The former Suffolk County executive asserts in a brief that publication of the long-secret deal that ended his political career would have a 'chilling effect' on future settlements.

Analysts say her faith message may make inroads with minority voters and in the suburbs, but her proclamations are not without political risk.

DeRosa believed a crew of progressives were out to get the governor and Chris Cuomo was more heavily involved in helping his brother than previously disclosed, documents show.

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Rep. Tom Suozzi announced his run calling himself a "common-sense" Democrat who wants to reduce taxes — but state Democratic Committee chairman says he's concerned a left-leaning candidate won't appeal to NY voters. Cecilia Dowd reports.

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Calling himself a "common-sense" Democrat, he wants to reduce crime and cut taxes to make the state more affordable.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House, chief medical adviser, said while the new variant is being studied, people should be getting booster shots to protect them.

Suozzi had tweeted Saturday that he was declining the post of deputy mayor for New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams.

The former envoy notes that terrorism, an influx of Venezuelan immigrants and political overtures by China and Russia made the job more than a walk on the beach.

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Suffolk County is still reviewing candidates for police commissioner. County officials say they are looking for someone who has a broad law enforcement background.

He grew up in Utica and served as a radar operator in planes that flew over the Himalaya Mountains during World War II, according to his son's website.

S&P Global Ratings cites improved county's finances because of high sales tax revenues and an influx of federal pandemic aid.

The practice is standard when administrations change. Those who wish to continue in the new administration can apply for jobs.

If confirmed, Shirley Troutman would become the second Black woman to sit on the seven-member state Court of Appeals.

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Police union leaders backed Ryder's selection Tuesday, but activists who criticized a police reform plan he was involved in developing said they were disappointed.

A jury ordered 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay damages over violence that erupted during the deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville.

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Nassau County Executive-elect Bruce Blakeman held a news conference in Mineola on Tuesday in which he announced some of the people he will be utilizing in his administrations, including his choice to keep Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder as county's top cop.

Judge won't rule on challenged ballots until after a hand recount of ballots is conducted in the Suffolk 6th District legislative race.

The subpoenas include demands for documents and testimony from Stone and Jones as well as three people accused of organizing and promoting the two rallies that took place on Jan. 6.

It cites sexual harassment, the use of state resources and staff to help him write his pandemic memoir and his staff "substantially" revising a state report to exclude deaths of nursing home residents at hospitals.

They each sought to build support for key provisions they are pushing to preserve in the package that has already been approved by the House.

After defeats for all countywide offices, Democrats are blaming each other for the Republican sweep.

After defeats for all countywide offices, Democrats are blaming each other for the Republican sweep.

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Rita Glavin, an attorney for Cuomo, said she needs to see an investigative report commissioned by the Assembly Judiciary Committee so she can prepare a response.

Sweeney, a Republican, is ahead by just 12 votes and hopes a judge will agree to check 74 ballots from registered Democrats for discrepancies.

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Rita Glavin, attorney for former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, on Thursday said that state Attorney General Letitia James, who is running for governor in 2022, should recuse her office from any future decisions regarding Cuomo.

Proponents of the no-confidence vote called it an attempt to force a conversation about how to better combat "lies and misinformation" by Republicans.

The Assembly Judiciary Committee, which could recommend impeachment of Cuomo, meets this week to examine a report into allegations against the former governor.

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Nassau County Executive-elect Bruce Blakeman met with members of the county legislature to discuss the transition to his administration.

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Blakeman also pledged to speak with leaders of Nassau's police and civil service unions, whose members have worked under contracts that expired in 2017.

There are still unknowns with Congress not yet settled on policy, but businesses and their owners can still take steps to minimize their federal taxes bite in 2021.

Blakeman, a Republican, had 142,626 votes, compared with Curran's 140,476 votes, said Nassau Democratic Board of Elections Commissioner James Scheuerman.

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New York Attorney General, Letitia James, spoke to the Long Island Association about bringing back more jobs.

"I'm grateful for the support I received from the Town of North Hempstead. It was a very close race," Jennifer DeSena told Newsday after her opponent, Wayne Wink Jr., conceded. She will be the town's first Republican supervisor since the late 1980s.

An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available nationwide as early as this weekend.

Drucker, a Plainview Democrat, and Lafazan, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, won after a count of absentee ballots. 

Hahn and challenger Salvatore SB Isabella had been locked in a tight race on election night, with the incumbent ahead by 74 votes, according to unofficial election results.

President Biden had hoped Congress would act by the first anniversary of George Floyd's death in May. But talks broke down in September.

White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese said the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act will help "address the core costs that American families are facing in child care, in housing, in health care."

"We need immediate relief at the gas pump and the place to look for it is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve," he said during a news conference outside a Manhattan gas station.

Three propositions involving voting expansion and the redrawing of elections districts were rejected by voters.

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was indicted Friday on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

She now has $11.1 million on hand for the 2022 race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and the general election.

A Lake Ronkonkoma man was arrested after making a telephoned threat on the life of U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, police said.

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A day before Veterans Day, officials called for funding from the federal infrastructure bill to upgrade VFW and American Legion posts that have deteriorated and closed during the pandemic.

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Albert Statton III is being honored for his efforts to help local fellow veterans, even as he battled throat and prostate cancer and remained a longtime volunteer with the fire department, thru his Operation Enduring Care program.

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Newsday Albany Bureau chief, Yancey Roy, discusses the thousands of pages of transcripts and exhibits released by Attorney General Letitia James from her office's investigation of the former governor.

Her testimony was part of more than a thousand pages of testimony from eight women and two unidentified state workers that State Attorney General Letitia James released Wednesday.

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The interview was part of thousands of pages of transcripts and exhibits released by Attorney General Letitia James from her office's investigation of the former governor.

Rep. Lee Zeldin, a GOP gubernatorial candidate from Shirley, said the Nov. 2 election, which saw a wave of Republicans swept into office on Long Island, should send a message to majority Democrats to repeal the bail reform law.

Residents of the Fire Island community will get a chance to weigh in at a future meeting, but a proposal says leaders feel a ban is in the best interest "of the residents and property owners and of the quality of life, safety and well-being of the residents of the Village." 

Manuel Esteban's win would give Republicans at least an 11-seat majority in the county legislature.

The deal still must be approved by LIPA board, state attorney general and state comptroller after public hearings and a 30-day comment period.

The subpoenas include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

The step comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings.

Beyond the county executive's race, the absentees could be decisive in Nassau County's 16th and 18th legislative districts. Suffolk will begin its count Tuesday, and it could affect the 5th and 16th legislative districts.

Peter Zimroth, corporation counsel for Mayor Edward Koch in the 1980s, most recently oversaw the NYPD's efforts to change its stop-and-frisk policy.

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Legislator William Spencer, a doctor, on Monday was arraigned on a nine-count indictment including prostitution and drug charges. He pleaded not guilty. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

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William Spencer (D-Centerport) pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Riverhead.

Supporters say the process assures that solid candidates are presented to voters and that no one party controls the courts.

The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids — and information to parents on the benefits of the shots — as the White House looks to speedily provide vaccines to those ages 5 to 11.

State Democrats' winning streak came to an end as moderates and progressives blame each other for the setback.

The White House chief of staff said of the infrastructure bill "it took a little longer to get that across the finish line," but he expects the second measure, known as the Build Back Better Act, to pass when the House reconvenes next week.

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Father Edward Beck suspects the Diocese of Rockville Centre wanted him out because of his commentary on CNN criticizing a vote by U.S. Catholic bishops on Communion for politicians who support abortion rights. Diocesan spokesman Sean Dolan said Beck's tenure was always due to expire this year.

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Hempstead Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman, who has declared victory over incumbent Laura Curran in the Nassau County executive's race, said he will not impose COVID-19 vaccine mandates on police and other county workers. In an hourlong interview with Newsday, he also called for an immediate audit of the county Assessment Department

A standoff between a small group of moderate Democrats, including Long Island Rep. Kathleen Rice, and the party's progressive caucus delayed and nearly derailed a final vote on the $1.2 trillion bill.

Voter unease spurred Republican gains in suburbs that Biden won in 2020.

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Bruce Blakeman, a Republican who has declared victory over Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, also wants an immediate audit of the county Assessment Department.

Liberty Utilities must negotiate in good faith for the possible sale of service areas of parts of the New York American Water system, but says it will be the "best option" for customers.

The proposal remains in the Build Back Better Act, but a House vote on the social infrastructure package has been pushed back until later this month.

Wink, the Democratic town clerk, declined to concede until a count of absentee ballots is completed.

Thousands of absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day and received before Nov. 9 are in play in several close contests in both counties. 

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Republican Bruce Blakeman said he will reduce crime and address a "broken" property tax reassessment system as he prepares to take the Nassau County executive seat. Steve Langford reports.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan is to knock down much of Penn Station's upper level and give added priority to LIRR commuters, rather than developers or passengers from other states.

In Nassau County, where registered Democrats heavily outnumber registered Republicans, GOP candidates appeared to win the top jobs in every town and city except Long Beach.

Heavy Republican turnout led GOP candidates to victory over Democratic incumbents throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties on Tuesday.

The Republican victories across Long Island on Tuesday could boost the party in the 2022 elections.

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Lowering taxes also is on the agenda as he prepares to transition to Nassau County executive.

The 2022 Suffolk County budget was helped by large infusions of money from federal pandemic aid, high sales tax revenue and legal settlements.

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The ideas range from scaling back bail reform to targeting fentanyl, gang violence, bias crimes and an uptick in shootings in Nassau County.

For years, the academy — which trains personnel to be midshipmen working on deep-sea vessels and in the military — has struggled to combat sexual harassment and assault. 

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Suffolk County District Attorney-elect Ray Tierney, the day after upsetting incumbent Tim Sini in the election, talked about his priorities upon taking office in January.

Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip, a first-time candidate, beat incumbent Democrat Ellen Birnbaum in the 10th District. Republicans will hold an 12-7 majority on the Nassau legislature beginning in January.

Republicans made a strong showing in local Nassau races as Jennifer S. DeSena, a Democrat running on the Republican and Conservative lines, appeared to take the open seat for North Hempstead supervisor.

The Nassau County executive's race was the top contest among dozens of town, city and county government and judicial elections Tuesday.

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Republican Bruce Blakeman, who declared victory in the Nassau County executive's race, talks to Newsday's Marissa Sarbak about his party's big night.

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Democratic incumbent Laura Curran did not concede the race, citing a large number of absentee ballots.

Edmund Smyth handily defeated his two challengers in a closely watched race for supervisor. Jorge Guadron was poised to become the first Hispanic councilman in Islip Town.

In Nassau, Republican Anne Donnelly declared victory over Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky in their campaign for an open seat, In Suffolk, Democratic incumbent Timothy Sini conceded to former federal prosecutor Ray Tierney.

Other statewide propositions involve absentee voting, voter registration and New York City Civil Court.

Republicans appeared headed to a resounding victory in the Suffolk County Legislature, tossing out top Democratic leaders and taking control of the 18-seat body.

Long Islanders headed to the polls on Election Day to cast their ballots for several local races, including high-profile ones such as Nassau County executive and district attorney in both counties. Faith Jessie brings you live coverage from Newsday's studio.

State Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck) said she drafted the legislation after learning that a Confederate flag was hung on a Brookhaven Fire Department truck during an August 2020 parade in Patchogue.

The requirement that an applicant show "proper cause" for having a concealed-carry license for self-defense violates the constitutional right to bear arms, the challenge contends.

See vote totals for hundreds of candidates from local races as ballots are counted.

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Long Islanders headed to the polls on Election Day to cast their ballots for several local races, with many resulting in big wins for Republican candidates. Faith Jessie has more from the Newsday studio.

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Long Islanders headed to the polls on Election Day to cast their ballots for several local races, including high-profile ones such as Nassau County executive and district attorney in both counties. Faith Jessie brings you live coverage from Newsday's studio.

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On Tuesday, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Republican candidate for Nassau DA Anne Donnelly headed to the polls to become the ...

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On Tuesday, Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini and Republican candidate for district attorney Ray Tierney voted on Tuesday morning and were ...

Voters are also poised to decide a New Jersey governor's race Tuesday, as well as mayoral elections in many of the nation's top cities. Also, a ballot question that could remake policing in Minneapolis, after George Floyd's death there last summer, could have national implications.