Long Island
Personality
Bruce Blakeman, once a rising star, has been reborn in the MAGA mold
He spent over a decade in the political wilderness until his shrewd embrace of Donald Trump led to a second act on the national stage.
Immigration
Lawsuit against Nassau ICE agreement could expand NY’s sanctuary policies
State lawmakers went home for the year without passing new immigrant protections, but the outcome of new lawsuit stands to greatly limit localities’ ability to work with ICE
Long Island
Long Island sees growth among Asian Americans, amid reports of hate
A new report finds nearly 78% of AAPI adults on Long Island experience race-based discrimination in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Immigration
Nassau enters controversial ‘task force’ agreement with ICE
The Long Island county’s police department is working with federal immigration officials under a type of agreement that was banned during the Obama administration.
Immigration
Nassau County deputizes local cops to act as ICE agents
County Executive Bruce Blakeman said 10 detectives would be allowed to act as federal immigration agents under an agreement with the federal government.
News & Politics
Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?
The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.
News & Politics
Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.
News & Politics
Republican Rep. Nick LaLota wins reelection, defeating former CNN analyst John Avlon
The candidates battled over carpetbagging, Donald Trump, abortion and Proposition 1 in a closely-watched contest.
News & Politics
Gillen declares victory in NY-4 as Trump wins Nassau County
Democrats may have benefited from split-ticket voters after Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed in New York.
News & Politics
Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.
News & Politics
State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy
The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.
Power Lists
The 2024 Long Island Power 100
The power players in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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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.
