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Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

His raw vote total in the two counties — both of which he carried comfortably — has increased each time he has run:

Donald Trump garners 53% of vote on Long Island

Democratic officials are warning that NY could be a target of "retribution" from President-elect Trump, Newsday's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

'New York is kind of bracing for this'

Democrat Tom Suozzi claimed victory in his re-election bid in the 4th Congressional District.

'Let's keep on fighting together'

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County spending on outside law firms has more than doubled since 2022.

'Spiraling out of control:' Nassau County spending on private law firms to get audit

Projects would include upgrades to roads, Nassau Community College and the county's sewer and stormwater systems.

Nassau County lawmakers review $1.7B infrastructure plan

The 28,000-page environmental report examined traffic, water, electricity and addresses noise and air pollution.

Las Vegas Sands proposes expansion of Meadowbrook Parkway

The Hempstead Town Board's repeal of the zoning code will stop future housing developments and halt application processes that are underway.

LI town nixes transit-oriented, multifamily housing

The denial, which was conveyed to Gov. Kathy Hochul last week, was a blow to those who had hoped for federal assistance. 

Suffolk residents affected by summer storms frustrated by FEMA aid-request denial

Overall, nearly 500,000 more voters statewide took advantage of the nine days of early voting this year compared with 2020.

2024 early voting: Republicans increased their turnout compared with 2020

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Democrat Laura Gillen declared victory in the 4th Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. Anthony D'Esposito.

'It's time to get Congress back to work again'

Democrat John Avlon concedes race in the 1st Congressional District to Republican Nick LaLota.

'We fought the good fight' 

Democrat Rob Lubin concedes race in the 2nd Congressional District to Republican Andrew Garbarino.

  'Honored to have had the opportunity to represent my home' 

Andrew Garbarino claimed victory in his re-election bid to represent the 2nd Congressional District.

'We are gonna put this country back on the right track'

Republican Rep. Nick LaLota said he was "fired up" as he declared victory in his re-election bid for the 1st Congressional District.

'I campaigned on the issues that matter'

Turnout has been heavy across Long Island on Election Day.

Election Day has arrived

NewsdayTV's political analyst Jerry Kremer has the details.

What you need to know about the results

Long Islanders went to the polls to vote in the race for president and a host of local races and propositions. Here's what we know and where things stand.

A recap of a remarkable night

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