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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?'

Bruce Blakeman might be one of Long Island's most high profile politicians, but how does he fare in other parts of New York State? NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'I don't know him personally'

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'

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Nassau election officials have fielded complaints about police at voting locations in minority neighborhoods, while Suffolk officials said there have been no significant issues so far.

Who's watching LI polls as fraud and intimidation concerns swirl

Richard Carozza, the Republican supervisor candidate, changed his voting address on Oct. 1 from a home that was demolished in 2022, town records show.

Town supervisor candidate changed voting address from demolished home before Election Day

In addition to being the state's chief fiscal officer, the comptroller serves as the sole trustee of the $300 billion pension fund and is responsible for auditing state agencies.

DiNapoli, Hernandez face off in state comptroller race

Immigration, once a strength for Republicans as a campaign topic, has shifted this year to become more beneficial to Democrats.

Latino voters on LI split on immigration policies as gubernatorial election looms

The cost of the stickers was prohibitive, officials said, with about a million voters registered in Suffolk County.

Suffolk voters won't be wearing 'I Voted' stickers

Within upstate, the metro suburbs and New York City, there are counties that serve as good barometers for the eventual outcome of the race for governor.

Key Hochul-Blakeman battleground areas: Here's what to know

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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'

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.'

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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.

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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'

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