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Hochul clemency order lifts burden of Nassau convictions
Two people with criminal convictions in Nassau County are among 13 statewide granted clemency by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Mamdani in Albany: Building alliances and advocating forcefully
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State Sen. Alexis Weik won't seek 4th term
DiNapoli signs off on LIPA contract with PSEG, with conditions
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Measles health alert
Search for attorneys whose clients were reimbursed through state lawyers' fund
Proposed LI tech manufacturing center wins $30 million NYS grant
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$1.2M grant to go toward upgrades at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
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Judge: Feds illegally denied NY homeland security funds
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NYS bans anonymous child abuse accusations
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NYS comptroller candidate Warshaw says state mismanages pensions
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LI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms
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'Every day I feel like I'm reliving the moment'
Man Tasered after ID request
Blakeman's challenge: No LI native has ever become governor
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Hochul signs confidentiality bill for law enforcement counseling
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Fidelis will pay back millions after charging for COVID tests, HIV screenings following settlement
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How will NY's new right-to-die law law work?
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Wrong person forcibly detained
Explore the data: Racial disparities in police use of force persist
Hochul to sign Aid in Dying bill, with changes
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I-95 corridor through Bronx, Westchester repaired as part of $61.8M project
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3 NYC casinos win approval from Gaming Commission
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Judge rules Trump administration can't penalize states amid battle over SNAP benefits
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Poll: Hochul leads all rivals in gubernatorial race
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Lawsuit: UPS steals millions from NY seasonal delivery workers
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EEOC settles with Mavis Tire over denial of job to Jewish applicant over keeping the Sabbath
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'Battleground will probably be largely upstate New York'
No charges in fake SantaCon gathering promoted by college student from LI
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Overtime costs for NYS jumps 10.2%, comptroller's office says
Overtime costs for New York State agencies have risen despite an increase in staffing levels. Newsday's NYS Capitol Correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.
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Volunteers of Long Island: Splashes of Hope
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Daycation: You don't have to spend the night to enjoy these amenities at nearby hotels
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Vigil held for slain CVS worker
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Protesters rally against ICE detention conditions in Central Islip
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Out East: Local champagnes for the new year
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MTA fare and toll hikes coming in 2026
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Carey High's James McGrath has siblings' support after losing parents
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No tax on tips: What it means for LIers
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'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'
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