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Fix restrictive zoning rules to help housing crisis in Suffolk, advocates and builders say
Bureaucratic hurdles and community opposition ties up housing proposals for years, leaving homeownership out of reach for many middle-class Suffolk residents, a commission told at a hearing.
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Can Bruce Blakeman parlay his reelection victory for a possible shot at NY governor? 5m read
'Who brought Maria to the dance?': Huntington Manor Fire District Commissioner carried her petitions, records show 5m read
NYS Dems' mini 'blue wave' on Election Day couldn't breach GOP's hold on Nassau 3m read
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Suozzi defends shutdown vote, says situation 'was becoming untenable' 2m read
Blakeman starts tour of state, touting qualifications for governor 2m read
Why NYC bill seeks to restrict parking at intersection crosswalks 1m read
AG's office reviewing complaints in the Huntington Town supervisor's race 1m read
Who is Maria Delgado? 83-year-old had 'no idea' she was a Huntington Town supervisor candidate 4m read
Mamdani-proofing: Eric Adams moves to cement agenda — and halt successor's 7m read
LIPA budget projects $6 drop in average monthly electric bills in 2026 3m read
Shutdown endgame brings heat on Schumer 3m read
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near end 2m read
Republicans dominated in this former Democratic stronghold. Here's why. 2m read
Hempstead officials cite communication lapses for failing to appear at Open Meetings Law hearing 2m read
NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani makes two key appointments 1m read
This is what drove GOP victories in Nassau on Election Day 3m read
With election over, Suffolk lawmakers eye who will lead legislative chamber 3m read
As NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani will need to find ways to work with Albany 4m read
Long Islanders hit NYC streets for Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa 4m read
Thune to keep Senate in Washington until shutdown impasse is solved 1m read
'Ray of hope:' South Asians on LI cheer one of their own becoming mayor of NYC 3m read
NYS continues SNAP payments amid court fight, Hochul aide says 2m read
LI nursing home executive, son of Holocaust survivors, nominated as ambassador to Hungary 3m read
Blakeman invites NYC business owners, residents to relocate to Nassau 2m read
Federal jury awards $112M to immigrants illegally held longer by Suffolk authorities in years-old case 2m read
State OKs permits for natural gas pipeline project sought by National Grid 2m read
Advocates hope Mamdani's defense of immigrants in NYC inspires LI leaders 3m read
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The Latest: House heads toward vote on releasing Epstein files after Trump backtracks opposition 10m read
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills 3m read
Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile's polarizing presidential runoff 4m read
Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orbán challenger Péter Magyar gains rural support 4m read
Benin's parliament approves extending presidential terms and creating a senate
A New Orleans man who had his murder conviction tossed wins election as city's chief record keeper 2m read
Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative 4m read
COP30 makes individual climate actions seem small. That's why experts say to work in groups 3m read
The unpopular and politically weak 90-year-old Palestinian leader struggles for a role in Gaza 5m read
What to know about the 2020 Georgia election case and its new prosecutor 3m read
Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders 3m read
Trump administration seeks custody of imprisoned Colorado elections clerk 1m read
Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices 3m read
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announces run for third term, touts record but says there's more to do 1m read
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes 5m read
Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push 3m read
Fears over migration and crime push Chile's presidential race to the right 4m read
Tanzania president forms inquiry commission to probe election protests killings 1m read
Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia 1m read
New prosecutor takes on the Georgia election case against Trump and others 3m read
How far can this mozzarella stick stretch across the restaurant?
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Historic Wells Farm barns destroyed in fire
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Northwell tops list of 11 LI hospitals to receive 'A' grades
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It's all about the crust at LI slice shop
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Picture This: That time a double-murder conviction was overturned 17 years later
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Reaction to Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal
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Out East with Doug Geed: Modern Snack Bar
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LI Works: Up on the roof installing holiday lights
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Capybara quintuplets born at LI Game Farm
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Retail Round Up: LI businesses brace for holiday season
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