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Long Islanders cast 1,069,237 votes in gubernatorial election, a 50% turnout

That was the second-highest number of votes cast for gubernatorial race in a midterm election in the last 12 years.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBlakeman trails Hochul in Nassau, Suffolk 2026 Long Island Election: Latest results 2026 Election: Full coverage

Blakeman fires back at GOP rival as 'selfish'

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Races too close to call ... Parents of man shot by cops suing NCPD ... Catching up with 'Tulsa King's' villain, LI's Robert Davi Credit: Newsday

Races too close to call ... Parents of man shot by cops suing NCPD ... Catching up with 'Tulsa King's' villain, LI's Robert Davi Credit: Newsday

Why LIRR restrooms are closed often ... Races too close to call ... Flu cases rising in NY ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountail Railroad

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Student, 16, hospitalized after stabbing outside LI high school

Only in NewsdayDetective shares details of LI missing girl's 25-day disappearance at pretrial hearing

LI fire department EMT charged with sexually assaulting co-worker

Parents of LI 6th grader who died on rafting trip sue school district, others

Fire closes popular Mexican restaurant

LI Votes 2026

Only in NewsdayHalpin won't concede race to Garbarino

Halpin's campaign on Thursday trailed by fewer than 8,000 votes, 48.4% to 51.6%.

Only in NewsdayLI GOP reckons with future. 'The day of Trump is over,' says one leader.

Undecided Nassau legislative race tightens even further

2026 Long Island Election: Latest results

Business On LI

Wallet WatchWhat a projected Social Security shortfall in 2032 could cost LI retirees

Unless Congress acts, a projected 2032 funding shortfall could trigger a 22% reduction in Social Security retirement benefits.

All 8 Trader Joe's stores on LI have the viral mystery bags

133 workers to lose jobs at Melville health IT company

CVS pharmacies on LI and elsewhere to spin off from health industry giant

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3 alleged gang members now charged in shooting at Bellport LIRR station

Flu cases quadruple across NYS

Babylon residents angry at proposed increase in taxes, supervisor's salary

LI lawyer argues before Manhattan appeals court in Trump hush money case

Only in NewsdayParents of LI man fatally shot by Nassau police file lawsuit, court papers show

A brutal sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles 4.4%

Ex-FBI agent charged with federal crimes in wrong-way crash that injured pedestrian

Only in NewsdayWhy are restrooms closed so often on the LIRR?

Lawsuit challenges St. John's use of 'Johnnies' as nickname

Long dry streak to end overnight into Friday, with heavy rain, possible storms forecast

Measles outbreaks prompt calls for vaccine vigilance on LI

80,000 Cadillac, Blazer, others vehicles were recalled. Is your car affected?

Why are restrooms closed so often on the LIRR?

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

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

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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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Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

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Working Moms: Priority shift

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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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Things to do

Plan a Hallmark holiday escape to these cozy Northeast towns

Discover enchanting towns in the Northeast perfect for a fall road trip, offering shopping, galleries, and cozy stays near Long Island.

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

Islanders game and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

20 hot holiday toys on track to sell out this year

Nearly every dish is under $20 at new NYC food hall

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

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Races too close to call ... Parents of man shot by cops suing NCPD ... Catching up with 'Tulsa King's' villain, LI's Robert Davi Credit: Newsday

Races too close to call ... Parents of man shot by cops suing NCPD ... Catching up with 'Tulsa King's' villain, LI's Robert Davi Credit: Newsday

Why LIRR restrooms are closed often ... Races too close to call ... Flu cases rising in NY ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountail Railroad

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Newsday InvestigatesNYPD officer under investigation quit and was decertified. 2 other police departments hired him.

Joseph T. Gonong remains an officer today because he slipped through a narrow six-week window between his resignation and decertification and the enactment of a state law.

AnalysisWhat are the most popular SUNY colleges for LI students?

Appeals court rules Nassau ban on transgender athletes violates state law

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

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSElection to usher in a new phase

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

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

THE POINTWhat was behind Hempstead Town's 'watershed moment'?

COMMENTARYPermanent WFH is AI's best promise yet

Why are restrooms closed so often on the LIRR?

02:04

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

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

02:03

Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

02:27

Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

0:35

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

0:56

Working Moms: Priority shift

02:17

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

More Long Island

First in Newsday'Stop increasing the taxes': Town's plan to pierce cap draws more pushback

Town taxes on the average assessed home would rise by nearly $118, or 6.4%.

LI police leader, LIU professor dies at 87

Democrat who secured major upset victory in Hempstead lays out agenda

Major LI developer seeking tax breaks on $17.6M warehouse

Separate crashes kill pedestrians in Wantagh and East Meadow

Branching out: Two LI companies get grants for their work with native trees

Nation / World

Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett says he wants to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn when she becomes governor in January.

Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows

Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint accusing late singer's nephew of threatening estate

Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally

Google, Meta and TikTok sue California over law designed to protect children from social media harms

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

'A classic Islander look': Isles players love redesigned fisherman jerseys

The Islanders debuted their hometown remix jerseys for Thursday night's game against the Hurricanes.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThe Isles' Fisherman jersey is back!

AnalysisWhy the Giants invested in CB Newsome with a $46 million contract extension

AnalysisIslanders need to finish to transform their woeful power play

Former Jets kicker loses to former Jets team doctor in Arizona congressional race

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNYPD officer under investigation quit and was automatically decertified. Two other police departments hired him.

Joseph T. Gonong remains an officer today because he slipped through a narrow six-week window between his resignation and decertification and the enactment of a state law.

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

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?

Growing restaurant group opens Japanese kitchen in former bakery

Only in NewsdayLongtime favorite reopens as French bistro

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

New bakery-cafe opens on LI

High School Sports

HS football playoff quarterfinals preview, plus game picks

Copiague is back in the playoffs for the first time since 1994.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Versatile 'Tulsa King' villian is LI's Robert Davi

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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