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November 6, 2026

Long Islanders cast 1,069,237 votes in gubernatorial election, a 50% turnout

Long Island sees second-highest voter turnout in 12 years during 2026 midterm elections, with more than 1 million votes cast in gubernatoria...

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November 5, 2026

Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally

The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Penn State University challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition rates to s...

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November 5, 2026

NY appeals court hears arguments from Long Island attorney in Trump hush money case

Southampton-based attorney Robert Giuffra argued before the five-judge appellate court in Manhattan that Trump's conviction was invalid.

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November 5, 2026

ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport

A UC Berkeley student has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco International Airport.

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November 5, 2026

Bruce Blakeman fires back at GOP rival Elise Stefanik

Bruce Blakeman on Thursday called Rep. Elise Stefanik a "selfish, do-nothing politician who didn't lift a finger to help Republicans."

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November 5, 2026

New York flu cases have quadrupled from last year

Health experts have been concerned about a drop in flu vaccinations in recent years.

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November 5, 2026

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree headed to New York City

This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been cut down and is heading to New York City to mark the beginning of the holiday season...

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November 5, 2026

California Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he'll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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November 5, 2026

Former FBI agent Andrew Reyes charged with federal crimes after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in wrong-way crash, prosecutors say

Andrew Reyes, 30, is scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Clay H. Kaminsky in federal court in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon, a...

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November 5, 2026

Long Island weather: Current dry streak to end with heavy rain Friday

Heavy showers will begin as early as 5:30 a.m. and hit the East End the hardest, forecasters say.

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November 5, 2026

House fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people and injures 7, more than 200 firefighters respond

A fire in a two-story home in New York has killed six people and injured seven others.

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November 5, 2026

Rise in measles cases prompts calls for vaccine vigilance

About 82% of children on Long Island have received one dose of the measles vaccine by 2 years of age.

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November 5, 2026

Long Island Republicans reckon with party's future, Trump's role after Democratic 'tsunami'

Long Island Republican leaders said they need to continue to buffer local candidates from the nationwide blue wave by focusing on everyday l...

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November 5, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges 'foot on the gas' approach after Democrats' resounding victories

Mamdani said that the election results disproved conventional wisdom that his brand of policy preferences are impossible outside of New York...

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November 4, 2026

Gov. Hochul's easy reelection victory could lift her national stature, observers say

Gov. Kathy Hochul's victory offers her a chance to elevate her national profile, experts suggest.

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November 4, 2026

Canadian authorities say multiple grizzlies may have attacked mother and daughter found dead

Authorities in British Columbia say more than one grizzly may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daugh...

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November 4, 2026

Dems flip 5 Long Island state Senate, Assembly seats, expand supermajorities

New York Democrats secure a historic supermajority, flipping key seats in the State Senate and Assembly, reshaping the political landscape.

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November 4, 2026

Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

Bob Dylan has come knockin' on Pope Leo XIV's door.

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November 4, 2026

Authorities swarm Florida business complex for `active threat'

Florida authorities say they have responded to an "active threat" at a Citibank office complex in the Tampa area.

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November 4, 2026

Central Park horse carriage drivers, animal rights activists plead with Mamdani at hearing for NYC ban on industry

Carriage drivers and animal welfare activists spoke at the hearing held by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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November 4, 2026

Strand Bookstore in New York to pay nearly $1.5 million for violating Paycheck Protection Program rules

The wife of Sen. Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.), is a controlling owner of the business and was prohibited from accepting the federal money, authoritie...

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November 4, 2026

Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case

A former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and fashion executive...

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November 4, 2026

The Latest: Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek reelection as House GOP leader, AP source says

Democrats have won control of Congress in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

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November 4, 2026

3 takeaways from a midterm election dominated by economic anxiety

Long Island voters interviewed by Newsday on Election Day repeatedly said the state of the economy motivated their votes.

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November 4, 2026

Stunning wave of Democratic victories comes to New York

What was essentially a voter referendum on President Donald Trump, the war in Iran, inflation, tariffs and other Republican policies, saw vi...

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November 4, 2026

3 dead, including suspect, and 2 deputies critically injured in eastern Washington state

A shooting and firefight with officers in eastern Washington state have left three people dead, including the suspect, and two deputies crit...

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November 4, 2026

Judge refuses to dismiss case against Andrew Dykes, who is charged with killing Tanya Jackson, previously known as 'Peaches' and Gilgo Beach Victim No. 3

Lawyers for Andrew Dykes had asked state Supreme Court Justice Tammy Robbins to dismiss the case, arguing that county prosecutors had violat...

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November 4, 2026

High concentration of forever chemical found near East Hampton battery plant

Suffolk County's latest groundwater tests in East Hampton show the highest levels of a toxic chemical, prompting expanded testing.

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November 4, 2026

Amityville study cites impact of multiunit housing, defines building boom

A comprehensive municipal analysis reveals the complex financial dynamics of multi-unit residential development in Amityville. The study eva...

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November 4, 2026

Photos: Election night scenes across Long Island

Democrats and Republicans, along with supporters, gathered for their respective election night parties.

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November 4, 2026

Hochul defeats Blakeman

Hochul positioned herself as a moderate Democrat. Blakeman portrayed himself as a pro-abortion-rights Republican, the first to run for gover...

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November 4, 2026

New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli lead in early election returns

No winners have been declared in either race.

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November 4, 2026

Early voting results show tight races in some Nassau legislative districts

In Suffolk, no election results were available as of 9:35 p.m.

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November 4, 2026

Paul Pelosi prohibited from driving after pleading no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run charge

Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is prohibited from driving for six months after pleading no contest to a misdemea...

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November 4, 2026

Stony Brook, 9 other SUNY schools tell 12th graders of college admission in days through Top 10% Promise program

For qualifying 12th graders who rank in the top 10% of their class, the newly expanded program offers quick decisions about admission to Sto...

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November 3, 2026

Landscaper electrocuted while trimming trees in Hauppauge, falls 16-feet from ladder

Darwin Morales-Martines was trimming trees outside a home when he accidentally made contact with a power line, authorities said, and fell fr...

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November 3, 2026

4 New York fishermen sue Empire Wind over damage to lobster trap operation

Four New York fishermen allege Empire Wind's construction has devastated their lobster-trap operations, seeking compensation for economic lo...

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November 3, 2026

Long Island oyster hatchery gets creative as it aims to restore once-thriving industry

Environmentalists are using new techniques to grow oysters robust enough to withstand predators.

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November 3, 2026

First-time NYC marathon runner Rachel Apa, of Pennsylvania, dies of rare condition, reports say

Rachel Apa, of Pennsylvania, died of rhabdomyolysis, a muscle condition that can be brought on by exertion in which muscle breaks down and c...

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November 3, 2026

Homeless man accused of attacking staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside

A homeless individual was taken into custody following an altercation at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York. According...

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November 3, 2026

NYS Election Day 2026: What's open, what's closed

Some essential government functions are shuttered today as voters head to the polls.

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November 3, 2026

Trump says US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as country shifts to buying military hardware instead

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest all...

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November 3, 2026

Rufino Tojil-Ambrocio, of Greenport, killed after motorcycle collides with car in Southold

A fatal motorcycle accident in Southold has resulted in the death of Rufino Tojil-Ambrocio, a Greenport resident. The collision between a mo...

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November 3, 2026

LIRR Babylon Branch suspended after person struck on tracks near Rockville Centre

Many trains were being held at their stations or points of origin, the MTA said.

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November 3, 2026

4 people displaced as fire damages Plainview doctor's office, attached apartments

About 50 firefighters brought the blaze under control in about 40 minutes, authorities said.

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November 3, 2026

Long Island Votes 2026: New York governor's race, control of Congress up for grabs today for Election Day

Newsday reporters have fanned out across Nassau, Suffolk and New York City to bring you live blog coverage. Follow regular updates on this b...

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November 3, 2026

Garden City, Mineola land millions in state water grants to replace lead pipes

Garden City and Mineola advance lead pipe replacement with state grants, reducing costs for residents.

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November 3, 2026

Bridgehampton teacher makes math fun with video game monsters

Math teacher Jeff Neubauer has striven to be the kind of educator he always wanted as a student.

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November 3, 2026

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

Authorities across Long Island have cracked down on the booming illegal sex trade at foot spas, Islip Town officials have raided only three...

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November 3, 2026

Victoria Heuermann, daughter of admitted Gilgo Beach killer Rex A. Heuermann, dismissed from serving as juror, sources say

Victoria Heuermann, 30, of Massapequa Park, responded to the jury summons and had been selected as a potential juror in a sexual molestation...