<p>On day two&nbsp;of the Democratic National Convention, NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn caught up with Former Rep. Steve Israel&nbsp;and talked about issues facing Long Islanders.</p>


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NewsdayTV at the DNC: Former Rep. Israel on how Dems can appeal to LIers

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'Common sense balance that I think American voters are looking for'

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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.

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

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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.

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NewsdayTV's political analyst Jerry Kremer has the details.

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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

NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner breaks down what you need to know about the results of the LI congressional races and ballot propositions.

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