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Description: Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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PLUS: Home heating oil prices rise and deer population explodes

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Hochul, Blakeman poll and more stories you may have missed on NewsdayTV this week

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Hochul, Blakeman poll, home heating oil prices rise, and deer population explodes. Here's a look at some of the exclusive stories you may have missed this week on NewsdayTV.

Flooding across Long Island ... Significant erosion expected ... Officials: &quot;Don&#39;t let your guard down&quot;

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What to expect overnight from the nor'easter ... Officials keeping a close eye on storm damage ... Coastal towns pummeled

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What to expect overnight from the nor'easter ... Flooding across Long Island ... Significant erosion expected ... Officials: "Don't let your guard down"

Long Island

Investigations

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High school football participation on LI has dropped 30% in the last decade

Bay Shore

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Miller Place

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'This could screw up my son'

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Researchers blame the decrease of Long Island high school football players on head injuries, declining enrollment and specialization, but coaches say the sport is safer than ever. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Many Long Island families were left to deal with flooding from the nor&#39;easter on Sunday. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Nor'easter's effects still being felt around Long Island

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Island Park

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'It's been a day'

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Many Long Island families were left to deal with flooding from the nor'easter Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

From the wizarding world to what&#39;s new on Netflix, Newsday TV writer and critic Verne Gay previews the fall season,

Entertainment

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Fall TV Preview: 13 shows you won't want to miss

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'Harry Potter is the most important series of the decade'

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From the wizarding world to what's new on Netflix, Newsday TV writer and critic Verne Gay previews the fall season,

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa visits Coffee Barn in Albertson to try their pumpkin spice latte.

Things to Do

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Trendy Bites: Drink your latte from a pumpkin

Albertson

Merrick

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Classic fall latte served inside a pumpkin

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Coffee Barn in Albertson to try their pumpkin spice latte.

Long Island is seeing an uptick in trade school enrollment amid growing concern from young adults about job&nbsp;insecurity, financial prospects and the impacts of artificial intelligence on the job market. NewsdayTV&#39;s Izzy Mignardi reports.

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Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

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'You're gonna have consistency'

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Long Island is seeing an uptick in trade school enrollment amid growing concern from young adults about job insecurity, financial prospects and the impacts of artificial intelligence on the job market. NewsdayTV's Izzy Mignardi reports.

On Wednesday,&nbsp;the state&nbsp;announced awards for eight new battery-energy storage plants, including two&nbsp;in Manorville and Holtsville, where opposition has been intense.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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NYS approves 2 battery-storage plants on LI

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'It's dangerous'

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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.

A Siena research poll found that Long Islanders overwhelmingly want officials&nbsp;to crackdown on&nbsp;illicit spas. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

Politics

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Poll: 77% of Long Islanders want crackdown on illicit spas

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'Looking for a more comprehensive solution'

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A Siena research poll found that Long Islanders overwhelmingly want officials to crackdown on illicit spas. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

Changes at the Lake Grove property will include&nbsp;new tenants, such as LongHorn Steakhouse and&nbsp;Coach.&nbsp;Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.&nbsp;

Business

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Lake Grove

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New plaza, stores, games, 'park-like' setting coming to Smith Haven Mall

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Changes at the Lake Grove property will include new tenants, such as LongHorn Steakhouse and Coach. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson tasted some of the new menu items at UBS Arena for the 2026-2027 Islanders season.

Sports

Hockey

New York Islanders

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Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options, including the Nerds gummy cluster grilled cheese

Elmont

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Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

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Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson tasted some of the new menu items at UBS Arena for the 2026-2027 Islanders season.

As the busy fall harvest season arrives, Long Island farmers are hoping good crops, nice weather and lots of customers will help offset their soaring fuel costs. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Doug Geed has more.

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Diesel fuel costs hurting Long Island farmers

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'More than doubled since last year'

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As the busy fall harvest season arrives, Long Island farmers are hoping good crops, nice weather and lots of customers will help offset their soaring fuel costs. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

With QB Jaxson Dart requiring season-ending knee surgery, the Giants will turn to Jameis Winston against the Titans this Sunday.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

Football

New York Giants

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Previewing the Giants' Week 3 game vs. the Titans without Jaxson Dart

New Jersey

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Giants Week 3 preview: 'Things are bleak'

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With QB Jaxson Dart requiring season-ending knee surgery, the Giants will turn to Jameis Winston against the Titans this Sunday. Evan Barnes reports.

Bruce Blakeman leads Kathy Hochul by 8 points on Long Island, but trails by 9 points statewide in the race for governor, according to recent Newsday/Siena University polls. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.&nbsp;

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Blakeman leads Hochul on LI, but trails statewide, Newsday/Siena poll says

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'Affordability is likely the number one issue'

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Bruce Blakeman leads Kathy Hochul by 8 points on Long Island, but trails by 9 points statewide in the race for governor, according to recent Newsday/Siena University polls. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Gregg Sarra visits Lawrence football, Jared Valluzzi covers&nbsp;Rocky Point football, plus the plays of the week and fantasy updates on the latest epsiode of Sarra Sounds Off.&nbsp;

High School

High School Football

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Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 1: Lawrence and Rocky Point football, fantasy update and plays of the week

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Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 1: Lawrence and Rocky Point football and fantasy update

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Gregg Sarra visits Lawrence football, Jared Valluzzi covers Rocky Point football and more on the latest epsiode of Sarra Sounds Off.

After losing in overtime to the Green Bay Packers, the Jets are looking to bounce back on Sunday against a Detroit Lions team that&#39;s also looking to rebound after a tough loss. Newsday&#39;s Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone reports.

New York Jets

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Previewing the Jets' Week 3 game vs. the Detroit Lions

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Can Jets bounce back vs. Lions in Week 3?

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After losing in overtime to the Green Bay Packers, the Jets are looking to bounce back on Sunday against a Detroit Lions team that's also looking to rebound after a tough loss. Newsday's Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone reports.

The war in Iran and rising tension in the global energy market are sending home heating oil prices soaring on Long Island. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Home heating oil prices on LI soar to $6.24 a gallon

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'It's just out of control'

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The war in Iran and rising tension in the global energy market are sending home heating oil prices soaring on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down&nbsp;the results&nbsp;from the second week of Newsday&#39;s 2026 high school fantasy football league.&nbsp;

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Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league Week 2 results

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Week 2 results from Newsday's HS fantasy football league

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Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down the results from the second week of Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league.

The Long Island Sound water quality is&nbsp;improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there&#39;s more to be done. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

Kings Point

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'Making the grade in many places'

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The Long Island Sound water quality is improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there's more to be done. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

The board designed to&nbsp;investigate detainees&rsquo; concerns hasn&#39;t met since early 2021, public records show. Newsday investigative reporter&nbsp;Peter D&#39; Auria explains.&nbsp;

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Records: Nassau jail oversight board has not met in years

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'It didn't really do a whole lot'

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The board designed to investigate detainees' concerns hasn't met since early 2021, public records show. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D' Auria explains.

NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed speaks&nbsp;with Newsday reporter David Olson and Stony Brook Children&rsquo;s Hospital&#39;s Dr. Sharon Nachman&nbsp;about the issue of vaccine fraud.

Health

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9 LI doctors, nurses lose vaccination privileges as NYS cracks down

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'There likely are others'

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with Newsday reporter David Olson and Stony Brook Children's Hospital's Dr. Sharon Nachman about the issue of vaccine fraud.

Forecasters say a nor&#39;easter may hit Long Island this week or miss the region altogether, depending on the storm track. Newsday meteorologist Geoff Bansen explains what makes the storms unique.

Weather

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What is a nor'easter?

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Potential nor'easter brewing

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Forecasters say a nor'easter may hit Long Island this week or miss the region altogether, depending on the storm track. Newsday meteorologist Geoff Bansen explains what makes the storms unique.

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.&nbsp;

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LI housing authority awarded $20M in tax breaks despite discrimination finding

'I'm not being treated respectfully'

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.