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NewsdayTV's Joye Brown and Ken Buffa break down how Long Islanders voted on Election Day.

'These folks usually don't come out in off-year elections'

One expert calls the trend "a repudiation of both major parties." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Voters are really seeking more agency'

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.

'Now the Democrats have to govern'

Democrat Joe Scianablo beat out Republican incumbent John Ferretti last night for Hempstead Town supervisor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'The voters decided that enough is enough'

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Jeffrey Stein and his wife, Jessica Melendez Stein, 43, were both killed in the crash on the I-95 in Stratford, Connecticut, the authorities said.

Former Nassau DA administrator, wife killed in crash

The Problem Solvers Caucus might not have enough Republicans to keep a 1-1 balance with Democrats.

Losses of GOP moderates leave LI reps lonelier

Democratic strongholds with large immigrant populations turned out in higher numbers for Hochul.

How LI voted: Blakeman lost support in GOP strongholds

Southold and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office operate 11 Flock cameras within the town.

Councilwoman urges LI town to remove Flock cameras

One expert calls the trend "a repudiation of both major parties."

LI voters reject party labels in record-high numbers, data shows

That was the second-highest number of votes cast for a gubernatorial race in a midterm election in the last 12 years.

Long Islanders cast 1,069,237 votes in gubernatorial election, a 50% turnout

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Newsday political analyst Joye Brown spoke with experts about the midterm election results.

Analyzing the results of the midterm elections

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared victory on Tuesday after beating Bruce Blakeman in the race for NYS governor. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This is how we take back our country'

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.

'A kick in the teeth'

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.

Bruce Blakeman casts his ballot

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.

'We just gotta get back to being America'

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

'If you don't vote, your voice is not heard'

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.

'Your margins are getting very small'

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

'I hope it's going to be much better'

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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.

'Will I be the target because of my skin color?'

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'

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, could impact quarter of a million Long Islanders who rely on it. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'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.

'Just foolishness'

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

'We can expect negative repercussions'

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