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Fed transportation secretary: Coordinating with state to reduce LI traffic crashes
Rep. Laura Gillen had earlier asked Sean Duffy's office to study the problem, citing Newsday's findings.
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Blakeman: Nassau shifting to 'Plan B' as Coliseum casino now 'very unlikely'2m read

Aid in Dying Act likely to get Senate vote, leader says2m read

Blakeman won't appoint members to new state-controlled NUMC board 3m read

Bill could require union-level terms on many LI school projects3m read
Dispute over NCC leadership escalates as state tries to step in2m read
Suffolk lawmakers OK bill to fly veteran suicide awareness flag 1m read
Costs rise as hospitals buy traditional private practices5m read
Millions in capital money left on the table despite protracted fight in Nassau4m read

Court papers: Jury awards nearly $2.9M to man after Nassau police beating2m read
Suffolk Dems benefited from PSEG campaign donations to super PAC6m read

LI lawmakers: Toughen state doctor discipline system7m read

Suffolk, East Hampton on DHS list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions'4m read
Brookhaven officials say nonprofit owns storm-damaged road and should move to fix it2m read
NUMC CEO Megan Ryan to step down in July1m read
U-turn: Controversial school bus camera tickets are valid, town vendor determines2m read

NY law provides up to $10G for expenses to encourage organ donations2m read

NYC's sightseeing helicopter flights would be illegal under bill 2m read
Health advocates, Nassau Dems slam Trump's 'big beautiful bill'2m read

Sands: Still working on deal for new casino developer2m read

State Senate OKs bill allowing Steve Cohen to bid for $8B casino project2m read
Suffolk rejects nonprofits' bid to win back funding 1m read
NUMC parent company's deficit hit $1.4B in 2024, draft report shows 3m read
Next test for $40K SALT cap: Republican Senate resistance2m read

Nassau to mark Memorial Day with sirens
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