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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.

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Long Island Republican leaders said they need to continue to buffer local candidates from the nationwide blue wave by focusing on everyday local issues.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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'My reaction to the report is outrage'

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'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.

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

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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.

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