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How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island

This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.

Editor's Note

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Editor’s note: Eric Adams ditching Somos is his loss

Besides partying, the whole point of the conference is to support the relationship between the island territory and New York.

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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s no-good, very bad night

The Brooklyn Dems chair had campaigned hard for Marjorie Velázquez while undermining Justin Brannan’s reelection fight against Ari Kagan. Velázquez lost, and Brannan won.

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Latimer plans trip to Israel, county budget, before making an announcement about ‘future plans’

The Westchester County executive is being encouraged to primary Rep. Jamaal Bowman over Bowman’s perceived lack of support for Israel.

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Politics

Republican Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive seat

Republicans now control both of Long Island’s county executive seats, both of its county legislatures, both of its district attorney’s offices and all four of its congressional seats.

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Kristy Marmorato will likely be the first Republican elected official in the Bronx in nearly 20 years

Marmorato is leading New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, but the race has not been officially called.

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Susan Zhuang likely victor in City Council District 43

Democrat Susan Zhuang clinched what appears to be a decisive victory Tuesday night against challenger Ying Tan in a brand new southern Brooklyn district

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Justin Brannan defeats Ari Kagan in heated southern Brooklyn Council race

“Tonight was a victory for love over hate, for hope over fear, for truth over lies,” Brannan said.

2023 elections

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2023 Suffolk County executive general election results

Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.

2023 elections

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2023 New York City Council general election results

Follow the latest results from all the races to watch.

Eric Adams

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Why isn’t Eric Adams endorsing many City Council candidates?

The mayor has only endorsed two of the Democratic Council members facing tough re-election fights against Republican challengers.

2023 elections

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Election Day primer: What to know about New York’s top races

From the New York City Council to key county executive races across the state, catch up on what you need to know before voting.

Albany Agenda

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Antisemitism review at CUNY sparks anxiety for free speech, public education advocates

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to look into discrimination at New York City’s public colleges.

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Politics

Campaign Finance Board investigating suspicious donations to Amber Adler campaign

The suspicious donations were made in the names of people associated with North Shore Strategies, the Democratic consulting firm hired to run Adler’s campaign.

Heard Around Town

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Brooklyn Dems chair doubles down on criticism of Democratic City Council member

After fellow Democrats accused her of undermining the party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn accused them of hypocrisy.

Adams probes

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4 things to know about Brianna Suggs

Eric Adams’ campaign consultant was questioned by the FBI Thursday as her home was raided, apparently prompting the mayor to cancel a crucial trip to meet with the White House.

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Voter outreach, not the migrant crisis or Israel-Hamas war, could drive City Council turnout

In low turnout elections, like the Nov. 7 general election, campaigns have to work hard to get their voters to the polls.

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Politics

George Santos decisively not expelled from Congress

A majority of Congress members, including dozens of Democrats, voted Wednesday evening to allow the embattled Long Island Republican to stay.