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Description: The firefighter says her free speech rights were violated. The case demonstrates the depths of the divisiveness of politics in America today. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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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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'This is how we take back our country'

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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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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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'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.

The Giants have not won in Philadelphia since 2013. Can&nbsp;Big Blue break that streak on Sunday? Newsday&#39;s Giants beat writer Evan Barnes 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.

The big questions now center on whether Washington can deliver relief. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Syeda Abbas speaks to Long Islanders and breaks it down with Newsday&#39;s White House correspondent&nbsp;Laura Figueroa Hernandez.

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Long Islanders react to the 2026 election results

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'Now the Democrats have to govern'

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The big questions now center on whether Washington can deliver relief. NewsdayTV's Syeda Abbas speaks to Long Islanders and breaks it down with Newsday's White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez.

&quot;The Jets haven&#39;t been eliminated from the playoffs. It only feels that way.&quot; Newsday&#39;s Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at this Sunday&#39;s game in Kansas City.

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'Their season is slipping away'

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"The Jets haven't been eliminated from the playoffs. It only feels that way." Newsday's Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at this Sunday's game in Kansas City.

Olga Fuller, a licensed psychologist and founder of&nbsp;Authentic Insight Psychology, talks to NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland about the change in priorities&nbsp;after having a baby.

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Working Moms: Priority shift

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'Take the time to figure out what are your values and then what are your priorities'

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Olga Fuller, a licensed psychologist and founder of Authentic Insight Psychology, talks to NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about the change in priorities after having a baby.

Authorities across Long Island have cracked down on the booming illegal sex trade at foot spas, Islip Town officials&nbsp;have raided only three foot spas&nbsp;&ndash; two of them shortly after reporters began asking questions.&nbsp;Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie and NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Shari Einhorn have more.&nbsp;

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Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

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Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

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More than 10 Medicare Advantage plans are leaving Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to Plan Medicare founder Brian Krantz. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Matt Hooke explains&nbsp;what you need&nbsp;to know.

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Nassau and Suffolk seniors looking for new insurance plans

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LI seniors looking for insurance as Medicare Advantage plans to leave area

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More than 10 Medicare Advantage plans are leaving Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to Plan Medicare founder Brian Krantz. NewsdayTV's Matt Hooke explains what you need to know.

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Newsday high school sports reporter Jared Valluzzi looks at Week 8's football plays of the week, plus boys and girls soccer highlights.

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The show must go on! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Costume America in Farmingdale where they have made more than 50,000 costumes.

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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Concerns of LI voters as they head to the polls

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

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

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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Rising costs and labor shortages, made worse by deportation, are battering restaurants all over Long Island.. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

A college&#39;s sticker price doesn&#39;t tell the full story of what the average student pays after financial aid and scholarships. See how more than 150 NY colleges compare. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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What it actually costs to go to college in New York

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A college's sticker price doesn't tell the full story of what the average student pays after financial aid and scholarships. See how more than 150 NY colleges compare. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed visits a family owned farm in Southold which specializes&nbsp;in pasture raised pigs, chickens, and eggs alongside fruits and vegetables.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a family owned farm in Southold which specializes in pasture raised pigs, chickens, and eggs alongside fruits and vegetables.

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&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

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Affordability on voters' minds as Election Day looms

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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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'High cost of living is taking center stage'

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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.

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Immigration, once a strength for Republicans&nbsp;as a campaign topic, has shifted this year to become more beneficial to Democrats. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.&nbsp;

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Latino voters on Long Island split on immigration policies as gubernatorial election looms

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'Will I be the target because of my skin color?'

Immigration, once a strength for Republicans as a campaign topic, has shifted this year to become more beneficial to Democrats. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.