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Lawsuit seeks release of federal funds for Hudson River tunnel

The lawsuit seeks more than $205 million in funding owed to the project.

MORE ON THIS TOPICOfficials warn Gateway work will end unless Trump restores funds

Hochul announces AI partnership for state's universities

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan: Who benefits?

Long Island drivers are paying $3,700 a year for dangerous, failing roads

NYS rejects federal vaccine recommendations

Hochul calls for ousting of top Trump deportation leaders

Only in NewsdayFraud by lawyers prompts 'fresh look' at real estate deposits

Only in NewsdayIn election year, Hochul budget picks no fights

NYS wants Uber to explain how it handles allegations of drivers assaulting riders

Only in NewsdayTougher DMV point system will make it easier for drivers to lose licenses

Hochul's budget features 4.3% boost in school aid

Flu cases drop for 3rd consecutive week

Lawyer charged with $750G theft in Southampton real estate deal

Only in NewsdayHochul to present budget, balancing new ideas with fiscal constraints

Hochul proposals would limit ICE enforcement in NY

Blakeman: Talk with mom influenced support for abortion rights

Blakeman compares Gov. Hochul's address to a 'Saturday Night Live skit'

State of the State: Hochul focuses on affordability and Trump

Lawsuit: States must discriminate against transgender people to accept certain federal funding

State pushes back deadline for Brookhaven landfill cleanup report

Facing reelection, Hochul is being pressured from left and right

Only in NewsdayEducation leaders: State funding formula comes up short for districts, needs updating

Hochul, Mamdani announce plans to boost child care access

Hochul: NYS should block building of homemade '3D guns'

Only in NewsdayFewer LI students get top scores on English Regents exam. What's driving the decline?

Hochul clemency order lifts burden of Nassau convictions

Only in NewsdayMamdani in Albany: Building alliances and advocating forcefully

State Sen. Alexis Weik won't seek 4th term

First in NewsdayDiNapoli signs off on LIPA contract with PSEG, with conditions

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NYS plan to prioritize cannabis licenses deemed illegal

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.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNYS plan to prioritize cannabis licenses for operators with prior marijuana convictions is illegal 'scheme,' court rules

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

'It's still a workhorse'

'Parents' basement is good, but not permanent'

Latest politics stories

Trump nominates federal judges for LI

More NY prison guards return to work after agreement announced, state official says

State announces tentative deal to end prison guard strike

Suspending NY's gasoline tax: What you need to know

Out East: A visit to the Cooperage Inn

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West Babylon skier on his way to compete in the Winter Olympics

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Proposal to pay firefighters to be on call

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A foodie's guide to shopping at Sprouts

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Keeping LI sidewalks clean after a snowstorm

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LI teen birth rates plummet

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Get your snow fix: Indoor snow tubing at American Dream

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LI Works: Keeping it nice on the ice

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Believe it or not: Long Island once had its own ski hill

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Volunteers of Long Island: Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy

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