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Four longtime incumbents are stepping down, leaving the largest number of open seats on the panel in more than 20 years.

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Democrat Jackie Gordon, who is running Long Island's 2nd Congressional District seat against Republican incumbent Andrew Garbarino, spoke one-on-one with Newsday associate editor Joye Brown.

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Rep. Lee Zeldin of Shirley was named the Republican designee for governor on Tuesday.

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Long Islanders speak about the fight to protect voting rights. Newsday's Faith Jessie reports.

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Ukranian Americans on Long Island reacted on Thursday to Russia's invasion of their homeland, fearing for their families caught up in the conflict. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Ukranian Americans on Long Island react to Russian invasion

Sen. Chuck Schumer called for FEMA to release funds owed to Long Island hospitals for expenses incurred during the pandemic.

Schumer to FEMA: 'We have to stay on top of' funds owed to LI hospitals

Sen. Chuck Schumer discusses the postal reform bill at a news conference outside a midtown Manhattan post office Sunday.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wants to expand accessory dwelling units, or ADUs by requiring local governments to change local zoning laws to encourage more of them. But some local officials are opposed to the state control, saying it could lead to overcrowding and should be left to the local municipalities. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey says the new Republican majority will take a hard look at red-light cameras and whether they cause more accidents than prevent.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his decision to appoint his brother, former NYPD Sgt. Bernard Adams, be in charge of his personal security.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to help combat homelessness issues facing the city using a Safe Options Support Team approach — teams of 8-10 people that will include medical professionals and social workers.

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