Interviews & Profiles
Personality
5 things to know about Tom Suozzi
The former congressman is officially running for his old seat.
Ask the Experts
Politics
Ask the experts: What does the George Santos expulsion mean for GOP politics?
We asked consultants to weigh in on the fallout from the former representative’s lies.
Heard Around Town
Politics
On Long Island, party affiliation is a very loose signifier
Democrats running on the Republican line, Republicans running on the Democratic line. It’s whatever!
News & Politics
Politics
Brad Schwartz to challenge state Sen. Jack Martins on Long Island
Schwartz ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2018 but is now ready to make another attempt.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mike Lawler responds to George Santos’ expulsion
Lawler represents a district bordering Santos’ and tried unsuccessfully to get him kicked out of Congress last month. Now, he’s looking ahead to a post-Santos future.
Politics
Politics
Five takeaways from the House Ethics Committee report on George Santos
The member of Congress won’t be running for reelection next year.
News & Politics
Politics
How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island
This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.
Politics
Politics
Republican Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive seat
Republicans now control both of Long Island’s county executive seats, both of its county legislatures, both of its district attorney’s offices and all four of its congressional seats.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 Suffolk County executive general election results
Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.
Politics
Politics
Will the red wave wash away the last Democratic seat on Long Island?
The Suffolk County executive race – which pits Republican official Ed Romaine against little-known Democratic businessman Dave Calone – highlights Democrats’ challenges in the suburbs.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Taylor Darling announces state Senate bid
The Long Island Assembly Member is looking to replace state Sen. Kevin Thomas, who is running for Congress.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser
Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The super PAC fundraising for George Santos’ could-be opponents
The emails may have Anna Kaplan’s name on them, but American Bridge PAC said she didn’t know about their outreach.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Zak Malamed raised $225,000 in first day running for Congress
He’s the latest Democrat to file for Rep. George Santos’ 3rd Congressional District seat.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The Democrats positioning for a special election in George Santos’ district
Jay Jacobs may hold the power, as candidates like Robert Zimmerman, Anna Kaplan and maybe Tom Suozzi jockey for support.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems target GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Medicare, Social Security
The Long Island member says he’ll fight for the programs, but an internal poll suggests the critical messaging may be working.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Steve Bellone: The last of the New York centrists
What’s next for the Suffolk County executive in a state where you have to pick a side?
Long Island
Policy
Long Island, land of beaches, Billy Joel and protests against police brutality
Anti-racism activism isn't just in big cities and liberal college towns any more.
Long Island
Politics