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

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

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'

The executive order is part of Trump's effort to increase the role of the federal government in local law enforcement. Newsday's White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez has more.

While the majority of respondents in a recent Newsday/Siena survey gave high marks to quailty of life on Long Island, many voiced concerns about the high cost of housing and the ability to age in place here. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's not affordable. It's not possible.'

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The New York Living Wage for All Coalition supports a statewide law increasing the minimum wage.

Mamdani's goal of higher minimum wage gets support of new coalition

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Litigation filed this week by the Federal Trade Commission and New York attorney general allege the companies violated federal antitrust laws.

Lawsuits: Zillow, Redfin partnership hurt landlords, renters

Mets owner Steve Cohen and partners backed the $8 billion project they say will create a 25-acre park, revamped subway station and thousands of union jobs.

$8B Citi Field casino plan wins approval of neighborhood committee

The proposal joins two other bids that have advanced: one at Yonkers Raceway and one at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Bronx casino plan gets OK, but not Coney Island

About 48,000 vehicles are enrolled in the program, which grants exemptions for zero- and low-emission vehicles in high-occupancy vehicle lanes.

Slower LIE predicted as Clean Pass vehicles exit HOV lanes this week

Scammers are sending mail, emails and other communications that falsely claim that taxpayers need to provide their financial details to receive the checks, officials say.

Scammers targeting inflation refund checks, state says

The grants are part of an $85 million investment by the state government in upgrades to 911 systems for most of New York's 57 counties.

Nassau, Suffolk get 'down payment' to fix 911 system

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A federal court in Manhattan ruled that a plan to prioritize giving cannabis licenses to certain operators is illegal. Newsday's Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy has more.

NYS plan to prioritize cannabis licenses deemed illegal

President Donald Trump is not making life more affordable and is failing to make Americans feel safer, a Siena Poll says. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know if it'll change later'

The Northport power plant had its "highest daily output day ever" during the late June heat wave. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington tells us more.

'It's still a workhorse'

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'

There is a new bill proposed in Albany to ban ICE agents from wearing masks. Newsday Albany reporter Michael Gormley has more.

Momentum grows for banning ICE agents from wearing masks

A bill passed this month will require gamblers to pay taxes on their losses. Newsday Albany correspondent Michael Gormley has more.

'Income tax on income they didn't receive'

Overtime costs for New York State agencies have risen despite an increase in staffing levels. Newsday's NYS Capitol Correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

Overtime costs for NYS jumps 10.2%, comptroller's office says

NYS lawmakers pass bill to end anonymous calls to child abuse hotline. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Concerned about the use of CPS as a weapon'

The deadline to have a REAL ID to travel domestically is just days away and appointments at the DMV to get an enhanced ID are hard to find.

'I think it's an important thing I have to do'

The NY State Senate on Monday night approved a bill that would approve medical aid in dying, which opponents call physician-assisted suicide. Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy reports.

'We're not doing enough for people'

The state budget has new limits making it harder for taxpayers to know what they are paying for. Newsday reporter Michael Gormley has more. 

'More difficult to assess' 

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

'Bell to bell cellphone ban'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday photographers look back at covering the Avianca plane crash on Jan. 25, 1990.

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Drivers are being encouraged to carpool as an alternative. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LIE slowdown predicted as Clean Pass vehicles banned from HOV lane this week

Mariah Carey delighted fans on Tuesday at Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon, where she signed copies of her new album, "Here for It All."

Long Island's Christmas Queen had fans in a frenzy

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out east to a local farm that has fresh vegetables and a local restaurant where they prepare fall cuisine.

Out East: Fall vegetables from farm to table

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman tries indoor skydiving at iFLY in Long Island City.

What it's like to try indoor skydiving at iFLY in NYC

The challenge is to figure out where toxic pipes are buried and who will pay to remove them. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Old lead pipes connect thousands of LI homes to drinking water, data shows

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman got to hang out with the alpacas at Buck Brook Alpacas in Roscoe.

Roscoe road trip: Walk and feed alpacas at this farm and Airbnb

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits a shoe repair shop in Wantagh and its longtime cobbler.

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The Cougars signaled touchdown, but after more than 10 seconds of discussion, the officials marked Jackson just short.

Controversy on the final play as Kellenberg tops St. John the Baptist

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Haunted House of Hamburgers in Farmingdale.

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