The New York Independence Party officially endorsed Brock Pierce, a former child actor turned entrepreneur and Bitcoin mogul, for president at a Farmingdale news conference on Friday.


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One of the sites, West Islip's Eaton Lane, off the Great South Bay, will get a new bulkhead and pump.

Flood-prone streets in Islip Town to get new federally funded mitigation measures

The mayor's defense lawyer sought to dismiss the charge that Adams received free and discounted luxury travel in exchange for official favors.

Prosecutors say they have enough evidence against Adams, oppose dropping a bribery charge

The mechanism, which allows candidates to obtain public funds for campaigns, has the potential to make some state legislative races on Long Island more competitive.

Hundreds of candidates qualify for new public campaign financing system 

The wild card in legislative elections statewide is the presidential race. Traditionally, the presidential winners also help their party in down-ballot races.

NYS legislative elections: Open seats, potential supermajorities

The district is based on Nassau County's North Shore, and includes parts of Queens and western Suffolk counties.

3rd Congressional District race pits Tom Suozzi against Michael LiPetri

Millions of dollars are also going into the eastern Long Island race between Republican Rep. Nick LaLota and challenger John Avlon.

D'Esposito-Gillen rematch has eclipsed 2022 spending

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Prosecutors say it is "quite likely" that New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face two more charges and have co-defendants added to the case.

NYC mayor 'quite likely' to face more charges, prosecutors say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting contributions by a foreign national. 

Charges against Adams date back to 2016

NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday columnist Joye Brown break down the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and discuss what could happen next.

'Bribery, conspiracy and fraud'

On Thursday, Manhattan federal prosecutors hit Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of bribery, wire fraud and solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national.

'I will continue to do the job for 8.3 million New Yorkers'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges according to two people familiar with the matter.

Adams: 'These charges would be entirely false'

Former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Joye Brown talks about the impact the rally could have for New York.

What will be the impact on local elections?

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman provided a traffic and security update in advance of former President Donald Trump's rally at Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.

'Traffic will be incredibly heavy'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about'

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.

'Contemptuous' defense witness from Trump trial hired by Nassau County

Residents of Stony Brook are dealing with the aftermath of the storm that hit Sunday night into Monday. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

'The house broke off and drifted toward the harbor'

NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn is in Chicago as LI convention delegates and Gov. Hochul rally for the presidential ticket.

'Energy and enthusiasm'

Former Long Island Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft inside Central Islip federal court on Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He's not above the law'

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A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

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