Long Island
Power Lists
The 2024 Long Island Power 100
The power players in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?
Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats
The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.
Heard Around Town
DNC to roll out mobile IVF billboard at Trump Long Island rally
Democrats are hitting the former president on the issue over a recent action by Republicans to block a bill to protect in vitro fertilization access.
Interviews & Profiles
Tom Suozzi channels DNC energy and unity on Long Island
In a Q&A, the representative talked about helping local down-ballot candidates in November.
News & Politics
Suozzi embraces Democratic Party as he launches reelection bid
The congressional representative surrounded himself with Democratic elected officials at his official campaign launch event – a sharp contrast to his special election campaign earlier this year.
News & Politics
Has the WFP become toxic on Long Island?
Few Long Island Democrats in competitive elections are running on the Working Families Party ballot line this year.
Heard Around Town
Kamala Harris VP pick sparks war of words between Jay Jacobs and Bruce Blakeman
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs issued dueling statements after Blakeman accused Vice President Kamala Harris of antisemitism.
News & Politics
Jay Jacobs donates to Assembly Member Taylor Darling’s primary opponent
The head of the state Democratic Party donated $5,000 to Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, who is running against Darling in a race to replace state Sen. Kevin Thomas.
Long Island
First-time state Senate candidate raises over half a million dollars
Kim Keiserman has raised over $579,000 – mostly from the state’s matching funds program.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Nancy Goroff wants another shot in the 1st District. John Avlon says he’s more viable.
The Democratic congressional primary will decide who challenges GOP Rep. Nick LaLota in the eastern Long Island district.
LGBTQ+
How the trans culture wars came to New York
Who pays the price when Republicans start campaigning on trans issues?
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Special Reports
Working to keep air traffic control jobs on Long Island
A Q&A with Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on how his subcommittee post has positioned him to help FAA workers.
Heard Around Town
Tom Suozzi’s victory lap
The prodigal Congress member schmoozed in Great Neck Monday night.
Education
How Hochul’s education budget proposal created chaos in one Long Island school district
Long Beach School District acted quickly to cut spending assuming the worst – that their district will no longer receive full “hold harmless” funding now or in the future.
News & Politics
Will George Santos’ new congressional run doom his plea deal?
Unless he reaches a deal with federal prosecutors, the former member of Congress will go to trial later this year on 23 federal criminal charges.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Nassau GOP drags its feet on NY-3 pick
A competitive primary race may be in store for candidates after all
Heard Around Town
Long Island Letitia
The state AG has been eyeing Nassau County’s business recently.
Heard Around Town
George Santos: ‘I’m working on a movie – a documentary – and also a reality TV show’
Possibly fictitious updates from Long Island’s former Congress member.
LGBTQ+
Does Bruce Blakeman’s ban on trans players on girls’ teams violate state law?
New York’s Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity.
