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LIers have mixed feelings about the casino plan and also weigh in on the 2024 election and housing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LIers weigh in on casino, housing

AG's report finds "stark gap" in homeownership among different races. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's very discouraging but we need to change that'

Failure to meet faster deadlines has led to a large number of court cases being dismissed in New York, according to state statistics. Newsday's Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy explains. 

John Scott, a forest ranger based in Sayville with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, spoke on Monday about his experiences in Canada fighting the wildfires and how different it was from fighting fires on Long Island.

DEC ranger on Canadian wildfire firefighting experience: 'I would go again'

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While there was an exodus of NYers during the first two years of the pandemic, on LI, the number of full-time taxpayers climbed.

LI bucks pandemic trend of taxpayers leaving NY

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Long Islanders and city residents who sustained property damage in September's record-breaking rainstorm can apply for low-interest disaster recovery loans.

Hochul: Federal aid for damage from Sept. storm on LI, NYC

Manischewitz said the dark chocolate coins may contain milk, which could cause an allergic reaction among those sensitive to dairy.

Recall issued for Hanukkah candy coins sold as dark chocolate

The license would be more than $10 and be used to support a range of new and existing programs, including hiring more law-enforcement officers, the DEC has said.

Proposal to restart saltwater fishing licenses draws opposition from anglers

Researching and asking plenty of questions about charitable groups' spending practices are among the tips offered by experts.

Tips for donating on 'GivingTuesday'

Supporters of a bill ensuring at least one MTA board member is "transit dependent" because of a disability said the legislation opens the floor to a ridership community long overlooked.

Disability advocates praise MTA bill

The Siena Research Institute poll finds that NYers believe both groups are facing increased prejudice since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

NYers believe antisemitism, bias against Muslims has increased, poll finds

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Newsday's Yancey Roy explains why the Appellate court wants redistricting to be redone in New York.

Congressional redistricting in New York

Albany lawmakers have been negotiating a plan to seal a persons criminal record if they behave after serving time in jail or prison, Newsday's Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy discusses

Clean Slate bill could come to a vote this week

Newsday's Yancey Roy discusses what may be effected on Long Island with the state budget passing, including Belmont Park and local sewers

State Budget passes: What does it mean for Long Island

A Siena poll found that 45%  of voters statewide support Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing plan while 37% oppose it. Ninety percent of voters said affordable housing is a serious problem. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Siena poll: 90% say affordable housing in NY a serious concern

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

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 

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