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How the Democratic challenger stunned the Republican incumbent in the Hempstead supervisor race

Democrat Joe Scianablo's defeat of incumbent Town Supervisor John Ferretti in GOP stronghold Hempstead was perhaps the biggest local election upset. Here's how it happened.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHow LI voted: Blakeman lost support in GOP strongholds 2026 Long Island Election: Latest results 2026 Election: Full coverage

Only in NewsdayProspective Oheka Castle owner: We made deadline for down payment

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Gregg Sarra sounds off on Guardian Caps being worn in high school football, Tess Ferguson looks at the final week of the high school fantasy football regular season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara, John Parkasevas

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep. 7: Guardian Caps in high school football Gregg Sarra sounds off on Guardian Caps being worn in high school football, Tess Ferguson looks at the final week of the high school fantasy football regular season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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LI stage actress who earned all-state honors for her vocal performances dies at 18

LI Potato Festival reheats after first attempt was foiled by nor'easter

Study: AI could make docs' work easier and better

Whistleblowers could get up to $30,000 for information about COVID fraud

Only in NewsdayWhat has easy commutes, houses in the $600Gs and one of LI's oldest bakeries?

LI Votes 2026

Only in NewsdayHow LI voted: Blakeman lost support in GOP strongholds

Democratic strongholds with large immigrant populations turned out in higher numbers for Hochul.

Only in NewsdayHalpin won't concede race to Garbarino

Only in NewsdayLI voters reject party labels in record-high numbers, data shows

2026 Long Island Election: Latest results

Fall dining

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

Our food critics share the best dishes they've ordered so far this fall on Long Island.

8 must-try sweet treats for fall

LI eateries with standout vegetarian dishes

Long Island Restaurant Week deals start at $25

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Motorcyclist dies in Uniondale crash, police say

Steamroller takes a break from asphalt to press ink onto large art prints

LI 3-vehicle crash leaves several people injured

Tough guys, good books: Check out these LI book clubs for men

Gloom of shorter, cooler days can bring on SAD depressive disorder

Teen charged with assault in stabbing of 16-year-old student at LI high school

Kong Skull Island game yields monster $55G payday at Jake's 58

Cinema Arts Centre rehires fired former co-director

5 things you may not know about 'Hotel California'

Hamptons lawyer charged with having child porn images on his computers

NYS asks Army Corps to make emergency repairs on resiliency projects damaged by September storms

AnalysisWhat do the Mets need to address at upcoming GM meetings? A whole lot.

Trying a trending taco in Mineola

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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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Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

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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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Week 8 football plays of the week

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Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

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Things to do

Hidden shop blends fashion with mindfulness, screen-free lifestyle

The brand encourages stepping away from screens for intentional life engagement.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNew mobile bookstore brings literature to LI events New shop offers a deep dive into vintage comics, toys and records Lifelong thrifter launches new vintage storefront

LI's 'Euro-trip': 3 stops inspired by Denmark, Italy & Spain

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

Finding 'Little Switzerland' — just 3 hours from LI

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

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

Forget the NFL: 3 college football day trips from LI

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Gregg Sarra sounds off on Guardian Caps being worn in high school football, Tess Ferguson looks at the final week of the high school fantasy football regular season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara, John Parkasevas

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep. 7: Guardian Caps in high school football Gregg Sarra sounds off on Guardian Caps being worn in high school football, Tess Ferguson looks at the final week of the high school fantasy football regular season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayAt least 6,000 new apartments. Billions in investment. A new hospital. See 20 big projects that could reshape LI.

From housing and massive warehouses to retail and entertainment, explore what's planned, what's underway and what comes next.

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

Ray Romano inducted into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

SNY lays off staff, cancels two prominent shows

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

THE POINTSpecial edition: The 2026 interactive election map is live, see how LI voted

The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.

EDITORIALSBacked by LI, Hochul can tackle bold agenda

EDITORIALSElection to usher in a new phase

COMMENTARYMaybe a blue Texas is just what the GOP needed

Trying a trending taco in Mineola

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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

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

0:56

Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

0:35

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

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayNearly 20% of LI nursing homes qualify for less rigorous state inspections, data shows

The plan, announced in July by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, allows highly rated nursing homes to receive a more "focused" inspection that addresses fewer issues.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI nursing homes poorly staffed, have lowest fines, report says

LI pizzeria to reopen after short closure

AnalysisThese are the acceptance rates for every NY college

LI man allegedly drove 100 mph while drunk on Meadowbrook

State attorney general settles with company over personal medical data breach

Only in NewsdayMissing LI couple has millions more than previously estimated

Nation / World

UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary

President Donald Trump says he's offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White.

Iran says it has lifted its self-imposed limit on missile ranges, and other Mideast news

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care students

Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Gross: Positive news on Barzal, Maccelli for Islanders

At Saturday's optional morning skate, Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli shed their red non-contact jerseys.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIslanders falter late, fall to Devils in overtime

AnalysisBrown always ready to adjust players' minutes based on what he sees

AnalysisRangers hope Dorofeyev is heating up

AnalysisWhat do the Mets need to address at upcoming GM meetings? A whole lot.

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?

LI bagel shop competes in international competition in NYC

Popular Mexican restaurant to reopen 2 days after fire

Growing restaurant group opens Japanese kitchen in former bakery

Only in NewsdayLongtime favorite reopens as French bistro

High School Sports

Gridiron Greats from the LI high school football quarterfinals

These are top performers of the first round of the playoffs in Nassau, Suffolk and the CHSFL.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHigh school football playoff blog: County quarterfinal results Nassau HS football playoff quarterfinal roundup Suffolk HS football playoff quarterfinal roundup

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

5 things you may not know about 'Hotel California'

Cinema Arts Centre rehires fired former co-director

Coming soon: 'Long Island Bank Robber' movie

Ray Romano inducted into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Disterbenz goes from backing Wheatus to taking center stage

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

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