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Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.

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Republican Rep. Nick LaLota wins reelection, defeating former CNN analyst John Avlon

The candidates battled over carpetbagging, Donald Trump, abortion and Proposition 1 in a closely-watched contest.

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Gillen declares victory in NY-4 as Trump wins Nassau County

Democrats may have benefited from split-ticket voters after Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed in New York.

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Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.

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State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy

The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.

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Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?

Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.

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Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats

The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.

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DNC to roll out mobile IVF billboard at Trump Long Island rally

Democrats are hitting the former president on the issue over a recent action by Republicans to block a bill to protect in vitro fertilization access.

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Tom Suozzi channels DNC energy and unity on Long Island

In a Q&A, the representative talked about helping local down-ballot candidates in November.

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Suozzi embraces Democratic Party as he launches reelection bid

The congressional representative surrounded himself with Democratic elected officials at his official campaign launch event – a sharp contrast to his special election campaign earlier this year.

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Has the WFP become toxic on Long Island?

Few Long Island Democrats in competitive elections are running on the Working Families Party ballot line this year.

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Kamala Harris VP pick sparks war of words between Jay Jacobs and Bruce Blakeman

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs issued dueling statements after Blakeman accused Vice President Kamala Harris of antisemitism.

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Jay Jacobs donates to Assembly Member Taylor Darling’s primary opponent

The head of the state Democratic Party donated $5,000 to Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, who is running against Darling in a race to replace state Sen. Kevin Thomas.

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First-time state Senate candidate raises over half a million dollars

Kim Keiserman has raised over $579,000 – mostly from the state’s matching funds program.

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Nancy Goroff wants another shot in the 1st District. John Avlon says he’s more viable.

The Democratic congressional primary will decide who challenges GOP Rep. Nick LaLota in the eastern Long Island district.

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How the trans culture wars came to New York

Who pays the price when Republicans start campaigning on trans issues?

Special Reports

Personality

Working to keep air traffic control jobs on Long Island

A Q&A with Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on how his subcommittee post has positioned him to help FAA workers.

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Tom Suozzi’s victory lap

The prodigal Congress member schmoozed in Great Neck Monday night.

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How Hochul’s education budget proposal created chaos in one Long Island school district

Long Beach School District acted quickly to cut spending assuming the worst – that their district will no longer receive full “hold harmless” funding now or in the future.