brown discuss the topics that Gov. Kathy Hochul brought up in Tuesday's State of the State address.

Recap: Gov. Hochul's State of the State address

Governor Kathy Hochul outlines her agenda for the coming year. Hochul is kicking off her second full year in office after winning a closer-than-expected election in November over Republican Lee Zeldin.

Full replay: State of the State Address with Gov. Kathy Hochul

A hero's welcome Friday night as Nassau County employees were welcomed home after spending the past week clearing snow-covered streets in Buffalo. 

A hero's welcome for Nassau County employees returning from Buffalo after storm 

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday announces that county employees and equipment will help Buffalo dig out in the wake of a massive winter storm.

Blakeman sending 'a small army' to help dig out Buffalo

Newsday's Michael Gormley speaks about how spending and donations in this year's race for governor were the highest they've been in 20 years.

N.Y. Governor Race: Campaign spending, donations way up

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed two pieces of legislation geared toward fighting hate crimes.

Hochul signs bill making anti-hate crime training mandatory after hate crime conviction

The state and Nassau Democratic chairman is under fire within the party after the November election. Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy explains in this conversation with Newsday's Ken Buffa.

Jay Jacobs under fire from Dems after poor election showings

Newsday's Faith Jessie discusses the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Hear from doctors, local leaders, and volunteers what the decision has meant on Long Island and other parts of the state.

Roe v. Wade: Impacts on New York State, and outside of it

Newsday's Yancey Roy discusses the new statistics on the bail reform law.

Suspects are being rearrested at roughly the same rate as before bail reform, report shows

On Wednesday, New York's attorney general Letitia James sued former President Donald Trump and his company alleging business fraud, involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

AG James takes aim at Donald Trump, his children and his company

Concealed firearms will be prohibited from churches, government buildings, bars and "sensitive" zones — including Times Square — beginning Thursday under the state's new gun control laws.

Hochul: New gun laws go into effect Sept. 1

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