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Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Bid For NY Governor: 'Not On My Watch,' Hochul Replies Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Bid For NY Governor: 'Not On My Watch,' Hochul Replies
Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Bid For NY Governor: 'Not On My Watch,' Hochul Replies New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a leading Republican in Congress and close ally of President Donald Trump, officially announced her campaign for New York governor early Friday, Nov. 7 — almost immediately drawing a sharp response from incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul. In a fiery announcement posted on X at 6 a.m., the 41-year-old Republican declared her candidacy and launched a scathing attack on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, calling her “the worst governor in America.” "Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utili…

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Election 2025: Winner Projected In Nassau County District Attorney Race Election 2025: Winner Projected In Nassau County District Attorney Race
Election 2025: Winner Projected In Nassau County District Attorney Race Republican Anne Donnelly is projected to win a second term as Nassau County District Attorney, according to unofficial results. Donnelly led Democratic challenger Nicole Aloise by a margin of 50% to 43%, with 76% of precincts reporting as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. The high-profile race drew widespread attention across Long Island, pitting two veteran prosecutors against each other. First elected in 2021, Donnelly has spent more than three decades in the DA’s office, serving as Deputy Bureau Chief of Organized Crime & Rackets and the Economic Crimes Bureau before taking office. He…

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Election 2025: Victory Declared In Nassau County Executive Race Election 2025: Victory Declared In Nassau County Executive Race
Election 2025: Victory Declared In Nassau County Executive Race Incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman declared victory Tuesday night in one of Long Island’s most closely watched political contests, securing a second term as Nassau County Executive. Unofficial returns showed Blakeman leading Democratic County Legislator Seth Koslov by a margin of 54% to 46% with 76% of precincts reporting as of 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, according to the Nassau County Board of Elections. Speaking to supporters at his election night headquarters, Blakeman thanked voters for their continued confidence in his leadership. “I want to thank the men and women of Nassau County…

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Election Day 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Long Island Election Day 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Long Island
Election Day 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Long Island It’s Election Day across Long Island, and voters are weighing in on key local races that could shape the region’s taxes, public safety, and political balance for years to come. Polls are open until 9 p.m. Top Race: Nassau County Executive The biggest race of the day is for Nassau County Executive. Republican Bruce Blakeman is seeking a second four-year term against Democratic challenger Seth Koslow, a Nassau County legislator from Merrick. Blakeman, who has the endorsement of President Donald Trump, has centered his campaign on public safety and keeping taxes low. Koslow, meanwhile, has c…

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Braves Tap Hudson Valley Native As New Manager Braves Tap Hudson Valley Native As New Manager
Braves Tap Hudson Valley Native As New Manager Walt Weiss, a native of the Hudson Valley, has been named the new manager of the Atlanta Braves. View this post on Instagram Weiss was born in Tuxedo but grew up in Suffern, graduating from Suffern High School in 1982, where the baseball field is named after him. Congratulations to Walt Weiss, a fellow Suffern HS grad on being hired as the manager of the Atlanta @Braves !Weiss, 61, managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013 to 2016. Check out this great photo of Walt when he was a star baseball player for the Suffern Mounties! The field… pic.tw…

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LI Shopper Snags $3M Scratch-Off Jackpot At King Kullen LI Shopper Snags $3M Scratch-Off Jackpot At King Kullen
LI Shopper Snags $3M Scratch-Off Jackpot At King Kullen A quick grocery run turned into a life-changing payday for one Long Island man. Kurt Kelleher, of Shirley, became an instant millionaire after claiming the $3 million top prize on the “Bonus Bucks” scratch-off game, the New York Lottery announced. The winning ticket came from King Kullen, located at 405 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley — proof that sometimes your weekly supermarket stop can do more than fill your fridge. Instead of taking a lump sum, Kelleher chose to receive his winnings in 20 annual payments of $97,653 after required withholdings — not a bad way to pad the grocery budg…

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Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report
Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is preparing to launch a campaign for governor in 2026 and has already begun assembling a team of Trump advisers to lead her effort, CNN reports. Stefanik plans to formally announce her run shortly after New York City’s mayoral election next week, according to the outlet. The 41-year-old Republican, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has reportedly told associates she’s ready to take on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, signaling what could become one of the nation’s most closely watched gubernatorial races. Stefanik, who represen…

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Top 10 Long Island Schools Revealed In New Ranking By U.S. News & World Report Top 10 Long Island Schools Revealed In New Ranking By U.S. News & World Report
Top 10 Long Island Schools Revealed In New Ranking By U.S. News & World Report Several Long Island schools earned top spots in New York State’s 2026 school rankings, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools list this week, evaluating nearly 47,000 elementary schools and more than 23,000 middle schools nationwide. Rankings are based on state assessment performance in math and reading, while factoring in student background and core subject achievement. Student-teacher ratios are used to break ties. The report highlights the following 10 Long Island middle schools among the state’s top performers: Jer…

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NY Cake Designer To Compete On Food Network’s 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' NY Cake Designer To Compete On Food Network’s 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking'
NY Cake Designer To Compete On Food Network’s 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' A baker from Westchester County is about to bring some magical flair to the Food Network. Yonkers resident Andy Ortega, a cake designer at Lulu Cake Boutique in Scarsdale, will appear as one of the contestants on Season 2 of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" — the competition series returning Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. on Food Network, the network announced. The show, filmed on the original Harry Potter sets at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England, pairs teams of bakers from around the world to create edible masterpieces inspired by the wizarding world. Ortega will compete alongside Stef…

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School Bus Company Used Forged Insurance To Operate In Nassau County, DA Says School Bus Company Used Forged Insurance To Operate In Nassau County, DA Says
School Bus Company Used Forged Insurance To Operate In Nassau County, DA Says A school bus company and its owners are accused of filing forged insurance paperwork to operate on Long Island. Cheese Bus, Inc., along with co-owners Malik Turnage Sr., 52, and Malik Turnage Jr., 27, were arraigned in Nassau County Court Tuesday, Oct. 21, on felony charges of offering a false instrument and misdemeanor insurance fraud. The company is accused of submitting forged liability insurance certificates to the Valley Stream Central High School District between 2019 and 2024, according to prosecutors. The district requested updated insurance certificates in October 2023. Turnage Jr…

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Cannabis Gummies Sicken Middle Schoolers On Long Island: Police Cannabis Gummies Sicken Middle Schoolers On Long Island: Police
Cannabis Gummies Sicken Middle Schoolers On Long Island: Police A man was arrested after cannabis gummies sickened multiple William Paca Middle School students in Mastic Beach, Monday, Oct. 20, at about 8 p.m., Suffolk County Police announced. Jahsheem Jones, 18, of Mastic Beach, was arrested at his home on Robinwood Drive for selling the gummies to a student who then shared them with three others, police said. Several students reported feeling ill at school in May and were taken to a local hospital after ingesting the gummies on campus. Jones was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled t…

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$90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY $90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY
$90M Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In NY In the market for a waterfall, a private movie theater, and more than 2,000 acres of secluded countryside? For $90 million, it can all be yours. The jaw-dropping Mill Farm in the Columbia County hamlet of Ancramdale has just hit the market for the first time ever, carrying a price tag that makes it the most expensive listing in the county right now. With four bedrooms, five bathrooms, 5,670 square feet of living space, and endless outdoor adventure, Mill Farm blends history, sustainability, and modern luxury on a scale rarely seen. Spanning 2,151 acres at 281 County Route 3, the sprawling …

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