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New York Post

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NY suburbs’ last GOP strongholds flip as blue wave makes history on Long Island, Westchester

The tidal wave keeps rolling. Long Island’s Republican stronghold Hempstead shockingly flipped blue under the weight of the Democratic blue wave in Tuesday’s midterms — as the northern suburbs of Westchester and Rockland counties appeared to be headed the same way . Voters in the Nassau County county — the most populous in America — bucked Republican rising star John Ferretti from town supervisor, choosing Democrat Joe Scianablo in a stunning three-point victory. That ran against more than a century of Republican leadership — with Scianablo becoming only the second Democrat to run Hempstead in about 120 years. Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrates on stage after winning reelection during an election night party on Tuesday, Nov. 3,. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock Democrats were also on track to take Hempstead’s town clerk job, with Joylette Williams leading incumbent Republican Kate Murray by a few hundred votes Wednesday about a day after polls closed. Those results mirrored the nationwide midterms, which left Republicans reeling after Democrats snatched majorities in both Congress and the Senate while flipping five governorships. What Trump’s pick of Stephen Miller for chief of staff means for rest of his presidency And they weren’t just limited to Hempstead — the rest of

Westchester County, NY · 2d

CBS New York

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Video shows thief stealing over $40,000 from bakery, staff says

The staff at the Queens bakery Cascon Cheesecake is reeling after what they say was a brazen break-in.

Queens, NY · 1d

Richner Communications

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Viviana L. Russell: All roads must lead to traffic safety

When I speak with constituents, many conversations return to one central question: How can we make our roads safer? Delivering the level of safety residents demand and deserve requires a coordinated, multipronged strategy, one that anticipates problems, responds to immediate concerns and creates lasting solutions. That strategy requires proactive planning, infrastructure investment and targeted enforcement.

Westbury, NY · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Mount Rushmore chief carver's grandson shares family history in Lynbrook

For members of Lynbrook's Per Sempre Lodge No. 2344, Italian Heritage Night on Oct. 20 was more than a celebration of food, music and tradition. It was an opportunity to learn about an Italian immigrant whose contributions to one of America's most recognizable landmarks went largely unrecognized for decades. Lou...

Lynbrook, NY · 1d

News 12

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Rubber-modified asphalt could make roads last longer, but it’s rarely used locally

Rubber-modified asphalt, which incorporates recycled tire rubber into the binder used to hold asphalt together, has been used for decades in parts of the United States.

Connecticut · 21h

1010WINS

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17 people sought for chasing, beating and slashing boy, 15, in Queens robbery: cops

Queens, NY · 1d

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Melrose Bodega Hit Twice in Two Days, Same Group Suspected Both Times

A bodega on Courtlandt Avenue in Melrose was broken into two mornings in a row, with a group smashing a window, slipping inside and making off with vapes, watches and bags of marijuana before fleeing on foot both times. The NYPD has now released images from the scene and is asking the public to help identify the people responsible.

Bronx, NY · 5h

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Oceanside's Hospital Now Pulls Stroke Clots Around the Clock, After a $10 Million Build

A stroke on the South Shore of Nassau County no longer has to mean a transfer to another hospital for the procedure that removes the clot. Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside now performs that treatment, known as mechanical thrombectomy or clot retrieval, at any hour of any day, after investing more than $10 million in a new biplane imaging suite and the team to run it.

Nassau County, NY · 1d

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Man in His 30s Pulled Dead From Harlem River Near Broadway Bridge

A man in his 30s was spotted floating in the Harlem River near West 225th Street and Broadway around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, and he was pulled from the water in the Marble Hill section of the Bronx not long after. He was pronounced dead just after 1 p.m. According to...

New York, NY · 8h

Syracuse.com

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Bruce Blakeman rips into Stefanik, Constantino after Republican losses

Dan Clark | Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Infighting among New York Republicans over their party’s election performance burst into public view on Thursday. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republicans’ unsuccessful candidate for governor, on Thursday criticized U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik — his one-time rival for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

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CBS New York

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Queens families shocked by preschool's plans to close in 2027

Some Queens parents say they were blindsided by the announcement that Christ the King Kids daycare and pre-K will close for good next year.

Queens, NY · 22h

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Tickets on sale for 5th annual Queens Together International Food Expo

Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own!. Tickets are now on sale for Queens Together’s fifth annual International Food Expo in Corona, which brings more than 40 restaurants to the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) to promote local businesses and raise money to fight food insecurity.

Queens, NY · 1d

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Five Crafts, Cookies and Santa: The Long Island Children's Museum Opens the Holidays on Nov. 28

The Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City is opening its holiday season after hours. Jolly Jamboree, an evening event on Saturday, November 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., fills the museum with holiday music, crafts, a cookie decorating table and visits from Santa, two days after Thanksgiving. What kids...

Garden City, NY · 19h

News 12

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Man accused of hitting a person following an argument in Highbridge

He is described as a man with a light complexion, between 30 and 40 years old, 5 feet, 9 inches and weighs 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, dark jeans, black sneakers and a red hat.

Bronx, NY · 22h

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Dogs Can Walk the Sand in Long Beach Through April 15, With a Beach Tag and a Leash

Dog owners in Long Beach can now take their dogs onto the ocean beach. The City of Long Beach has launched a pilot program that allows dogs on the sand, effective now and running through April 15, 2027, which covers the full off season from late fall through early spring.

Long Beach, NY · 1d

ABCNY

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Companion dog Keanu to bring comfort, support to Farmingdale High School

A graduation ceremony in Medford marked a major milestone for 12 dogs and their handlers with Canine Companions.

Farmingdale, NY · 1d

New York Post

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Brave 11-year-old NYC girl recalls shoving creep who tried to hug, kidnap her after school: ‘I was scared’

The fearless 11-year-old Bronx girl who thwarted a creep who tried to kidnap her this week described the harrowing experience in an interview with The Post, including the moment she shoved the sicko and got away. The youngster, Fatima, bravely fended off her still-at-large attacker as she was walked home from school in Mott Haven around 6 p.m. while it was already dark. “I felt very nervous and shocked. I was scared,” she said of the kidnapping attempt, which happened after she accidentally got separated from her older brother and was approached by a random stranger walking in the opposite direction. Fatima was walking near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard when she was approached by a stranger. Google Maps “As soon as I passed him a little bit, he started asking questions,” Fatima said. “Where did I live, if I was 18.” 11-year-old NYC school girl thwarts attempted kidnapping with amazing act of bravery Fatima answered no and tried to walk away but the creep approached the pre-teen again — this time asking her for a hug. “He was like, ‘can I have a hug?’ I was like, ‘no, no thank you,’” Fatima said. He asked for

New York, NY · 21h

Herald Community Newspapers

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Bellmore native Suzette Guilot-Snider to join the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Suzette Guilot-Snider, the fashion designer whose colorful costumes helped define the iconic look of rock band Twisted Sister, will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Hall of Fame's Stony Brook...

Bellmore, NY · 1d

New York YIMBY

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Housing Lottery Launches for 36-45 31st Street in Long Island City, Queens

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 36-45 31st Street, a six-story mixed-use building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Green Design Construct and developed by Ellen Senisi under the 36-45 31st Street Realty LLC, the structure yields 40 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 12 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $113,520 to $198,510.

Queens, NY · 1d