Which was the most fevered lunge for self-promotion? Vote at newsday.com/

spincycle.

1.Bill Samuels running as a long shot for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.

2. Businessman Myers Mermel running as a long shot for the Republican nomination for governor.

3. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver pushing a tax hike targeting those who earn $1 million or more a year.

Last week's

"winner": Disgraced Staten Island ex-Rep. Vito Fossella having mulled a comeback.

A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday Staff

'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday Staff

'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 5 months

ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME