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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 9:38 p.m., Hochul had received 1,558,568 votes, or 68.28 percent, while Blakeman had received 699,022, or 30.62 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 administratio…

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Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Nassau County In Congress Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Nassau County In Congress Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Nassau County In Congress
Long Island Election Results: See Who Will Represent Nassau County In Congress All four of Long Island’s representatives in Congress are expected to hold their seats on Tuesday, Nov. 3 — with one wrapping up victory early in the night. Tom Suozzi, the Democratic representative for New York's 3rd District, defeated Republican challenger Michael LiPetri for the second straight election, according to Decision Desk HQ and NBC News. Republicans Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino, along with Democrats Laura Gillen and Suozzi were all ahead in the polls leading up to Election Day. Voting in New York closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday. New York's 1st District LaLota has represented …
Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course In Nassau County At Defunct Club Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course In Nassau County At Defunct Club Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course In Nassau County At Defunct Club
Tiger Woods Designing New Golf Course In Nassau County 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 On Long Island: Cops Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution On Long Island: Cops Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution On Long Island: Cops
Tree Trimmer Killed In Backyard Electrocution On Long Island: 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 Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ Shake Shack Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ Shake Shack Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’
Shake Shack Takes On Local Nassau Burger Joint — ‘Gonna Go Out Of Business’ 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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Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years
Dems Win Kansas Senate Seat For First Time In Nearly 100 Years Democrat Adam Hamilton is projected to win a Senate seat in Kansas, according to DecisionDesk HQ Hamilton, who defeated Sen. Roger Marshall, is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932. Marshall, an obstetrician who was running for a second term, was plagued by a New York Times story that he sued more than 700 patients for unpaid medical debt. In a state that relies heavily on agriculture, Kansans were also hit hard by the high price of diesel.  This is a developing news article. Check back for more.

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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 Boost Democrats’ Congressional Hopes Blue Wave? Key Senate Wins Boost Democrats’ Congressional Hopes Blue Wave? Key Senate Wins Boost Democrats’ Congressional Hopes
Blue Wave? Key Senate Wins Boost Democrats’ Congressional Hopes The battle for Washington’s balance of power is taking shape, with early victories giving Democrats momentum as voters await the races that will determine control of Congress. Democrats flipped a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina and retained a Democratic seat in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, delivering a significant pickup in the Senate contest, Axios reported. Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire’s Senate race, keeping the seat in Democratic hands, CBS News projected. The two outcome…