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Friday, August 12

'You're doing it best,' Hochul to Suffolk on red flag laws

Gov. Kathy Hochul came to Suffolk County Friday praising the county for using the state's "red flag" law more than any other county in taking guns away from people who are a danger to themselves or others.

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FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home

The FBI recovered documents that were labeled "top secret" from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the search.

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Polio detected in NYC wastewater, suggesting virus circulating

The virus that causes polio was discovered weeks after a case of the disease was identified in Rockland County north of the city, health officials announced Friday.

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LI primary election Voters Guide: What to know about Congress, State Senate races

This election features four congressional primaries and two for State Senate. Early voting runs from Saturday through Aug. 21, with the election on Aug. 23.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWho's more pro-Trump? Party-backed GOP candidates vie with primary challengers As primaries near, some voters will find themselves in different districts