<p>Democrats across the state are converging on Syracuse to decide who will get the party&#39;s nomination to run this November. Doug Geed is joined by NewsdayTV&#39;s Joye Brown&nbsp;and expert Larry Levy about what to expect from the convention.</p>


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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.

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The volunteer observers will collect and respond to reports of enforcement activity and protests.

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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'

Affordability is expected to be a big issue in Albany in 2026, as well as in Gov. Kathy Hochul's upcoming State of the State address. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

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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'

The state Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection was meant to reimburse people who had money stolen by dishonest lawyers. With payments in those cases now surpassing $100 million over the fund's history, the fund is struggling. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon reports.

State fund that reimburses victims more often can't pay in full

Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced she is dropping out of the governor's race. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

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The bill will allow terminally ill individuals with less than six months to live to use doctor-prescribed medication to end their lives. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The annual "Pennies for Charity" report found professional fundraisers took a big chunk out of donations last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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Long Island food pantries are seeing an increase in demand amid the ongoing uncertainty over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Just an astounding amount of people coming in day in day out'

Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy talks about the future of the Young Republicans group in New York.

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Thomas Valva's death has some family law experts and state legislators rethinking state confidentiality laws in some circumstances.

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A Newsday/Siena survey looks at Long Islanders' views on the likelihood that young people can build a successful life here. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I am concerned about affordability'

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Light snow and more brutally cold air are headed to Long Island this weekend. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the tale of Physty the Whale, who was rescued and revived near Robert Moses in 1981.

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Following the death of her father, Long Beach's Mindi Dovberg began swimming in the ocean every day to help "shock the grief out of her system." NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Rain or shine, warm or cold, she takes a dip in the ocean every day

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a longtime Baiting Hollow restaurant that's been serving the community for decades — and is now offering homemade pot pies to go.

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West Babylon's Rivers triplets are making history as skiers for Jamaica. One of the triplets will compete in February's Winter Olympics.

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Shop with Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Sprouts, which opened its first Long Island location in Centereach.

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Municipalities like the Village of Great Neck Plaza are stepping up efforts to remove snow piles that haven't melted over a week after a storm hit the region. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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