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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…

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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 around midnight.  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 candidate Christopher…
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…
Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution In Suffolk County: Cops Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution In Suffolk County: Cops Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution In Suffolk County: Cops
Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution In Suffolk County: Cops A Long Island landscaper died after his tree trimmer hit power lines and he fell from a 16-foot ladder on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, police said. Darwin Morales-Martines, 31, of Central Islip, was trimming trees in a backyard on Richwood Lane in Hauppauge around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The trimmer touched power lines, electrocuting Morales-Martines and causing him to fall from the ladder, according to police. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives a…

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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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NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat
NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets.  The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress
Blue Wave: Key Senate Wins Help Democrats Sweep Both Houses Of Congress A Democratic wave has redrawn Washington’s balance of power, with breakthroughs in Republican strongholds turning election-night momentum into a sweeping congressional takeover. Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate following the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterms. The outcome sets up a sharply different final two years for President Donald Trump's second non-consecutive four-year term. Texas and Ohio delivered two of the biggest Senate breakthroughs. Texas state Rep. James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate in the…