Best James Mackey Recruiting Podcasts (2025)

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Demonstrators express frustration over wealth inequality in Sag Harbor 10:01

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Eastbound traffic on 27A eastbound this morning from Shinnecock into Southampton Village is considerably more congested than last week or even the previous several months. Cailin Riley reports on 27east.com that the Southampton Village Board unanimously approved a two-week pilot program for September — which began yesterday afternoon - that bans le…

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Southampton Town attorney met privately with Shinnecock Indian Nation lawyers to discuss "potential areas of settlement" 9:44

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The Southampton Town attorney met privately with lawyers for the Shinnecock Indian Nation last weekend to discuss "potential areas of settlement" of the escalating legal dispute over the tribe’s plans for a travel plaza-gasoline station in Hampton Bays. Mark Harrington reports in NEWSDAY that the meeting was preliminary and informal, and there is n…

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Attorney General Letitia James and NYS Dept. of Transportation ask state court judge to hold Shinnecock Indian Nation in contempt of court 10:12

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A headline in THE SOUTHAMPTON PRESS today exclaims, “Pot Shop Says It Will Open Next to School Without Permits From Southampton Town.” Michael Wright reports on 27east.com that the cannabis dispensary licensees who were told by Southampton Town last month that their planned location is not a legal location for a dispensary, because it neighbors the…

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ReWild Long Island wraps most successful season yet 10:04

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The Connetquot school board voted 3 to 2 last night to approve a proposed settlement with the state which would allow the district to use the nickname T-Birds and related imagery, instead of the current Thunderbirds. Nicholas Grasso and Darwin Yanes report in NEWSDAY that the board members, like residents, were divided at yesterday’s meeting. The N…

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Downtown Riverhead bar closes due to use of eminent domain 9:29

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For most students in Nassau and Suffolk, today marks the end of summer. As reported in Newsday, public school students in 75 Long Island districts — more than half of the 124 overall — will resume classes the day after Labor Day 2025. Another 33 will open their doors tomorrow, and 12 start on Thursday. Three districts, meanwhile, got an early jump …

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ICE ramps up recruitment efforts 10:00

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The incentives to join one of America's most controversial workforces are meant to be enticing: up to a $50,000 signing bonus, student loan forgiveness and lucrative overtime hours. Nicole Fuller reports in NEWSDAY that U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement, better known as ICE, has ramped up its recruitment efforts to hire scores of new agents b…

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Southampton Village Board approves pilot program to ban left hand turns onto and off Lee Ave and Captains Neck Lane at Hill Street 9:54

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Penn Station’s future will include a single "open, airy, bright" level but won’t have added tracks in the foreseeable future, Trump administration officials said yesterday, adding that they're open to possibly relocating Madison Square Garden. Alfonso A. Castillo reports in NEWSDAY that the new details for a reimagined Penn Station emerged as U.S. …

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Southampton Village enacts two-week minimum stay for rentals 10:12

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One of the longest running summer east end events that has steadily grown for 79 years is the Shinnecock Indian Powwow. And it returns this Friday through Monday in Southampton. David J. Criblez reports in NEWSDAY that the Native American Shinnecock tribe has lived on an 800-acre reservation maintaining its traditions and culture for centuries. Ann…

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Amistad Week begins today in Montauk 9:56

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The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation has been there for the Southampton Town community for more than 15 years, providing homes and care for thousands of dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals in need. Now, it is hoping the community can return that favor. Cailin Riley reports on 27east.com that in less than a month, the foundation will undergo …

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LIRR union strike could occur as soon as September 18 10:01

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The first Long Island Rail Road union strike in more than three decades could happen as soon as Sept. 18, absent intervention by the White House. It's a possibility that has caught many people off guard, including MTA officials left scrambling to figure out how to avoid disrupting the nation's busiest commuter rail system. Alfonso A. Castillo repor…

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Hampton Classic Horse Show starts Sunday through August 31 9:56

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Hurricane Erin turned away from the East Coast this morning but was expected to continue to bring dangerous surf conditions and minor coastal flooding through part of the weekend on Long Island. As reported in NEWSDAY, Erin, now a Category 1 system, is around 400 miles southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the moment, heading northeast at about 22 …

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8 million New Yorkers to get inflation rebate checks from Hochul administration 10:09

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said yesterday that inflation rebate checks still will be mailed to about 8 million New Yorkers despite the federal budget dealing New York a financial hit. The state had a cash surplus last year and there is no reason not to return the money to state residents, Hochul said. The state had a surplus of $3 billion during the 2024-25…

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Hurricane Erin expected to create hazardous surf conditions 10:00

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Southampton Town lifeguards will post the double red flags of hurricane conditions and close its beaches to swimming today as swells from Hurricane Erin are expected to rise up to 15 feet and create hazardous surf conditions over the next two days. As reported on 27east.com, East Hampton Town’s emergency managers say they are also making preparatio…

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Southampton Town considering $2.4 million for affordable apartments to encourage Riverside revitalization 9:49

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The Long Island cannabis industry could undergo a major shift if President Donald Trump follows through on his recent statements that he is considering federally reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug. The move could allow for more accessible banking services, expanded tax write-offs, and fewer financial hurdles for those in the industry a…

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Gov. Hochul annouced $2.2 million to combat southern pine beetle 9:31

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced during a visit to Montauk this past Friday that the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has awarded a $2.2 million contract to combat southern pine beetle devastation at Hither Hills and Napeague state parks. Jack Motz reports on 27east.com that the state’s three-year contract will st…

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Suffolk County Water Authority "implores" residents to stop watering lawns 9:40

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A stretch of dry summer weather is reviving concerns about high water consumption on Long Island and the consequences in the near and long term, with the Suffolk County Water Authority "imploring" users to stop watering lawns altogether. Staff has gone door-to-door in areas where water supplies are especially "stressed" — Bay Shore, Kings Park, Sel…

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Proposed Suffolk County bill would allow county to cut off funding to noncompliant landlords 9:55

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New York State’s plan to prioritize giving cannabis licenses to operators with low-level marijuana convictions in their past is illegal, a federal appeals court has ruled. The U.S. Second Circuit Court, located in Manhattan, ruled the state’s "scheme" for giving first dibs to certain business owners is a "protectionist" measure that violates the fe…

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Shinnecock initiate legal action for property next to reservation 10:08

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Suffolk County's interagency East End Drug Task Force is investigating last week's death of swimsuit designer Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club, a source familiar with the inquiry confirmed to Newsday. The investigation, which draws the first public link between drugs and Nolan-O’Slatarra's death, is moving forward …

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New York students in grades 3-8 improve on state assessments 9:59

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Students in grades 3-8 in New York performed markedly better in 2025 in English on state assessment tests than in the previous two years — with more than half being scored as proficient, according to a preliminary report the State Education Department released yesterday. Math proficiency rates for this group also went up, by 3 percentage points to …

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Riverhead Town Police begin using body and vehicle cameras 10:02

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Protesters outside Islip Town Hall yesterday demanded that town leaders terminate a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that allows agents to use a local shooting range. Bahar Ostadan reports in NEWSDAY that the contract has come under scrutiny amid growing opposition to ICE enforcement efforts on Long Island since the start of P…

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Two Democrats enter 2026 race to unseat Rep. Nick LaLota 9:57

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We invite you to join us for a live broadcast from East Hampton Library’s 21st annual Authors Night tomorrow from 5pm to 7pm right here on WLIW FM. Brian Cosgrove, Gianna Volpe and Michael Mackey will interview nearly a dozen different authors appearing at this year’s fundraiser…which is one of the most popular and celebrity-studded events of the H…

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Town of Southampton files suit against U.S. Dept. of the Interior and a Bureau of Indian Affairs official 9:19

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The Town of Southampton has filed suit against the U.S. Department of the Interior and a Bureau of Indian Affairs official, challenging the process that led them to classify the Shinnecock Indian Nation’s Westwoods property in Hampton Bays as specially restricted, aboriginal land. The suit is the latest salvo in an escalating legal war between the …

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LIRR union calls on members to vote on potential strike 8:37

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Having reached an impasse in negotiations for a new contract, the head of a Long Island Rail Road union representing more than 1,300 workers is calling for members to vote on a strike. MTA officials and railway law experts said the move was premature and it could be years before workers legally walked off the job. In a letter obtained by Newsday, A…

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Gov. Hochul to pursue redistricting pending moves by Republican-lead states 10:04

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Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed yesterday to push for New York to redraw its congressional map if Republican-led states like Texas do so at President Donald Trump’s urging, promising to "fight fire with fire." Yancey Roy reports in NEWSDAY that normally, the redrawing of congressional district boundaries, a process known as "redistricting," occurs once a d…

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Suffolk County begins design phase for walk/bike trail running from Manhattan to Montauk 10:07

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As Texas’s Republican-led state legislature races to approve a new congressional map that carves out more GOP-friendly congressional districts ahead of next year’s midterm elections, New York and other Democrat-led states are taking steps to counter President Donald Trump’s push to shore up his party's future congressional majorities. Laura Figuero…

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Suffolk County Sheriff's office plans to more than double license plate reader cameras 10:09

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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office plans to more than double the number of license plate reader cameras it deploys across the East End, pending legislative approval, to aid in solving crimes from hit-and-runs to stolen vehicles, according to the department. Joe Werkmeister reports in NEWSDAY that the new equipment boosts a program the sheriff’s of…

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Hampton Bays Fire Department Parade could cause delays tomorrow evening 10:07

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If Texas lawmakers follow through on President Trump’s call to redraw state congressional maps to help the Republican Party, New York leaders say they want to be ready to respond in kind. Benjamin Oreskes reports in THE NY TIMES that Democrats in the NYS Assembly and Senate will introduce a bill today that would allow New York to redraw its own con…

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NYCLU questions Eastport-South Manor school district decision to remove noteworthy books 9:57

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Long Island churches and nonprofits are holding "emergency planning" workshops explaining how immigrants living here illegally — and who fear arrest or deportation — can sign papers for "standby guardianship" of their children. Bart Jones reports in NEWSDAY that some immigrants are refraining from activities like food shopping in part because of th…

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Orient Congregational Church to host Rural & Migrant Ministry talk this Sunday 9:51

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The Town of Southold is placing new restrictions on watering lawns to encourage conservation as the North Fork grapples with a water supply crisis. Tara Smith reports in NEWSDAY that the law, approved in a 4-1 vote this week, requires new automatic sprinkler systems to be outfitted with smart controllers and rain sensors that prevent watering for t…

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New York releases new energy plan 9:57

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New York State's newly released draft energy plan, citing uncertainty around new green-energy projects, calls for a more "strategic" process for retiring an aging fleet of natural gas and other combustion-based power plants. Mark Harrington reports in NEWSDAY that the language contained in a draft document released Tuesday raises additional questio…

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Southold passes new restrictions on irrigation 10:04

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A Newsday headline this morning reads: Long Island-Area Public Broadcasting Feeling Pinch From Trump Budget Cuts. Tiffany Cusaac-Smith reports in Newsday that public radio and television stations with a vast Long Island audience say they are facing significant funding gaps and assessing ways to move forward after the Republican-led Congress' approv…

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Sen. Gillibrand harshly criticizes proposed cuts that would harm clean water initiatives 10:01

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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was on the east end yesterday to harshly criticize the proposed $8 million in funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget for the National Estuary Program, which supports clean water initiatives, including those on Long Island. Deborah S. Morris reports in NEWSDAY that Senator Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced she …

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Trump bill to lower taxes most for Long Islanders with high incomes and large mortgages 9:58

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Taxes should go down for the average Long Islander under the new federal megabill, tax analysts told Newsday, with the biggest benefits going to people with high incomes and large mortgages. The sweeping “big beautiful bill” President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 extends and builds on a number of changes put in place during his first term…

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Affordable housing option in Riverhead requires zoning change to move forward 9:58

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Not enough daylight. Not enough space. Not enough track capacity. Not enough entrances or exits. Alfonso A. Castillo reports in NEWSDAY that even after hundreds of millions of dollars on upgrades in recent years, Penn Station in Manhattan still has more than its share of shortcomings. And, there are several competing proposals to address them. Pres…

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Elder care face understaffing crisis due to employees receiving deportation letters 10:02

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Employees at elder care facilities on Long Island and across the state who have Temporary Protected Status are receiving deportation letters from the Trump administration, putting already understaffed nursing homes and assisted living communities at risk of being unable to care for their most vulnerable residents, according to advocates and trade g…

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Patrick Halpin announces campaign to challenge Rep. Andrew Garbarino 10:08

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Consumer prices in the New York area, including Long Island, rose at a faster pace in June than in May, driven in part by higher costs for child care, housing and groceries, such as meat and eggs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported yesterday that its Consumer Price Index for the 25-county region covering parts of New York, New Jersey and …

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Rising sea surface temperatures mean sharks linger in northern waters 10:04

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New York is among 24 states and the District of Columbia — all led by Democrats — suing the Trump administration for "illegally" freezing nearly $7 billion in education funds affecting after-school care and summer programs for children, teaching English to children who are non-native speakers, and programs to recruit and train teachers in low-incom…

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NYS education officials discontinue race-based admissions policy 9:59

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Middle-income New Yorkers aged 65 and older are likely to see a tax break next year from the sprawling federal tax and spending legislation, but tax analysts say Social Security income won’t be tax free, contrary to Trump campaign promises. Keshia Clukey reports in NEWSDAY that the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed into law by President Donald T…

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Georgica Green Ventures applies for grant from Southampton CHF to build housing in Riverside 10:16

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On sweltering summer mornings, while sprinklers spin atop freshly cut lawns, showers are taken and pools are filled across the North Fork, officials at the Suffolk County Water Authority hold their breath. Tara Smith reports in NEWSDAY that seasonal overpumping, driven by irrigation, puts the agency in the “danger zone” in Southold, threatening wat…

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SCWA may soon prohibit non-essential water use in Southold 10:06

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Leaders on the East End agree that more affordable housing could prop up a year-round economy, legacy industries are worth preserving and infrastructure investments will strengthen the region. Tara Smith reports in NEWSDAY that though they differ on specific tactics, the five East End town supervisors emphasized unity during a panel discussion yest…

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ICE presence in Bridgehampton confirmed 9:33

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The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the Connetquot school district for "actively taking steps to erase its Native American mascot and imagery," the federal agency announced yesterday. Darwin Yanes reports in NEWSDAY that the Connetquot School District, whose nickname is the Thunderbirds, has fought a state mandate ba…

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NYC congestion pricing lowers amount of time spent in traffic 6:50

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Consider making a donation today during our Community Challenge. Click here to donate. Six months after Manhattan’s congestion pricing tolls switched on, drivers are spending less time in traffic — both within the toll zone and in the surrounding area, according to multiple data source…

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Novel plan for condos as affordable housing takes first step into action 6:59

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Consider making a donation today during our Community Challenge. Click here to donate. A private citizen’s novel plan to develop individual condominiums as affordable housing took its first step when the East Hampton Town Planning Board met the pitch favorably but cautiously at its mos…

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New details emerge about drunk driving crash at Montauk art show 6:55

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Consider making a donation today during our Community Challenge. Click here to donate. Witnesses and court documents gave new details yesterday about the alleged drunken driving crash that destroyed paintings and sculpture works at a Montauk art show over the weekend. Nicholas Spangler…

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Drunk driver crashes into barricade at Montauk Art Show 5:06

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Today is the last day of our Community Challenge fundraising! Click here to donate. A driver crashed through a wooden barricade at Montauk Green early yesterday, damaging tents and artwork set up there for the annual Montauk Art Show, police and organizers said. Tracy Tullis reports in…

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Suffolk County approves new housing incentive 5:15

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Consider making a donation today during our Community Challenge. Click here to donate. Suffolk County lawmakers, in a bipartisan initiative to boost ranks of volunteer fire and EMS departments, approved legislation this week that adds a new housing incentive. The Suffolk County Legisla…

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Southampton Village to close Ox Pasture Road east of Halsey Neck Lane in traffic pilot program 6:51

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Consider making a donation today during our Community Challenge. Click here to donate. Southampton Village residents who live on several streets south of Hill Street in the western portion of the village will soon get the relief they’ve been vocally and publicly seeking from cut-throug…

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Long Island schools close early due to extreme heat 6:53

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Consider making a donation today during our Community Challenge. Click here to donate. Temperatures on Long Island hit the triple digits yesterday, with a slightly cooler, but still sweltering day, predicted for today. Long Island MacArthur Airport hit 100 degrees at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Southold Community Center open as cooling center until 8pm today 6:57

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Thank you for listening to The Long Island Daily, from WLIW-FM. Consider making a donation today during our Community Challenge. Click here to donate. President Donald Trump’s weekend order for a U.S. military strike on Iran sparked debate on Capitol Hill yesterday over the legality of the operation conducted without prior congressional approval. L…

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Tick problem reaches new high point 9:57

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The NYS Department of Education has denied the Massapequa school district’s request for an extension to comply with a ban on Native American mascots, names and imagery, citing a lack of “good cause” effort, state officials said in a letter Friday. “The District’s extension request reveals that nothing whatsoever has been done to eliminate the use o…