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NY Assembly District 19: Ed Ra Challenged By Sanjeev Kumar Jindal
The long-time Republican incumbent Ra seeks reelection while newcomer and nonprofit founder, Democrat Jindal looks for a first term.

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The long-time Republican incumbent Ra seeks reelection while newcomer and nonprofit founder, Democrat Jindal looks for a first term.

Democrat Brooks looks to represent a new district after district lines changed; Republican challenger Rhoads is a Nassau legislator.
The Republican former mayor of Mineola looks to unseat the Democrat and former child refugee who was elected in 2019.
The man was yelling and brandishing a knife at the Glen St. store but police were able to take the knife away and avoid injuries.
Opponents of a proposed 7-story building at 145 West Shore Rd. in Port Washington mobilized on social media on last day of public comment.
Police are investigating the early Saturday morning robbery in a Saddle Rock driveway and looking for two male suspects.
Families of premature babies at NYU Langone's NICU are able to have their own Halloween festivities with an annual holiday event.
The longest-serving president at Old Westbury and religious leader died Friday at age 73: "His life was lived in the service of others."
The fourth annual Halloween children's parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. Get the details here.
Five people face weapon charges after police say one of them pointed a gun at a driver on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola.
Members of the New York State Nurses Association gathered on Thursday in New Hyde Park to call for a contract, end to "staffing crisis."
Nassau police are investigating an early Friday morning burglary on West End Drive.
A fire department source revealed the origin of the devastating September blaze that destroyed the Knicks commentator's home in North Hills.
The Howling Halloween Pup Cruise is a fundraiser for North Shore Animal League, which will also have a mobile adoption unit at Pier 83.
The students took writing, photography workshops and published stories about their own lives: "It's so important to me to get my voice out."
On Wednesday, Nassau investigators found products with THC were being sold at 360 Vape and Smoke Shop.
Ellie Knoller's crimes against 3 puppies "one of the worst we've seen," Nassau prosecutors say, and showed "terrifying blunt force trauma."
Steinway & Sons, the high-end piano manufacturer, wants a more visible showroom to appeal to a wider range of consumers, sources say.
A new Chevrolet TV advertisement called "EVs for Everyone" was filmed in and around Glen Cove. What locations can you find?
The developers of a proposed four-story senior housing building in Port Washington met with concerned residents Monday, will modify plans.