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Ballot Counting To Begin After Election Day Scanner Failures In Westchester County Paper ballots cast in Westchester County during an Election Day voting machine failure will begin being counted on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, election officials announced.   The Westchester County Board of Elections will begin counting the ballots at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, after widespread scanner problems prevented voting machines from accepting paper ballots across the county on Tuesday, Nov. 3.  According to the Board of Elections, the ballots were secured after polls closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday and were being transported under police supervision from polling places to the boa…

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Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman
Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman Polls have closed, and a winner has emerged in New York's gubernatorial race. Incumbent Kathy Hochul is projected to be reelected to a second full term as Governor of New York, according to multiple reports. As of 11:43 p.m. p.m., Hochul had received 3,404,922 votes, or 59.36 percent, while Blakeman had received 2,261,870, or 39.43 percent.  Hochul, 68, defeated Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County Executive.  She centered her campaign on affordability, public safety, and opposition to President Trump's policies. She also highlighted her admin…
Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Suffolk County In Congress Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Suffolk County In Congress Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Suffolk County In Congress
Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Suffolk County In Congress All four of Long Island’s representatives in Congress were expected to hold their seats on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen won reelection in their Nassau County-based districts, according to Decision Desk HQ, NBC News, and Newsday. Meanwhile, Republicans Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino were leading in the vote totals into Wednesday morning, Nov. 4.  New York's 1st District LaLota has represented New York’s 1st District, which covers northern and eastern Suffolk County, since he was elected in 2023. He was expected to triumph over Democratic candid…
Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course On Long Island At Defunct Club Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course On Long Island At Defunct Club Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course On Long Island At Defunct Club
Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course On Long Island At Defunct Club Tiger Woods is designing a new golf course on Long Island. The 15-time major winner is the headline name behind a project to redevelop the old Tam O’Shanter Club in Brookville, Woods and his design company announced Monday, Nov. 2. “I'm excited to announce that [TGR Design] and I are partnering with The Armchair Collective to design a new 18-hole private golf course,” Woods wrote on Instagram. “Long Island is home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the country, and we're looking forward to contributing to the region's rich golf history.” The Armchair Collective, a private golf …
Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race
Democrat’s Campaign Mailer Fuels Last-Minute Clash In LI State Senate Race A Long Island political candidate has been accused of violating New York election law in the final push before Election Day. Josh Taveras, a Democrat running for New York State Senate in the 8th Senate District, may have broken laws around using campaign funds, the New York Post reported Monday, Nov. 2. Taveras’s opponent, Republican Jarrett Gandolfo, called out a mailer from Taveras’s campaign that encouraged people to “Vote the whole ticket” for Democrats up and down the ballot, according to the Post. Because the mailer backed other candidates, it could have violated New York law for usa…

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Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides
Shake Shack Opens Steps From Long Island’s ‘Best Burger’ — And Locals Take Sides A new Shake Shack location on Long Island has sparked controversy and camaraderie. The New York City-based global chain opened a new restaurant steps away from local joint Burger City in a shopping plaza at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A 1010WINS story on the showdown drew hundreds of Facebook comments. “I would go to the small business before I would go to Shake Shack just on principle, whether it's good or not,” one person wrote, racking up 150 likes. But Burger City is more than just a local place — it's been voted "Best Burger" on Long Island multi…

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25-Year-Old Suffolk Motorcycle Rider Hospitalized After Slamming Into F-150, Police Say 25-Year-Old Suffolk Motorcycle Rider Hospitalized After Slamming Into F-150, Police Say 25-Year-Old Suffolk Motorcycle Rider Hospitalized After Slamming Into F-150, Police Say
25-Year-Old Suffolk Motorcycle Rider Hospitalized After Slamming Into F-150, Police Say A 25-year-old motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday night, Nov. 3 on Long Island, police said. The biker, a Center Moriches native, was riding a 2025 Kawasaki Z900 southbound on Poospatuck Lane in Mastic around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. As he approached the intersection with Shinnecock Avenue, he collided with a 2012 Ford F-150 that was turning left, police said. He was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, according to authorities. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old Riverhead man, was not injured …

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert
Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …