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1600: No racism here, say make-America-great pretenders

Trump allies went on Sunday talk shows to argue he was only calling attention to the four congresswomen's views.

Suffolk Suffolk DA, legal clinic seek grant on wrongful convictions
The study would look at Suffolk's methods in handling murder cases and other felonies as part of an overall effort to avoid wrongful convictions.
Spin Cycle Fischer runs as Libertarian for Suffolk executive
Gregory Fischer, a Calverton Democrat, has gotten the Libertarian Party's nomination for Suffolk County executive.
Spin Cycle Union president urges hearing in misconduct probe
The head of the Nassau CSEA says the legislature's IG wants to interview a union member without allowing a union rep to be present.
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Politics NY Dems losing on fighting SALT limit, so far
A pair of lawsuits, filed just days ago, are the Democrats' latest long-shot attempts.
Politics Nassau GOP runs more women candidates
More women candidates are running on the GOP line in Nassau County this November, as the county party tries to rebrand itself.
Joye Brown Brown: Legislator runs afoul of the ethics law
In 2017, an entomologist who wanted to open his own business sought an opinion from the ethics board on if that would be OK.
Politics Assessment phase-in stalled in Nassau Legislature
The stall over phasing-in the county's reassessment over five years to allow tax hikes to take effect gradually is stymied by a standoff.
Politics Rice: Some improvement at border, but still 'dire'
The congresswoman from Garden City, who visited detention centers in Texas, said emergency funds are making a difference in providing better medical screenings for migrants.
WATCH Region/State Cuomo announces offshore wind energy contracts
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Thursday that the state will contract for nearly 1,700 megawatts of offshore wind power, including ...
Politics 1600: Trump tries to walk back 'send her back' chant
Asked about a crowd's chant against Rep. Omar, he said, "I was not happy with it. I disagree with it," but video shows he didn't try to stop it.