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Trump cuts to cost NYS billions, with big hit to health care
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the federal bill will "destabilize" care and cost public and private providers $13 billion a year,
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Mamdani gains new labor endorsement
The endorsement from District Council 37 represents growing momentum for the Democratic New York City mayoral candidate.
Nassau plans to fight red-light camera ticket court ruling2m read
Islip town board to vote on cannabis retail policy2m read
'I am in it to win it': Cuomo says he's running for mayor in November2m read
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Not on my lawn. Southold to regulate political signs that last too long4m read
Blakeman allows Nassau police to wear face masks3m read
New trustees seated in Atlantic Beach, with mayor still to come2m read
Over 1,400 people held in Nassau jail under ICE agreement3m read
Audit: Lack of prompt inspection by NYS left critical problems unsolved in adult care facilities3m read
Trump threatens to take over NYC if Mamdani becomes mayor. Can he do that?4m read
New historical marker in Mattituck acknowledges slavery's role in Southold3m read
NYS adds $100M to funding for crime victims and families2m read
Hochul's press secretary resigns amid investigation
State opens summer food program for youth2m read
What NYC's Zohran Mamdani could mean for Long Island5m read
The rise and fall of Megan Ryan at NUMC5m read
Longtime Atlantic Beach mayor resigns1m read
NY Republicans back Trump, despite big bill's cost3m read
Three winners emerge after primary vote recounts in Southampton
'Any little bit of relief would be great'
SALT, solar and overtime pay: How the Trump megabill affects your wallet7m read
How Manhattan congestion pricing has changed traffic — and maybe public opinion6m read
'It's winning by not subtracting'
Suffolk OKs new rules for homeowners in tax default1m read
Funding deal omits nearly $111M for LI projects2m read
NY Dems eye withholding federal funds if Trump, Congress do the same5m read
Democrats say NY will suffer under Trump's bill2m read
Boost in SALT cap comes with limits on who benefits3m read
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Despite scandal and a looming corruption trial, Trayon White seeks to return to the DC Council1m read
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South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties1m read
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Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraising
Cameroon's president seeks an eighth term at the age of 921m read
One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain6m read
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man5m read
Cameroon's leader sets the next presidential election for October without saying if he will run1m read
Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley says he's running for reelection
White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovation3m read
Michigan State professor enters crowded Democratic primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett's seat1m read
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote2m read
A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided4m read
A Georgia election with few voters: Turnout is 'miserably low' in the race for utility regulator3m read
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza3m read
Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor2m read
French police raid far-right National Rally headquarters in finance probe2m read
Behind bars, Ugandan opposition figure Besigye launches a new political party1m read
