A Candidate Vanished at Sea. His Opponents Insist He Stay on the Ballot.

Petros Krommidas, a Democrat, was running for county legislature on Long Island when he disappeared on a swim. A judge sided with Republicans and refused to allow a replacement candidate.

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Mosquito-Borne Illness Rarely Seen in U.S. Is Suspected on Long Island

Chikungunya, which is endemic in parts of South America, Africa and Asia, may be the cause of a woman’s illness.

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Two Accused of Draining Accounts of Couple Who Disappeared From Mansion

JuanJuan Zwang and Peishuan Fan came from China three years ago to live in a $3.9 million home on Long Island’s North Shore. Then, they were gone — and their money began to vanish, too.

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Man Who Was Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine Has Died, Police Say

The man, who, without authorization, entered the room wearing a metal necklace during a scan, died a day after he was critically injured, the authorities said.

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Who Gets to Wear a Mask?

The tension over masked federal immigration agents expanded on Long Island, where police officers are now permitted to mask up — but no one else is.

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A New York County to Allow Officers to Wear Masks When Working With ICE

Nassau County, which recently barred residents from wearing masks in many circumstances, will permit police officers to wear them during immigration enforcement and other actions.

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As Donors Work Against Mamdani, Top Democrats Stop Short of Backing Him

After Zohran Mamdani’s performance in the New York City mayoral primary, Republicans and suburban Democrats attacked him, and party leaders seemed to be hedging their bets.

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City Council Wrestles With Street Vending Rules

Bills would decriminalize violations and lift a permit cap, making life easier for thousands of unlicensed sellers. Opponents voice fears of chaotic sidewalks and unfair competition.

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ICE Is Working With Long Island Police. A Lawsuit Calls That Illegal.

Nassau County forged a partnership with federal immigration officials to give police officers the power to conduct migrant arrests.

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Long Island Judge Nocella Expected to Be Named Interim U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn

President Trump, facing opposition from New York’s senior senator, will name Joseph Nocella Jr. to do the job on a temporary basis.

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