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	LIPA owns the electric system on the Island but pays PSEG Long Island millions to run the day-to-day operations. That could&nbsp;eventually&nbsp;change. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.
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Long Island Rep. Anthony D'Esposito filed a motion to expel Santos that summarized a scathing ethics report's findings, hours after Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) filed his own expulsion motion.

Santos to face expulsion vote by Thursday

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On Jan. 1, the GOP will control the county executive and district attorney offices in Nassau and Suffolk for the first time since 2001.

LI Republicans widened turnout margin, captured independent votes in 2023

The race between Amber Brach-Williams and Arnott Gordon Gooding was separated by just 44 votes on Election Day.

Town GOP chair: With all ballots counted, Amber Brach-Williams wins Shelter Island supervisor seat 

The ideologies behind the moves can be diametrically different, from the conservative stance against gun control laws to the liberal view of thwarting draconian immigration enforcement.

Polarizing trend: Some NYS officials refusing to enforce laws they oppose

The new Office of the Chief Information Security Officer is expected to oversee policy and compliance for all departments.

Suffolk to restructure cybersecurity coordination, compliance

The Newsday/Siena College poll found that 46% of those surveyed on the Island favored the casino and 46% opposed it.

Poll: LIers split on Nassau casino, see rise in antisemitism, Islamophobia

LIers have mixed feelings about the casino plan and also weigh in on the 2024 election and housing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LIers weigh in on casino, housing

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A long road ahead for the Sands Casino proposal. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Candice Ferrette report.

More hurdles for Sands Casino proposal

George Santos said he won't seek reelection. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez report.

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Ed Romaine talks about his plans for Suffolk as new Executive. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Romaine says 'I intend to bring all of Suffolk together'

Republican Ed Romaine defeated Democrat Dave Calone to become the first new county executive in 12 years and the ninth in the county's history.

Ed Romaine first new county executive in 12 years

Nassau Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs congratulated the winners in the races for the Nassau legislature, where all 19 seats were up for grabs. Nassau Republicans maintained a majority in the legislature. Newsday TV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Nassau County GOP keeps majority in the legislature

Republican Ed Romaine delivers his acceptance speech after defeating Democrat Dave Calone in the race for Suffolk County executive as voters went to the polls to elect the first new county executive in 12 years.

'I will be spending the next four years thanking all of you'

Watch NewsdayTV's election coverage, with reports from party headquarters in both counties. Plus, Newsday columnist Joye Brown and political analyst Jerry Kremer analyze the races and discuss the issues that motivated voters.

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

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Suffolk Police Commissoner Rodney Harrison is expected to stay on until sometime in mid-December. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette talk about the renewed push for EpiPens in police cruisers.

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The state Democratic Committee sent a mailer to Suffolk Democrats labeled "Your Personal Vote History Record." Newsday Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

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