Madison, Wis. businessman and Republican Senate candidate, Eric Hovde speaks...

Madison, Wis. businessman and Republican Senate candidate, Eric Hovde speaks April 2, 2024, at a rally in Green Bay, Wis. Frustrated by the seemingly endless cash flowing to Democrats, Republicans aiming to retake the Senate have rallied around candidates with plenty of their own money. But it also risks elevating untested candidates who might not be prepared for the scrutiny often associated with fiercely contested Senate campaigns. Hovde may have to dip into the $8 million he loaned his campaign to combat questions about the depth of his ties to Wisconsin. Credit: AP/Mike Roemer

WASHINGTON — In a story published May 6, 2024, about Senate Republicans, The Associated Press erroneously reported some of candidate Dave McCormick’s business background. McCormick was the CEO of an existing business, FreeMarkets, in Pennsylvania. He didn’t start the company.

Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, of Bay Shore, was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Randee Daddona; Photo credit: Cathy Heighter

'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.

Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, of Bay Shore, was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Randee Daddona; Photo credit: Cathy Heighter

'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.

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