Name: NYS approves 2 battery-storage plants on LI
Uploaded: 2026-09-24T15:51:37.349Z
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Description: On Wednesday, the state announced awards for eight new battery-energy storage plants, including two in Manorville and Holtsville, where opposition has been intense. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The railroad&#39;s president said he believes riders appreciate improved cleaning and maintenance. NewsdayTV&#39;s Alfonso Castillo reports.

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The railroad's president said he believes riders appreciate improved cleaning and maintenance. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Dix Hills-raised actor Robert Davi spoke about his role on&nbsp;Paramount+&#39;s &quot;Tulsa King,&quot; acting alongside his longtime friend Sylvester Stallone. Newsday entertainment writer Rafer Guzm&aacute;n reports.

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Dix Hills-raised actor Robert Davi spoke about his role on Paramount+'s "Tulsa King," acting alongside his longtime friend Sylvester Stallone. Newsday entertainment writer Rafer Guzmán reports.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on&nbsp;Guardian Caps being worn in high school football, Tess Ferguson looks at the final week of the high school fantasy football regular season&nbsp;and Jared Valluzzi has the&nbsp;plays of the week.

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Tess Ferguson breaks down the results from the regular season in&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s high school fantasy football league.&nbsp;

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Newsday's high school fantasy football regular-season results

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Tess Ferguson breaks down the results from the regular season in Newsday's HS fantasy football league.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared victory on Tuesday after beating Bruce Blakeman in the race for NYS governor. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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Gov. Kathy Hochul declared victory on Tuesday after beating Bruce Blakeman in the race for NYS governor. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Democrat Joe Scianablo beat out Republican incumbent John Ferretti last night&nbsp;for Hempstead Town supervisor. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed reports.

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'The voters decided that enough is enough'

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Democrat Joe Scianablo beat out Republican incumbent John Ferretti last night for Hempstead Town supervisor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Newsday political analyst Joye Brown spoke with experts about the midterm election results.&nbsp;

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Analyzing the results of the midterm elections

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Newsday political analyst Joye Brown spoke with experts about the midterm election results.

Democrat Joseph Scianablo won his race for Town of Hempstead supervisor, a surprising upset in one of Long Island&#39;s top Republican strongholds. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.

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Scianablo stuns Ferretti in Hempstead supervisor race

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Oyster Bay

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'A kick in the teeth'

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Democrat Joseph Scianablo won his race for Town of Hempstead supervisor, a surprising upset in one of Long Island's top Republican strongholds. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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The Giants have not won in Philadelphia since 2013. Can Big Blue break that streak on Sunday? Evan Barnes reports.

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Long Islanders are concerned about affordability, immigration and the Iran war ahead of the midterm elections. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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'If you don't vote, your voice is not heard'

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Rising costs and labor shortages, made worse by deportation, are battering restaurants all over Long Island..&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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LI restaurant owners say deportation crackdown latest blow to struggling industry

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'I hope it's going to be much better'

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Affordability on voters' minds as Election Day looms

Syosset

South Huntington

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'Your margins are getting very small'

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Cost of living on Long Island is expected to be top-of-mind for voters this Election Day, as experts, business owners and residents say tariffs have impacted many aspects of life. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed previews the race been Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and what&#39;s at stake for the future of New York.

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Governor race comes down to the wire

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed previews the race been Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and what's at stake for the future of New York.