<p>Former Long Island congressman&nbsp;Lee Zeldin will lead the Environmental Protection Agency following his confirmation by the Senate on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>


Long Island

Politics

usZELDIN250130_video

Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA

Shirley

onecms:7da76d77-ae5b-4496-a495-a199760d9604

Newsday

Lee Zeldin will officially lead the EPA

onecms_0135f437-9e0e-47d7-bcc4-102a9dc4e2f0_89b9d232-00d4-4dca-8d7c-859446482dbb.jpg

Most Popular

Latest videos

Politics video slot

As former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo held his first rally as a candidate for New York City mayor in front of cheering supporters, some protesters demonstrated outside. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We know New York is in crisis'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday kicked off his campaign for a second term, promising to lower taxes and crime. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'You ain't seen nothin' yet'

Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke with Newsday about his plans for his second year in office. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk exec's agenda for second year in office

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Lab and families are worried lifesaving research will be jeopardized under the Trump administration's plan to cut $4 billion that research institutions receive from the National Institutes of Health. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Without this medication, Emma wouldn't be here'

Sign up for the Politics newsletter

Politics newsletter widget

Long Island Article Bottom Module

Local 1049's business manager said the next few days will be "critical" in determining if there will be a work stoppage.

IBEW workers rally as they seek contract from National Grid

Fellow Democrats have attacked the Senate leader for allowing a Republican budget plan to pass.

Amid criticism, Schumer pledges tough fight against Trump

Supporters say teachers can provide direct insights on curriculum, student needs and funding priorities. Critics call it a conflict.

Teachers union has helped elect members to NY school boards, but some concerned over conflict of interest

On Friday, Hochul scoffed at "threats coming out of Washington" and "tweets from secretaries."

Hochul volleys back at Trump administration in congestion pricing fight

While critics agree restrictions are necessary in the classroom, they want more local flexibility during free periods such as study halls and lunch time.

Lawmakers, others push back on Hochul plan to ban cellphones in schools

The move could help deter crime in subways, but also raises civil rights concerns for protesters of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Hochul proposing some limits on wearing masks in public

Politics Video Playlist

Some parishioners defended the mayor after he spoke at a prayer service in Queens, while protesters in Manhattan called for his ouster. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Remove Eric Adams!'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stressed this was a "targeted enforcement" against "illegal migrants who have committed crimes." Protesters and advocates are pushing back. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'This isn't about raids' 

With some tariffs being paused, what could that mean for Long Island consumers and businesses? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I pass the cost on penny for penny'

Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin will lead the Environmental Protection Agency following his confirmation by the Senate on Wednesday. 

The cameras were funded by a $250,000 state grant.

New license plate readers coming to Jericho 

A judge has approved Nassau County's new legislative district map, redrawing the lines of 19 districts, according to court filings. Newsday Columnist Joye Brown explains what this means for Long Islanders in those communities.

Judge approves new Nassau County legislative district map

More than a quarter of all tickets written in the Town of Hempstead were issued in and around those four districts.

80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program

A Newsday investigation found Hempstead Town issued 80,000 school bus camera tickets in districts that did not authorize the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have the story.

'A basis for somebody to bring a lawsuit'

Homepage Trending

Women's History Month on LI

What to know about measles

Things to do this weekend

FeedMe Magazine

Newsday TV shorts

Vertical videos

West Islip students are learning a new skill: welding parts needed to build a submarine. 

High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines 

The National Transportation Safety Board highlighted dozens of bridges in 19 states that have not performed vulnerability assessments if a ship were to hit those bridges. Six of those bridges are in New York City. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

NTSB: 6 NYC bridges have not performed vulnerability assessments

Police have ID'd the victim as Jason Copper, 39, of Sound Beach.

  Police ID driver killed in crash with Medford fire truck

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa met up with Newsday food writer Andi Berlin at Cinnabar in Massapequa to see how much sushi they could eat.

All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

A new Social Security Administration rule would eliminate most phone services when applying for benefits or changing banks. Starting March 31, people would have to first verify their identity online or visit a field office. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Social Security ending most phone service for benefits filing

Newsday sports reporter Laura Albanese checks out the new menu items at Yankee Stadium for the 2025 season.

See the new food options at Yankee Stadium for 2025

Toast Coffeehouse is closing one location and it prepares to open two more.

The Study by Toast to open on Long Island

The MTA changed its policy after several reports in Newsday showing fare beaters increasingly taking advantage of the system. Newsday's transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

LIRR cracking down on fare evasion

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Westbury to learn the art of tattooing.

LI Works: Art is all the buzz at Lark Tattoo in Westbury

 Chairwoman of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees says temporary restraining order on construction build site is is simply a bump in the road. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

NYS judge orders Shinnecock to halt construction on gas station

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

From a civil rights pioneer to history being made at the SCPD, NewsdayTV is celebrating Women's History Month with a look at changemakers and trailblazers with ties to LI.

NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month

Politics - megaslot

Follow Long Island politics from local elections and races to legislation to reaction to national events.

Stay logged in.