Local labor leaders and politicians gathered in Mineola to support a bill legalizing recreational marijuana. The group wants state lawmakers from LI to help pass the legislation by the June 19 deadline. 


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The statewide GOP ticket has all downstaters: Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) and his running mate Alison Esposito, an NYPD officer. Newsday's Faith Jessie discusses what the Republican strategy is with Joye Brown.

With all downstaters on the statewide GOP ticket, we're looking at the Republican strategy

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

Lee Zeldin backed for governor by state Republicans

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

Long Islanders worried about the future of voting rights

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

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Zeldin carried 58% of the vote in Nassau and 76% in Suffolk in the GOP governor primary. Hochul carried 61.9% in Nassau and 68.2% in Suffolk in the Democratic primary.

LIers overwhelmingly voted for Hochul, Zeldin, primary data shows

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Suffolk County police said the spray-painted graffiti included a Swastika, the word "Gambino" and the number "187" — which is a police-code reference to murder.

Cops: LI man defaced Zeldin campaign sign, charged with hate crime

AKRF, Inc., in Manhattan, was "very slow in producing anything, and their actions recently has revealed substandard work," said Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar.

Riverhead parts ways with consulting firm on comprehensive plan

Zeldin, Andrew Giuliani, Rob Astorino and Harry Wilson sought the Republican nomination for governor in a statewide primary Tuesday.

Rep. Lee Zeldin wins GOP governor primary

Newsday TV's Faith Jessie and Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy explain what the outcome of the governor's primaries mean for the general election in November.

Primary election results in the governor's race — what do they mean?

Race for the 4th Assembly District seat between Edward Flood, a deputy town attorney in Brookhaven, and Thomas Wiermann, a former New York City educator, was too close to call.

Vincent Puleo wins GOP primary for Suffolk County clerk

In her victory speech, the governor looked toward facing a Republican in the fall election, striking national themes on mass shootings, gun safety and abortion.

Kathy Hochul wins Dem primary for governor, defeating Williams, Suozzi

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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.

Schumer touts Postal Service reform bill that would 'speed up delivery times'

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.

Debate over Hochul's plan to boost 'accessory' housing

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.

Suffolk County Legislature plans to reexamine red-light cameras

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.

Mayor Adams defends decision to appoint brother as chief of personal security

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.

Hochul announces Safe Options Support Team to help the homeless

New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has become the mouthpiece for those against mask and vaccine mandates. Blakeman says he is speaking up for his residents who want his help in ending the mandates.

County exec Blakeman taking the lead against mask mandates

Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed $216.3 billion budget would include bonuses and raises for health care workers, increase child care spending and mail property-tax rebate checks right before Election Day this fall. Newsday's Yancey Roy breaks it down.

Roy: 'New York has lots of money to spread around this year'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the federal government to expedite COVID relief payments to Northwell Health and other private hospital systems on Long Island that have been hit hard by the sharp surge in omicron cases. He spoke at a news conference in Manhattan with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Schumer calls for financial relief for private LI hospitals amid omicron surge

Newsday Albany Bureau chief, Yancey Roy, discusses the thousands of pages of transcripts and exhibits released by Attorney General Letitia James from her office's investigation of the former governor.

Transcripts and exhibits from Cuomo probe released

Gov. Kathy Hochul made dramatic proposals in her first State of the State address. How are LIers feeling about her as she prepares to run in the Democratic gubernatorial primary? Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Gov. Hochul outlines plans for health care, taxes and more

Watch Newsday's special coverage of Gov. Kathy Hochul's first State of the State address, with analysis before and after from Newsday's Joye Brown.

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers the State of the State address

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