<p>Rep. Anthony D&#39;Esposito (R-Island Park)&nbsp;is under fire for allegedly giving both his mistress and his fiancee&#39;s daughter part-time jobs in his Garden City district office. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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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'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has yet to announce an official reelection bid, but has still amassed more than $1 million in campaign funds, Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette reports.

'He is amassing a war chest'

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