Long Island
Interviews & Profiles
Mike Lawler responds to George Santos’ expulsion
Lawler represents a district bordering Santos’ and tried unsuccessfully to get him kicked out of Congress last month. Now, he’s looking ahead to a post-Santos future.
Politics
Five takeaways from the House Ethics Committee report on George Santos
The member of Congress won’t be running for reelection next year.
News & Politics
How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island
This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.
Politics
Republican Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive seat
Republicans now control both of Long Island’s county executive seats, both of its county legislatures, both of its district attorney’s offices and all four of its congressional seats.
2023 elections
2023 Suffolk County executive general election results
Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.
Power Lists
The 2023 Long Island Power 100
The power players in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Politics
Will the red wave wash away the last Democratic seat on Long Island?
The Suffolk County executive race – which pits Republican official Ed Romaine against little-known Democratic businessman Dave Calone – highlights Democrats’ challenges in the suburbs.
Campaigns & Elections
Taylor Darling announces state Senate bid
The Long Island Assembly Member is looking to replace state Sen. Kevin Thomas, who is running for Congress.
Campaigns & Elections
Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser
Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.
Campaign Confidential
The super PAC fundraising for George Santos’ could-be opponents
The emails may have Anna Kaplan’s name on them, but American Bridge PAC said she didn’t know about their outreach.
Campaign Confidential
Zak Malamed raised $225,000 in first day running for Congress
He’s the latest Democrat to file for Rep. George Santos’ 3rd Congressional District seat.
Campaign Confidential
The Democrats positioning for a special election in George Santos’ district
Jay Jacobs may hold the power, as candidates like Robert Zimmerman, Anna Kaplan and maybe Tom Suozzi jockey for support.
Heard Around Town
Dems target GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Medicare, Social Security
The Long Island member says he’ll fight for the programs, but an internal poll suggests the critical messaging may be working.
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Interviews & Profiles
Steve Bellone: The last of the New York centrists
What’s next for the Suffolk County executive in a state where you have to pick a side?
Long Island
Long Island, land of beaches, Billy Joel and protests against police brutality
Anti-racism activism isn't just in big cities and liberal college towns any more.
Long Island
Newsday: State helped cover up toxic plume
A new investigation reveals how the government made a Long Island disaster worse.
Criminal Justice
Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform
They’re facing pressure to revise the law, and failure could haunt them in November.
Long Island
Sex toys, a corrupt police chief and a DA found guilty
What you need to know about the trial of Thomas Spota, Suffolk’s former DA.
New York City
Keep Robert Moses’ name on Long Island
Robert Moses State Park already has the perfect name for a notoriously segregated region.
New York City
