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4 takeaways from the state comptroller Democratic primary debate

The debate reveals contrasting visions on pension fund management and the role of the state comptroller.

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Only in NewsdayHow Blakeman's relentless ambition drove him to run for governor

New York hasn't had a Republican governor in 20 years.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBlakeman pursues 'Vote Affordable' ballot line in governor race Blakeman, Hochul brought in hundreds of thousands more than their salaries in 2025 Blakeman's challenge: No LI native has ever become governor

Suffolk's free tree program honors U.S. milestone and pursuit of healthy environment

Only in NewsdayTrump's $1.776B fund gets bipartisan pushback on LI

'Impact did not disappear': Speakers testify about enslavement's legacy on LI

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Lee Zeldin's EPA moves to roll back standards on toxic chemicals in drinking water

NYCLU's lawsuit pits free speech against religious freedom

Zeldin wants new deadline on refrigeration standards

State lawmakers approve bill limiting cooperation with ICE

First in NewsdaySuozzi proposes bill that would block fund for Jan. 6 defendants

NYPD would hire older cops under bill

LI districts with failed school budgets consider options

NYS budget votes begin, with $39B for schools statewide

Only in NewsdayBonus pay for top 9 PSEG Long Island execs in 2025 increases 22%

First in NewsdayNYCLU appeals ruling allowing Nassau-ICE partnership

NYers could get rebate checks up to $200 to offset energy costs

NYS AG warns of possible price gouging by ride-hailing companies amid LIRR strike

LIRR strike gave brief window of opportunity for Blakeman to gain statewide visibility

Only in NewsdayPlacing their bets: Gambling companies take new interest in NYS politics

Only in NewsdayGarbarino breaks with GOP on farm animal protections

LIRR has potential to become election issue for Hochul

Hochul signs bills to give NYS more control over vaccines

Only in NewsdayMothers, clinics scramble after temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing

Only in Newsday'I was duped,' says fire official who helped Huntington spoiler candidate Maria Delgado

Budget talks continue, a week after Hochul announced a deal

Election board to appeal restoration of Blakeman's matching funds

First in NewsdayHuntington Bay extends length of mayor, trustee terms to four years

Only in NewsdayLIRR riders making contingency commuting plans in case of worker strike

Suffolk puts off vote on bills on kratom ban and camera access

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'Less than 5% of those people had violent crime convictions'

About 147 people had convictions for crimes ranging from misdemeanor and felony assault, robbery, and sex offenses. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLess than 5% of immigrants jailed through Blakeman-ICE partnership had violent records, data shows

'People think much better in the dark'

'It has gone from worrisome to disruptively frightening'

Blakeman has no authority to end NIFA's work, official says

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Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans

Turkish riot police use water cannons ahead of deposed opposition leader's speech to rally

Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit as a 'dangerous bluff'

Senegalese president names a new prime minister after sacking his predecessor

Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump's emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region'

Cypriot social media star Fidias will keep his European Parliament job after winning Cyprus seat

Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump

Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds

Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish-majority northeast

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

Venezuela's Machado vows another run for presidency and eyes return from exile before end of 2026

Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things stand

Senegal's president fires prime minister after months of tensions

DNC tries to move past autopsy debacle as Martin faces calls to resign as chair

Standoff in Turkey's main opposition party escalates

Right-wing Slovenian politician confirmed as prime minister in shift from liberal government

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands

Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Out East: Bennett Shellfish in Montauk

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That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

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Trendy Bites: Trying a Jalen Brunson-inspired sandwich

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From 2,500 miles away, deported LI student attends college graduation — virtually

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Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

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LI college grads face a tough job market

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Volunteers preserve LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

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Records of excellence

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Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

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'83 years later is a miracle'

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