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

A look at the early numbers

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'

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Former Govs. George Pataki and Andrew Cuomo issued rebates when they were running for reelection. Former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran provided $375 COVID-relief checks when she was running.

You get a check! And you get a check! Hochul and Trump deploying election tactic, analysts say

Jeffries was the featured guest at the event for Rep. Tom Suozzi. Four days earlier, he appeared with Rep. Laura Gillen.

Democrats' House leader Jeffries and LI reps weigh just how much to investigate Trump

For nearly an hour, GOP candidates and incumbents criticized Democrats in New York State.

House Speaker Johnson headlines LI rally in bid to boost GOP's hopes in midterms

Hochul asks Trump for federal recovery funds after LI nor'easter

Party committees have become a valuable fundraising tool for candidates. They can accept contributions of up to $138,000, versus $9,000 to a candidate's committee.

Hochul has 10 times more cash than Blakeman in final stretch of race

Both candidates have called themselves a friend of law enforcement.

Blakeman, Hochul tout public safety bona fides at separate events

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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'

New York State is mailing out energy rebate checks between $100 and $200 to taxpayers who qualitify. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A check is always nice. A little more would be nicer.'

Newsday NYS correspondent Keshia Clukey gives insight on what local governments are asking from New York State.

Local governments say they will override 2% tax cap

The law would require businesses to have proper state licensing, prove that their employees are paid and ban staff from living at the spas or sleeping there overnight. Repeat offenders could face penalties up to $25,000. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It's personal to me'

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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.

'We have to return our streets back to normalcy'

Santos Banegas Reyes, a 42-year-old ICE detainee, died in Nassau County Jail last year after staff provided "inadequate medical care," a federal report found. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'My reaction to the report is outrage'

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