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Protest buffer zones proposed in NYS, but are they constitutional?
Both New York City and Nassau County passed laws meant to protect worshippers from harassment.
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Push to revive Suffolk's Welfare to Work Commission fails
The percentage of persons living below poverty level in Suffolk stood at 6.5% in the most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
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Hochul urged to probe utility debt-collection practices in NYS
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Caught on tape: How PSEG supervisors use threat of shutoffs to get customers to pay up
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Democrats to seek amendment to allow new congressional maps for NYS
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Blakeman says he will discuss gubernatorial run with President Trump
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Epstein victims call on NYS to make it easier to pursue damages
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State lawmakers near deal to restrict ICE enforcement actions
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Overdue state budget leaves less time for other bills
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Lawyers for Blakeman ask court to overturn denial of matching funds
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Blakeman seeking $3.5M in public matching funds for Hochul battle
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Town faces deadline today to submit plume cleanup plan. Here are its options.
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'A delicate balance': Why Amityville hit the 'pause' button on building new apartments
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LI school district gets state OK to borrow $11M — but can't use it to lower next year's taxes
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Democrats kick off statewide rebuke of Blakeman, launching fight in Mineola
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Board cuts one DiNapoli primary challenger, leaving two others
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Fines up to $1G, possible jail time for illegal animal tethering
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Blakeman, Hochul brought in hundreds of thousands more than their salaries in 2025
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Nassau OKs limits on hotel and motel hourly stays in push against sex trafficking
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How to watch the World Cup for free in NYC
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Lee Zeldin 'escorted to safety' after foiled attack at media gala
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Mayor Mamdani wants you to drive less
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Delayed state budget creates uncertainty for local school districts
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DiNapoli faces new hurdle this year: primary opponents
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Suozzi touts bill creating buffer zones for houses of worship
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Romaine has $897M capital spending plan for Suffolk
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Tempers, expletives and now punching? What really happens when politicians meet in private.
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Legislature approves bill to allow state to set vaccination standards
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Smithtown pol a no-show at first meeting since assault charge
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Congo's president warns next elections can't take place unless the conflict in the east is resolved
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Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plant
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Orleans Parish School Board votes to settle 2019 lawsuit against city government
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California governor candidates clash on taxes, Trump and healthcare in lively debate
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The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
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Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protests
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Antigua and Barbuda swears in a new Cabinet, dropping a 40-year oath to the British monarch
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Trump will host Brazilian president for talks on economy and security, a White House official says
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Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway
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Statewide candidates split on Wyoming GOP's plans to defy state law and make endorsements
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The Latest: Brown wins Ohio Senate Democratic primary, Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor
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Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County
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Romania's pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote
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Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia
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Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election
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Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
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Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year
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Tennessee Republicans target Memphis as South Carolina considers joining House redistricting battle
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Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?
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Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says
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LI Works: Prepping boats for summer fun
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Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island
Long Island Marathon brings out 3,500 runners — and even more fans
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Anti-ICE rally in Hempstead Village
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Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more
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'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection
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One teen's inspirational story of perseverance
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Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him
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Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges
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Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm
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