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Bell, 64, is running on the Republican line. He did not respond to requests for comment.

REPUBLICAN Bell, 64, is running on the Republican line. He did not respond to requests for comment.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced she is dropping out of the governor's race. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Stefanik drops out of governor's race

The bill will allow terminally ill individuals with less than six months to live to use doctor-prescribed medication to end their lives. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We're not talking about ending life early'

A Newsday analysis found that Nassau County violated its own agreement with ICE, detaining hundreds of immigrants longer than legally permitted.

Immigrants held longer than allowed

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will compete with North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik for an opportunity to take on Gov. Hochul in next year's election. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Battleground will probably be largely upstate New York'

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The endorsement, in a Truth Social post, comes a day after Rep. Elise Stefanik suspended her campaign.

Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for NY governor

The Nassau County executive lags in campaign funds and name recognition.

Stefanik's exit boosts Blakeman, but many challenges remain

Ex-Sen. Alfonse D'Amato was the last Island Republican to win a statewide race.

Blakeman's challenge: No LI native has ever become governor

Among other things, the bill would mandate 24-hour cameras in all but a few areas of a facility.

Hochul signs prison reform bill after inmate death

The congresswoman said she did not want "an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary."

Stefanik exits governor's race, clearing Blakeman's path

The position opened up after President Donald Trump in late January fired at least 17 inspectors general.

D'Esposito wins confirmation for U.S. Labor watchdog post

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Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is expected to announce a gubernatorial run as soon as Tuesday, sources say. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Sources: Blakeman to announce gubernatorial run

Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House taken about 3,300 privately funded trips have since January 2024. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'You shouldn't be accepting money from anybody for trips'

Most of the people who ended up in ICE custody had been accused of low-level offenses like theft, prostitution and drug possession. Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

'Critics say it's a violation of due process'

This month's Island Insider takes a look at the impact of the GOP in Nassau County, ICE arrests on the Island, and the how the cellphone ban has affected school classrooms.

Island Insider: ICE arrests, cellphone ban, election impact

Werner Schweiger filed an ethics complaint tied to bidding practices. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington explains.

'Could affect rates for LI ratepayers'

State Republicans are fighting to scrap the even-year election law. Newsday columnist Joye Brown reports.

'We knew we had to take it to the federal option'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday led county officials in pushing back against the proposed plan to raise the tax rate from 7.25% to 11.5% on corporations that operate in New York State. Newsday reporter Candice Ferrette explains.

'Companies don't want to pay more'

Questions surround whether Maria Delgado was a spoiler candidate designed to pull votes away from Democrats in the Huntington Town supervisor race. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No picture, no pamphlets'

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Newsday film critic Rafer Guzmán talks with NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about three of this year's most-anticipated movies about to hit the big screen.

NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview

Black people were nearly 11 times as likely to experience force as white people by Nassau and Suffolk police between 2021 and 2024, a Newsday analysis found. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion has the story.

LI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms

Tis the season for your favorite holiday traditions at Matt's Christmas Tree Farm and Waterdrinker Winter Wonderland in Manorville. Newsday Travel reporter Carissa Kellman has more.

'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

Fernando Mejeia, an employee at Schmear Bagel Café in Port Washington, was arrested by ICE agents in June and later deported. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

After 47 years, Matinecock Court affordable housing in East Northport welcomes residents, marking a significant milestone for the $92 million development. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Affordable housing development opens after 47 years

All aboard! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Trainland in Lynbrook to learn from a master model train repairman.

LI Works: Where model trains come to life

NewsdayTV'S Elisa DiStefano visits Tutu School of Sayville, which offers dance classs to children as young at 6 months.

Tiny dancers learn ballet at Tutu School

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Southold Fish Market, where it is getting very busy this time of the year.

Out East: A busy time of year for this LI fish market

Rabbi Motti Grossbaum of Stony Brook, left, with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, in 2002 in France, where they studied together in a yeshiva. Schlanger was one of the victims of the Australia attack. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players

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