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	Legis. Anthony Piccirillo will lead a special committee to investigate the Sept. 8 cyberattack on Suffolk County, Presiding Officer&nbsp;Kevin McCaffrey announced on Monday.
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Republican Anthony D'Esposito faced off against Democrat Laura Gillen at Newsday studios in Melville.

Fourth Congressional District debate: Anthony D'Esposito vs. Laura Gillen

Democrat Jackie Gordon, who is running Long Island's 2nd Congressional District seat against Republican incumbent Andrew Garbarino, spoke one-on-one with Newsday associate editor Joye Brown.

2nd Congressional District race: One-on-one with Jackie Gordon

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

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New York mayor uses State of the City address to promise to target crime, illiteracy, trash, traffic and his four-legged archenemies.

Adams: 'I hate rats, and pretty soon ... they're going to hate me."

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Complaints have been filed with the FEC and House Ethics Committee, the Nassau DA is investigating and the state AG is reviewing issues related to Santos.

Here's where the various probes into George Santos stand

Huntington Station is receiving a $10 million grant, and Long Beach and Lindenhurst are getting $4.5 million each to revitalize their downtowns.

State awards millions for downtown projects to 3 LI communities

The grant is part of New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

$10M grant aims to bring 'connectivity, walkability, vibrancy' to Huntington Station

Cancer doctor says Santos shared details of working in the financial sector that later were exposed as false. "It's embarrassing to admit being taken in by someone like him," Dr. Jeff Vacirca says.

Santos donor who gave nearly $50,000 regrets support

Suffolk Democratic leaders are backing David Calone in the 2023 race for Suffolk County executive, but the Republican field still is wide-open.

Suffolk County executive race begins to take shape

Fifty-nine percent of New York voters said embattled Rep. George Santos should resign from Congress, according to a survey, which also reported the best job approval ever for Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Siena poll: Santos should resign; Hochul gets her highest marks

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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

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

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