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Babylon seeks to ban marijuana displays, stop sales in unlicensed shops
The town is proposing to add the word "display" to its existing law, so both the sale and display of cannabis would be prohibited by unlicensed stores.
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Long Islanders do their 'small part' to clean up the environment on Earth Day amid a 'challenging time'2m read
Suffolk unveils $3 billion public works proposal2m read
LIers at forum concerned over Social Security benefits3m read
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Pay raises, legal rulings create budget challenge for Suffolk4m read
Adams exempts most NYC residential buildings from composting fines2m read
Patchogue 50501 protest draws hundreds outside Garbarino's office3m read
Suffolk officials want tougher drugged driving laws2m read
Disgraced Rep. George Santos should get 7 years in prison, prosecutors say2m read
LI Rep. Laura Gillen vows to fight Trump from halls of Congress at town hall2m read
Cuomo denied matching funds for NYC mayoral campaign1m read
Federal government backs Bethpage mosque seeking to expand 1m read
Gillen to host town hall Wednesday1m read
RFK Jr. says 'highly likely' Lyme disease came from Plum Island. Why scientists say it's impossible.6m read
Attempts to raise awareness of increasing suicides dividing veterans in Suffolk3m read
Amityville mayor-elect, to be sworn in Monday, vows tight rein on budget3m read
Sondra Bachety, trailblazer in Suffolk County politics, dies at 933m read
Rep. Gillen's letter calling for a federal hearing after Newsday's investigation
Nassau Legis. John Ferretti Jr. gets GOP's nod for Hempstead Supervisor2m read
Slashing of federal agencies impacting LI museums, libraries4m read
Town's new tree policy makes it easier to remove dangerous or diseased trees3m read
Nassau bill makes it illegal to stand too close to first responders2m read
Billy Joel donates $50,000 to super PAC backing Cuomo for mayor2m read
NY Democrats blast Trump for market turmoil3m read
Amid criticism, Schumer pledges tough fight against Trump5m read
Romaine touts list of priorities in State of the County speech2m read
Islip tables weed-dispensary measure2m read
LI's congressional reps talk SALT cap, DOGE at breakfast2m read
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'We know New York is in crisis'
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