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	Six open supervisor seats in Suffolk are up for grabs while Nassau Republicans hope for&nbsp;a&nbsp;super majority&nbsp;legislature. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari&nbsp;Einhorn reports.
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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?'

Bruce Blakeman might be one of Long Island's most high profile politicians, but how does he fare in other parts of New York State? NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'I don't know him personally'

Statewide, more than 485,200 people have already voted. Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Candice Ferrette has more.

A look at the early numbers

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James is seeking a third term, while Komatireddy has served as a federal prosecutor.

NY AG election: Letitia James and Saritha Komatireddy make case to voters

Energy bills, data centers, immigration, taxes and tolls — the candidates differ.

Where Hochul, Blakeman stand on the issues

Nassau election officials have fielded complaints about police at voting locations in minority neighborhoods, while Suffolk officials said there have been no significant issues so far.

Who's watching LI polls as fraud and intimidation concerns swirl

Nine state Senate and 22 Assembly districts on Long Island are among the 213 seats in the State legislative seats on the ballot next week.

Here's a look at 6 state Senate/Assembly races to watch on LI

Immigration, once a strength for Republicans as a campaign topic, has shifted this year to become more beneficial to Democrats.

Latino voters on LI split on immigration policies as gubernatorial election looms

Richard Carozza, the Republican supervisor candidate, changed his voting address on Oct. 1 from a home that was demolished in 2022, town records show.

Town supervisor candidate changed voting address from demolished home before Election Day

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Nassau and Suffolk counties have implemented a combined $57 million in technology upgrades to streamline the voting process.

'It has really great features'

Workers found by using IRS data and then deported would be illegal and also mean less tax revenue coming into the Social Security system, advocates say. Newsday immigration reporter Bart Jones has more.

'They pay tens of billions of dollars into Social Security'

The poll found wide suburban disillusionment with President Donald Trump, comparable to his numbers in urban districts. Local Republicans say they're seeing enthusiastic support. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Make sure that my voice is heard'

New York Attorney General Letitia James visited Newsday's headquarters, where she spoke about the Cornell University rape investigation that she is leading. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'The politics stop at the door'

On Tuesday night, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican rival Bruce Blakeman squared off in the only campaign debate of the gubernatorial election. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Hochul, Blakeman clash in only debate

A Newsday analysis finds U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino has taken the third-most trips paid for by special interest organizations of all U.S. House members this year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Congressional reporter Billy House have the story.

'More than $37,000 spent'

Bruce Blakeman leads Kathy Hochul by 8 points on Long Island, but trails by 9 points statewide in the race for governor, according to recent Newsday/Siena University polls. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Affordability is likely the number one issue'

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Half of all households are eligible'

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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'

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