Politics
Follow Long Island politics from local elections and races to legislation to reaction to national events.
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Fiscal experts question whether the state will continue to sustain a generous policy that lets police, teachers and other public employees cash in unused vacation, sick and other paid days off when they leave a job.
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It's unlikely the public will see Trump's tax returns before the election.
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The Stony Brook University scientist's victory sets up a contest against Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, a strong ally of President Donald Trump, officials said.
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The senator says he has "broad bipartisan support" for amendment to military spending bill
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Legislators say the change would expand the pool of workers at polling sites to avoid Election Day problems similar to New York's June primary.
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NYPD officials say the uptick in June shootings continued over the July 4th weekend with 11 killed and 64 wounded.
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Mike LiPetri's suspension of his primary campaign provides a clear path for Andrew Garbarino to become the Republican nominee for the seat long held by Rep. Peter King.
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Suffolk judge seals motion quoting grand jury testimony
The district attorney's office says release of the motion threatens witnesses and violates a court stipulation.
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Some attorneys and legislators say the law raised the bar for malpractice claims too high.
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Protests against police misconduct continued in New York City and on Long Island on Saturday.