Name: Pathway to Power
Uploaded: 2018-02-21T17:25:00.594Z
Duration: 20 min 9 s
Description: Here, Newsday outlines the story of Long Island's political power structure and one man's navigation through that system, Gary Melius. Read how this story unfolds in seven chapters.

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New tax provision will hit gambling high rollers

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'Income tax on income they didn't receive'

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A bill passed this month will require gamblers to pay taxes on their losses. Newsday Albany correspondent Michael Gormley has more.

The countdown is on. Bethpage Black is halfway through its transformation into golf&rsquo;s most electric stage:&nbsp;the 2025 Ryder Cup. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Carissa Kellman reports.&nbsp;

Sports

Golf

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Bethpage Black halfway through Ryder Cup transformation

Bethpage

Farmingdale

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The countdown is on. Bethpage Black is halfway through its transformation into golf's most electric stage- the 2025 Ryder Cup. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

A heat advisotry is in effect until Friday night, with storms forecast and humidity making it&nbsp;feel around 100 degrees or even higher.

Weather

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Friday weather: Heat advisory in effect

long island

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A triple-digit feel, with thunderstorms forecast

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A heat advisotry is in effect until Friday night, with storms forecast and humidity making it feel around 100 degrees or even higher.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa tries Curbside Mexican Grill&#39;s ceaser crunchwrap&nbsp;that got millions of views on TikTok.

Things to Do

FeedMe

Feed Me TV

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Ken Buffa tries the viral caesar crunchwrap on LI

Plainview

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Trendy Bites: Chicken Caesar crunchwrap in Plainview

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries Curbside Mexican Grill's ceaser crunchwrap that got millions of views on TikTok.

A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed&nbsp;him. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island

Crime

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Suffolk police officer in stable condition after being shot in the face

Suffolk

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'Literally a half-inch away from his eye'

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A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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LI Quality of Life Survey: We like it here, but cost of living is concern

Massapequa

West Babylon

West Islip

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'Parents' basement is good, but not permanent'

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A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Hulkamaniacs look back at Hulk Hogan&#39;s ties to Long Island, including Newsday&#39;s Alfonso Castillo, who attended the WWE Hall of Famer&#39;s&nbsp;final match on Long Island in 2000.

Entertainment

Celebrities

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Long Island memories of Hulk Hogan

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'You would have cards headlined by Hulk Hogan at the Coliseum'

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Hulkamaniacs look back at Hulk Hogan's ties to Long Island, including Newsday's Alfonso Castillo, who attended the Hulkster's final match on Long Island in 2000.

Median home prices in the Hamptons continue to rise, while the North Fork saw prices surpass $1 million. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at the impact&nbsp;from Wall Street.

Business

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Sluggish spring: LI home prices hit new high but fewer deals close

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'As goes Wall Street, so goes the Hamptons real estate market'

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Median home prices in the Hamptons continue to rise, while the North Fork saw prices surpass $1 million. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at the impact from Wall Street.

Jets quarterback&nbsp;Justin Fields&nbsp;suffered a toe injury on Thursday at training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Head coach Aaron Glenn praised the abilities of backup QB Tyrod Taylor.

Football

New York Jets

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Jets quarterback Justin Fields suffers toe injury at training camp

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Aaron Glenn addresses Fields' injury

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Jets quarterback Justin Fields suffered a toe injury on Thursday at training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Head coach Aaron Glenn praised the abilities of backup QB Tyrod Taylor.

Marissa Stewart isn&#39;t your average teenager. The 17-year-old is a racecar driver at Riverhead Raceway. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jolie Katzen reports.&nbsp;

Motor Racing

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Meet Marissa Stewart, a 17-year-old Riverhead racecar driver

Riverhead

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Meet 'Racing Rissy,' the 17-year-old racecar driver from LI

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Marissa Stewart isn't your average teenager. The 17-year-old is a racecar driver at Riverhead Raceway. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.&nbsp;

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Food truck serving Indian momos in Hicksville

Hicksville

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Steamed, fried and tandoori dumplings in Hicksville

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Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.

State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman&#39;s&nbsp;team showed up to give&nbsp;lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;

Politics

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State lawmakers tour areas of Nassau jail used to hold ICE detainees

East Meadow

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'To go into that facility really impacted me'

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State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

Now that it is legal to grow cannabis at home for personal use, Newsday business reporter Lee Meyer&nbsp;has some important steps you need to take.

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What to know about growing cannabis in your home

Melville

Bridgehampton

Long Beach

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'You cannot trade, sell or barter with cannabis'

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Now that it is legal to grow cannabis at home for personal use, Newsday business reporter Lee Meyer has some important steps you need to take.

New Giants quarterback Russell WIlson said it was a great first day of training camp on Wednesday for the Giants.

New York Giants

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Giants embracing the new challenges as training camp opens

New Jersey

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New camp, new challenges for Giants

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New Giants quarterback Russell WIlson said it was a great first day of training camp on Wednesday for the Giants.

Aaron Glenn, Justin Fields and Isaiah Oliver&nbsp;on Wednesday spoke about their goals for the Jets this season as training camp begins in Florham Park, N.J.

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Jets have lofty goals as training camp begins

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'Our goals ... is just to be dominant'

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Aaron Glenn, Justin Fields and Isaiah Oliver on Wednesday spoke about their goals for the Jets this season as training camp begins.

Eileen Shanahan, a volunteer at The Warrior Ranch Foundation in Calverton, explains&nbsp;how the ranch&nbsp;has provided a safe haven for veterans, first responders with PTSD&nbsp;and horses in need.

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Helping veterans and first responders with PTSD through horses

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'I love my country and I love my horses'

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Eileen Shanahan, a volunteer at The Warrior Ranch Foundation in Calverton, explains how the ranch has provided a safe haven for veterans, first responders with PTSD and horses in need.

Nassau County officials&nbsp;warned residents to protect their pets and stay away from wild animals due to the uptick in rabies cases among wildlife.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.

Health

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Rabies in Nassau declared 'imminent public health threat,' officials say

Nassau

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'I try to take all the precautions that I can'

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Nassau County officials warned residents to protect their pets and stay away from wild animals due to the uptick in rabies cases among wildlife. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Wyatt Houppert, 12, from Hauppauge, who has been battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis, was named honorary sheriff&nbsp;for a day. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.

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12-year-old battling kidney failure named honorary sheriff

Hauppauge

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'It's nice to see Wyatt be a kid again for a day'

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Wyatt Houppert, 12, from Hauppauge, who has been battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis, was named honorary sheriff for a day. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

The MACK Academy, which runs a summer basketball league for youth and adults in North Amityville, recently had its permits suspended following a stabbing incident after one of its events.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Towns

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Supporters rally for LI youth basketball program in jeopardy

North Amityville

Babylon

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'We're taking the proper steps'

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The MACK Academy, which runs a summer basketball league for youth and adults in North Amityville, recently had its permits suspended following a stabbing incident after one of its events. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Garrett Wilson and Quinnen Williams share their thoughts on what lies ahead as the Jets reported to training camp on Tuesday.

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Jets open training camp with Garrett Wilson re-signed and Quinnen Williams having high expectations

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Williams has 'high expectations' for the Jets and coaches as camp opens

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Garrett Wilson and Quinnen Williams share their thoughts on what lies ahead as the Jets reported to training camp on Tuesday.

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New federal policies have some immigrants on Long Island living in fear. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Immigration crackdown sparks fear on Long Island

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'They're people who are showing up for work every day'

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New federal policies have some immigrants on Long Island living in fear. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Workers with Temporary Protected Status have been receiving deportation letters, which could cause a worker shortage at elder care facilities on Long Island. Here is Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky with the story.

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Could the immigration crackdown cause an elder care facility worker shortage?

'Exacerbate the ongoing staffing shortage'

Workers with Temporary Protected Status have been receiving deportation letters, which could cause a worker shortage at elder care facilities on Long Island. Here is Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky with the story.