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There is a new push to look into the effect of screen time in classrooms. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn spoke to Newsday state reporter Keshia Clukey and other experts on the topic.

'I don't advocate for one blanket policy'

There has been an increase in children ending up in the emergency room after ingesting cannabis, according to a new study from the state Department of Health. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Children as young as 5 years old hospitalized with cannabis poisoning

Newsday's Keshia Clukey explains what is included in the latest state budget.

'More affordability for LIers'

The governor says she secured an agreement for a new state budget, but state Senate and Assembly leaders say otherwise. Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy reports.

Budget confusion in Albany

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The Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence missed a deadline to submit paperwork to amend its charter to bring it into compliance with state law concerning elections and appointments, officials said.

State warns library: Come into compliance or trustees could be removed

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Riverhead Town law bars the shops within 1,000 feet of schools. But state appeals court judges said that improperly supersedes NY law, which blocks them within 500 feet.

NY sides with cannabis shop seeking to open within 1,000 feet of LI high school

The parents of Jordan St. Fort Colin filed a notice of claim against the state, citing the lack of barriers or guardrails along the roadway.

Wrongful death lawsuit planned in head-on crash on Bethpage State Parkway

But local law enforcement, including in Nassau County, remains restricted from participating in federal immigration actions.

Masked ICE agents allowed in NY, federal judge rules

Energy costs are rising for a host of reasons including the Iran war, supply chain disruptions, the cost of replacing aging infrastructure and increased demand, experts said.

Blakeman, Hochul focus on energy costs but differ on solutions

The grants come amid increasing concerns about cyberattacks on water systems across the country, including in New York.

LI reaps lion's share of $9M in state funding to protect water systems from cyberattacks

The districts say the plan fails to adequately "identify and evaluate the project's probable environmental impacts to the school districts."

3 North Shore school districts urge state to reject power cable project

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A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Parents' basement is good, but not permanent'

An online suvey announced by the governor on Friday seeks commuters' input on their experiences at the Jamaica LIRR station as well as the proposed redesign of the transit hub.

Take a survey about the Jamaica LIRR station

The 2026 legislative session in Albany begins Wednesday, and affordability is a big priority for lawmakers. Newsday New York State correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

'The biggest word of this session is affordability'

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

In his nearly 30-minute acceptance speech, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hit on themes that have been central to his campaign as the Republican nominee for governor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'Families and seniors are being priced out of their homes'

Assemblyman David McDonough's absence from Albany raises concerns as he misses key votes, citing health challenges while voting remotely via videoconference. Newsday's Albany reporter Steve Hughes has more.

'Much more than just voting on bills'

Democrats across the state are converging on Syracuse to decide who will get the party's nomination to run this November. Doug Geed is joined by NewsdayTV's Joye Brown and expert Larry Levy about what to expect out of the convention.

'Make sure there isn't some huge political food fight'

New York Attorney General Letitia James is setting up a program to have legal monitor immigration enforcement across the state. Newsday Nassau County Politics Reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

NYS AG deploying legal observers to monitor ICE

Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for her state budget proposal, including no new state taxes, a 4.3% increase in school aid and no taxes on tips. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown has more.

'You can make historic investments'

Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke about immigration enforcement at her State of the State address on Tuesday. She spoke about proposals to curb what she called abusive tactics of immigration enforcement officers. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Not allow the use of state resources'

Affordability, child care and crime were some of the topics touched on by Gov. Kathy Hochul during her 2026 State of the State address, which was met by both praise and criticism. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'Universal Pre-K for every single 4-year-old'

In her address, Hochul discussed affordable child care, protecting the offshore wind industry and lowering car insurance costs. NewsdayTV's political analyst Joye Brown reports.

Newsday's Joye Brown: 'It was a call to arms'

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Advocates say they are seeing signs that U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents are becoming more active on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

ICE presence once again growing on LI

NewsdayTV's Izzy Mignardi spoke with Newsday's MLB columnist David Lennon to get his take on the moves the Mets made at the 2026 trade deadline.

Assessing the Mets' trade deadline moves

John Scarola of Kings Park volunteers at the Sweetbriar Nature Center because environment and nature are things he is very passionate about.

 Volunteers of LI: Kings Park man does his part to preserve nature

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa works out the wrinkles and learns the meticulous process of car wrapping at LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic in Mineola.

LI Works: That's a wrap! Ken tries his hand at wrapping cars

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed tours Splish Splash, which has been entertaining Long Islanders for 35 years.

Out East: Slide into fun at Splish Splash

The remains of Sgt. Henry "Harry" Younge, an airman from Long Island who was killed in a Japanese prison fire during World War II, were buried in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

WWII airman from LI laid to rest 8 decades after his death

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tried several dishes on from the social media menu at Island Lake Diner in Ronkonkoma.

Trying the social media menu at Island Lake Diner

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Joye Brown take a look back at the summer of 2008 and the "Montauk Monster."

Picture This: That time a 'monster' washed ashore in Montauk

The 50th annual 'Great Freeport Canoe Race' was held at Cow Meadow Park on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Freeport community comes together for 50th annual canoe race

Suffolk County has agreed to a $57.5 million settlement that repays drivers up to $36 for administrative fees. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Suffolk to refund $45M in red light camera fees to drivers 

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