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Hochul's reelection victory could lift her national stature, experts say

The win showed she was correct to campaign by relentlessly tying Republican opponent Bruce Blakeman to President Donald Trump.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHochul defeats Blakeman 2026 Election: Full coverage 2026 Long Island election: Latest voting results

First in NewsdayGOP incumbent trailing in town clerk race, with locked ballots set to be counted

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Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Weekend highway closures ... Working Moms: Priority shift Credit: Newsday

Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Weekend highway closures ... Working Moms: Priority shift Credit: Newsday

Blue wave sweeps across NY ... Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Teacher assistant fired after stalking allegations ... Governor's race wrap

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Democrats flip 5 Long Island state Senate, Assembly seats

Appeals court rules Nassau ban on transgender athletes violates state law

Only in NewsdayLI school staffer, accused of stalking student, has been fired

Only in NewsdayLongtime favorite reopens as French bistro

LI Votes 2026

LI Votes 2026: Dems edge out GOP candidates in key races across LI and state

Democrats made major gains in New York Tuesday night, including in Nassau County, where they edged out Republican candidates in key races while sealing supermajorities in Albany.

Latest UpdatesMamdani: Left should put their 'foot on the gas''Going to be a learning curve'Dow, Nasdaq and S&P up following elections

2026 Long Island Election: Latest results

4 takeaways: What was special about Election Day coverage?

U.S. stocks surge, and the Dow soars more than 1,500 points as oil prices tumble following midterms

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Suffolk OKs $4.6B budget, signs off on union deal

LI teen sentenced to 12 years for fatally stabbing 15-year-old at house party

LI man charged with scamming tenants, landlords in rental scheme

JetBlue raises baggage fees for a second time as jet fuel prices stay elevated

Only in NewsdaySuffolk finds high concentration of forever chemical near battery plant

Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case

First in NewsdayLI village took a break from construction. A new study reveals huge building boom.

Famed NYC bookstore fined for violating COVID loan rules

First in NewsdayTown gives bus drivers raises, more time off

Only in NewsdayLI judge won't dismiss case against man charged with killing woman previously known as 'Peaches'

2 Nassau highways closed for weekend construction

Emotional hearing on bill banning horse-drawn carriages in NYC

Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

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LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

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Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

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Working Moms: Priority shift

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Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

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Week 8 football plays of the week

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Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

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Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

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Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

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Things to do

Try the nation's hottest workout trends at LI Pilates expo

The expo drew 120 people in its debut event last year.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPilates is on the rebound. Work your core, find your crew Is Hyrox the new marathon? The fitness trend is growing on LI.From under-the-radar to kid-friendly, hike these LI nature trails this fall

Early Black Friday deals: 50% off top LI hotels, Gurney's and more

New LI 'Polar Express'-inspired holiday pop-up opening soon

Favorites and new: LI's must-see holiday light displays

Enjoy the delights of a cruise to nowhere with a LI ferry ride

Let it glide: Explore LI's ice skating rinks

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Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Weekend highway closures ... Working Moms: Priority shift Credit: Newsday

Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Weekend highway closures ... Working Moms: Priority shift Credit: Newsday

Blue wave sweeps across NY ... Teen sentenced for fatal stabbing at house party ... Teacher assistant fired after stalking allegations ... Governor's race wrap

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Long Islanders Favorites

Only in NewsdayNYU Langone, Amazon, Station Yards among 20 projects that could reshape LI. See what's planned near you.

The first new hospital in decades is among the planned developments. See what's being built in your town and when it's expected to open.

MORE ON THIS TOPICA new Long Island is taking shape. Who will it be for?A 1 million-square-foot hospital is coming to Melville. Can the roads and infrastructure keep up?LI's biggest mall redevelopments: What to expect and when

Only in Newsday9 menu items on LI you need to order this fall

Newsday InvestigatesIslip Town Supervisor has yet to crackdown on spas with illicit sex allegations

Only in NewsdayThis hamlet has old timey vibes and modern housing developments

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSElection to usher in a new phase

Across Long Island, the results were bound to be mixed.

THE POINTHow the Suffolk Dem leadership fight upended judicial elections

COMMENTARYMaybe a blue Texas is just what the GOP needed

GUEST ESSAYSReset the experience of childhood

Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

02:03

LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

02:27

Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

0:35

Working Moms: Priority shift

02:17

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

0:56

Week 8 football plays of the week

02:45

Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

02:38

Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

02:40

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

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More Long Island

Only in NewsdayLI waters once teemed with oysters. A hatchery is trying new ways to restore the shellfish.

Environmentalists are using new techniques to grow oysters robust enough to withstand predators.

6 NY colleges with vibrant sports scenes

High-achieving NYS students now eligible for direct admission to SUNY colleges

Fishermen sue Empire Wind over damage to lobster trap operation

Suffolk landscaper dies after he's electrocuted

15 LI hospitals among winners of Healthgrades top specialty awards

Nation / World

Iran's leaders say midterm results show U.S. voters have rejected Trump's war

Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections.

Florida authorities say 2 dead at Tampa office complex, including gunman shot by security guard

Canadian authorities say multiple grizzlies may have attacked mother and daughter found dead

Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn't work

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

Make 'Under': Shedding the Mental Load and Redefining Enough

Sports

Rock: Tired of rooting for the Jets? Here's why you should jump on the Giants bandwagon now

Rooting for the Giants now may be the best way to salvage your Jets sanity for the next few months, especially since several elements of the Giants' season could impact the Jets' future.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGarrett Wilson could miss Jets' game vs. KC after entering concussion protocol

Former Yankee wins U.S. House seat in Texas

Garrett Wilson could miss Jets' game vs. KC after entering concussion protocol

Gross: Isles' Barzal hasn't rushed back to the ice, and that's a good thing

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesIslip Town Supervisor has yet to crackdown on spas with illicit sex allegations

Authorities across Long Island have cracked down on the booming illegal sex trade at foot spas, Islip Town officials have raided only three foot spas – two of them shortly after reporters began asking questions.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?5 takeaways from Newsday's investigation into Islip sex spas Sex Next Door: Complete coverage

Sex Next Door5 takeaways from Newsday's investigation into Islip sex spas

Sex Next DoorWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?

Newsday InvestigatesFire commissioner at center of alleged cover-up lawsuit does not live in district

New bakery-cafe opens on LI

4 Halloween freebies, deals at LI eateries today

LI singing dining experience moving to new eatery

Burger chain opens next to local joint, sparking residential debate

High School Sports

Athlete of the Week is Farmingdale boys soccer goalie Jonathan Buonomo

He made 12 saves and did not allow a goal in PKs as the third-seeded Farmingdale upset undefeated Oceanside in the Nassau Class AAA final.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGoalie Jonathan Buonomo dominates in PKs, leads Farmingdale boys soccer to Nassau 'AAA' crown Photos: Nassau Class AAA boys soccer final — Oceanside vs. Farmingdale

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

LI lawyer turned lyricist gets musical ready for Tilles Center

4 takeaways: What was special about Election Day coverage?

Mariah Carey's holiday pop-up bar returns to NYC

Familiar faces rejoin 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway: Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley

Donny Osmond to perform on LI for 1st time in over 10 years

Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life

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