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The big questions now center on whether Washington can deliver relief. NewsdayTV's Syeda Abbas speaks to Long Islanders and breaks it down with Newsday's White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez.

'Now the Democrats have to govern'

Democrat Joe Scianablo beat out Republican incumbent John Ferretti last night for Hempstead Town supervisor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'The voters decided that enough is enough'

Newsday political analyst Joye Brown spoke with experts about the midterm election results.

Analyzing the results of the midterm elections

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared victory on Tuesday after beating Bruce Blakeman in the race for NYS governor. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This is how we take back our country'

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Republican Scott Strauss was 66 votes ahead of Juleigh Chin, with 27,339 ballots counted Wednesday night, but absentee ballots were still coming in.

Nassau's 9th legislative district race too close to call as absentee votes are counted

The Nassau County Board of Elections is set to review about 200 votes from a single precinct that were sealed.

GOP incumbent trailing in town clerk race, with locked ballots set to be counted

The New York City mayor said that the election results disproved conventional wisdom that his brand of policy preferences are impossible outside of New York City.

Mamdani urges 'foot on the gas' approach after Democrats' success

The county executive polled nearly 87,000 fewer votes in Nassau and Suffolk counties compared with then-U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin's totals in his run for governor four years ago.

Blakeman trails Hochul in Nassau, Suffolk

Hochul positioned herself as a moderate Democrat. Blakeman portrayed himself as a pro-abortion-rights Republican, the first to run for governor in more than a generation.

Hochul defeats Blakeman

Democrats Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi had double-digit margins, while Republicans Andrew Garbarino's and Nick LaLota's races were tighter.

Incumbents prevail in all four LI House races

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Democrat Joseph Scianablo won his race for Town of Hempstead supervisor, a surprising upset in one of Long Island's top Republican strongholds. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'A kick in the teeth'

Bruce Blakeman spoke outside the Atlantic Beach Village Office where he cast his vote, accompanied by his wife and Nassau family court judge Segal Blakeman.

Bruce Blakeman casts his ballot

Nationwide, President Donald Trump is dealing with historically weak approval numbers, but Trump also still has a base of loyal supporters. How will this shape the midterm elections? NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'We just gotta get back to being America'

Long Islanders are concerned about affordability, immigration and the Iran war ahead of the midterm elections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'If you don't vote, your voice is not heard'

Cost of living on Long Island is expected to be top-of-mind for voters this Election Day, as experts, business owners and residents say tariffs have impacted many aspects of life. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Your margins are getting very small'

Rising costs and labor shortages, made worse by deportation, are battering restaurants all over Long Island.. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I hope it's going to be much better'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed previews the race been Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and what's at stake for the future of New York.

'High cost of living is taking center stage'

Immigration, once a strength for Republicans as a campaign topic, has shifted this year to become more beneficial to Democrats. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Will I be the target because of my skin color?'

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Lawyers for Oscar Belgal say he is in desperate need of surgical attention for the bullet lodged in his neck. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Disregard for care'

Gov. Hochul gave Newsday an exclusive interview at the Melville newsroom about the ICE shooting in NYC. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

'We have to return our streets back to normalcy'

Santos Banegas Reyes, a 42-year-old ICE detainee, died in Nassau County Jail last year after staff provided "inadequate medical care," a federal report found. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'My reaction to the report is outrage'

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, could impact quarter of a million Long Islanders who rely on it. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I would struggle'

In an interview with Newsday, Suozzi said he was talking about creating a permanent legal work authorization for non-citizens who've been living in the country for 10 years. Newsday Washington D.C. reporter Billy House has more.

'Just foolishness'

They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses. What happens when these workers disappear? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We can expect negative repercussions'

President Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress this November. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez discusses the potential ramifications.

'It would be an uphill climb'

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