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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'

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' 

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Chief Andrew Owen and Assistant Chief Charles Gennaro were among six code enforcement officers who resigned or retired in apparent protest of the policy, the mayor said.

Port Jeff code officers leave jobs after village bans firearms at workplace 

Several Assembly and Senate races were close contests, including the vacant 11th District Assembly seat in Suffolk County, where Democrat Kwani B. O'Pharrow defeated Republican Joseph R. Cardinale, and an upstate Senate seat where a recount is being done.

Dems take lead in most State Senate contests, maintain majority in Legislature

Republicans say Trump will bring the prosperity voters want and will make New York safer.

Seeing red: NY Dems expect clashes with Trump on immigration, environment

The Tempo hotel would be the South Shore village's only hotel.

Patchogue to vote on new plan for luxury Hilton hotel at site of shuttered bowling alley

Citing fears of "overdevelopment," Islip civic leaders said a new plan is long overdue as developers pour billions into projects across town.

Town of Islip seeks public input for new master plan

About $9 million in revenue from the red light camera will be lost.

Suffolk taxes to increase under new budget

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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

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

LI Votes 2024: Election night takeaways 

Four congressional races on Long Island could change the balance of power in the U.S. Congress. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

 'This one is a game changer nationally'

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