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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will compete with North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik for an opportunity to take on Gov. Hochul in next year's election. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Experts say Washington-based headlines and appearances won't determine the race.

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The state inspector general's office is examining whether officials were improperly given access to VIP areas.

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The move will pit Blakeman in a Republican fight with Rep. Elise Stefanik.

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Blakeman, a Republican, had been touring the state to gauge support following his big reelection win in November.

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Werner Schweiger filed an ethics complaint tied to bidding practices. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington explains.

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State Republicans are fighting to scrap the even-year election law. Newsday columnist Joye Brown reports.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday led county officials in pushing back against the proposed plan to raise the tax rate from 7.25% to 11.5% on corporations that operate in New York State. Newsday reporter Candice Ferrette explains.

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Questions surround whether Maria Delgado was a spoiler candidate designed to pull votes away from Democrats in the Huntington Town supervisor race. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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The Nassau County GOP on Tuesday enjoyed several big victories, while in Suffolk, Democrats made some inroads. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert 

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to East Hampton Village, where people can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

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Nassau University Medical Center's percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital's finances.

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A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

84th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor commemorated at LI museum

Montauk has a lot to offer, not just in the summer, but all year round. Newsday's travel reporter, Carissa Kellman, visits "The End."

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Filmmaker Ed Burns returns to his childhood home in Valley Stream to talk about his 1995 classic, "The Brothers McMullen," and 2025 follow-up, "The Family McMullen."

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa takes a deep dive into the grilled cheese smashburger at No Good Burger Joint in Rockville Centre.

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Ralph Macchio, star of "The Karate Kid" movies and the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," made an appearance at this year's Huntington tree lighting.

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