The statewide GOP ticket has all downstaters: Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) and his running mate Alison Esposito, an NYPD officer. Newsday's Faith Jessie discusses what the Republican strategy is with Joye Brown.


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The judge's decision said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman acted "beyond the scope of his authority" in issuing the ban against transgender women and girls.

Court rules Nassau County Exec's ban of transgender athletes 'cannot be enforced'

Weeks after Blakeman called on residents with registered guns to join an emergency reserve questions remain about who has signed up as well as how and where they are being trained, legislators say.

Nassau Democrats seek details on Blakeman's special deputies program

In a 5-0 decision, a state appeals court said the Early Mail Voter Act permitting all qualified voters to vote early by mail rather than in person, is constitutional.

NYS appeals court upholds early mail voting

Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine said resolving lawsuits, renovating aging buildings and boosting staff are top priorities.

Romaine outlines priorities in his first state of county address

State lawmakers will be debating hundreds of proposals during the remaining 18 legislative days in the session which ends June 6.

Social media, climate change are key topics as legislative session nears end 

The hike amounts to about $130 a year for each customer, officials said.

East Farmingdale Water District customers are getting a bill hike

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The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

Protesters decried Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan hire armed 'special deputies' in case of emergencies. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'More guns is not the answer to safety'

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler takes a look at Bruce Blakeman's first two years as Nassau County executive.

'Bruce Blakeman has taken a liking for the national spotlight'

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney's office is investigating allegations that members of Steve Bellone's administration "improperly destroyed" and removed county data as they were leaving office last year.

A 'misuse of government property'

Suffolk County is looking into Ryan Attard, a former Steve Bellone deputy county executive, who has taken a COO job at a nonprofit that received county opioid funding. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday reporter Mark Harrington report.

'No one's been accused of any wrongdoing, but they're looking into it'

The resignation comes at a critical time for the utility as the contract with grid manager PSEG Long Island expires in December 2025.

'The task ahead is enormously complex'

Caitlyn Jenner appeared in Mineola to speak about Bruce Blakeman's executive order on trans girls in girls sports. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is critical to protecting the integrity of competition in women's sports'

Scott Mastellon, ex-commissioner of Suffolk's IT department, has been named a top executive at a public sector firm that had been authorized for county work. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington explains.

Scott Mastellon joins tech firm that had county contract

Disgraced former congressman George Santos announced Thursday he plans to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota for New York's 1st Congressional District seat, Newsday Columnist Joye Brown reports.

George Santos jumps back into politics

A long-withheld document holds allegations involving "campaign-fund issues" and "improper lobbying." NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday reporter Mark Harrington report.

Steve Levy's non-prosecution deal disclosed

Supporters rallied for the Sands Integrated Resort proposed in Uniondale. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'This place is empty and that's a shame' 

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