Politics
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.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 Suffolk County executive general election results
Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.
Politics
Politics
Will the red wave wash away the last Democratic seat on Long Island?
The Suffolk County executive race – which pits Republican official Ed Romaine against little-known Democratic businessman Dave Calone – highlights Democrats’ challenges in the suburbs.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Taylor Darling announces state Senate bid
The Long Island Assembly Member is looking to replace state Sen. Kevin Thomas, who is running for Congress.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser
Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The super PAC fundraising for George Santos’ could-be opponents
The emails may have Anna Kaplan’s name on them, but American Bridge PAC said she didn’t know about their outreach.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Zak Malamed raised $225,000 in first day running for Congress
He’s the latest Democrat to file for Rep. George Santos’ 3rd Congressional District seat.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The Democrats positioning for a special election in George Santos’ district
Jay Jacobs may hold the power, as candidates like Robert Zimmerman, Anna Kaplan and maybe Tom Suozzi jockey for support.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems target GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Medicare, Social Security
The Long Island member says he’ll fight for the programs, but an internal poll suggests the critical messaging may be working.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Steve Bellone: The last of the New York centrists
What’s next for the Suffolk County executive in a state where you have to pick a side?
Long Island
Policy
Long Island, land of beaches, Billy Joel and protests against police brutality
Anti-racism activism isn't just in big cities and liberal college towns any more.
Long Island
Politics
Newsday: State helped cover up toxic plume
A new investigation reveals how the government made a Long Island disaster worse.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform
They’re facing pressure to revise the law, and failure could haunt them in November.
Long Island
Politics
Sex toys, a corrupt police chief and a DA found guilty
What you need to know about the trial of Thomas Spota, Suffolk’s former DA.
New York City
Opinion
Keep Robert Moses’ name on Long Island
Robert Moses State Park already has the perfect name for a notoriously segregated region.
New York City
Politics
Politicians call for probes into unequal treatment of Long Island home buyers
Newsday’s in-depth undercover report on real estate agents’ discriminatory behavior has angered officials.
New York State
Opinion
Fix New York state’s overtime and pension abuses
New York taxpayers can’t afford to keep paying padded pensions, but there is a solution: Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick submitted legislation to prohibit overtime payments from being factored into a retiree’s pension calculations, writes former Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Why Cuomo is so furious at Long Island Senate Dems
Gov. Andrew Cuomo feels Long Island state Senate Democrats said nothing on behalf of the Amazon deal until it was too late.
New York City
Politics
Will Albany Dems be their own worst enemy?
Experts assess the issues that could divide the state Senate Democrats – and the long-term effects.
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