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New district lines shake up field
New congressional district lines drawn by New York Democrats are already shaking up one race on Long Island.
Former State Sen. James Gaughran, who previously said that he would drop out if he lost his base of support in Huntington Town, announced Tuesday afternoon that he would not seek the Democratic nomination in the First Congressional District.
Twilight zone: Hochul calls for border security, chides Republicans for blocking it
Gov. Kathy Hochul, appearing at Politico’s Governors Summit Thursday morning in Washington D.C., said that Democratic policy on immigration has become more open to compromise and border protections as more migrants cross into the United States.
Poll: Sen. Gillibrand’s favorability ratings relatively steady amid 2024 reelection bid
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s favorability rating has remained steady over the last few months as she mounts another reelection campaign this year, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday.
A new challenger for one of LI’s seats in Congress
The breakneck special election frenzy in the Third Congressional District is over, but the focus on what happens with the other three House seats on Long Island is just starting to rev up.
Tom Suozzi beats Mazi Melesa Pilip in 3rd Congressional District special election
Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated Republican-backed Mazi Melesa Pilip in the intensely watched special election to replace expelled Rep. George Santos in the 3rd Congressional District, surviving eight weeks of intense campaigning and a last-minute, turnout-disrupting snowstorm.
Town Board transfers wetlands permitting to Planning Board
The Town Board has transferred wetlands permitting authority to the Planning Board. And, it adopted new rules for Town-owned rights of way and set public hearings for a new Ethics Code and changes impacting owner-occupied vacation rentals.