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2 dead after wrong-way SUV plows into unsuspecting driver on Long Island highway

Timothy Peter Reid of Huntington was driving the wrong way on the Meadowbrook State Parkway when he smashed into another car head-on, killing himself and the other driver.

'Very peculiar' poll worker attacks voter on Long Island, then claims to be Secret Service agent: 'I will run for president'

An unhinged poll worker was arrested on Long Island during Election Day when he brawled with a voter —  hours after telling a custodian he "demands respect from the public,"...

NYS trooper faces criminal probe into if he lied about getting shot -- as cash, weapons seized: sources

Trooper Thomas Mascia, 27, was suspended without pay this week after police launched an internal review into his account of the shooting in West Hempstead on Oct. 30.

Real estate brokers face faltering sales contracts -- because their clients don't like the neighbors' political lawn signs

Buyers who don’t want to move into neighborhoods where they see political signs that they don’t like is an increasing problem, per New York-area brokers.

Laura Gillen declares victory in tight NY-4 race while GOP incumbent refuses to concede

The race for the 4th congressional district running from the island’s south shore through central Nassau County was bitter.

Rep. Tom Suozzi declares victory against Republican challenger in race for George Santos' old seat in NY-3

Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi will keep lying Rep. George Santos' old seat, projections show.

GOP Rep. Nick LaLota defeats Democrat John Avlon in battle for NY-1 Long Island House seat

Polls showed Avlon trailing LaLota before Election Day.

NY state trooper suspended without pay as cops question his story about being shot during LI traffic stop

Police spent hours searching Trooper Thomas Mascia’s home in West Hempstead on Monday after launching an internal investigation into his account of the Oct. 30 saga that sparked a days-long...

Trump sees surge of support across NYC, Jewish voters flock to GOP

Follow The Post's live updates on consequential New York area races on Long Island, in Westchester, upstate and New Jersey.

'Benefactor' of beloved NYC artist found dead in Hamptons spa confessed to murder before taking his own life: officials

The “benefactor” of beloved New York City artist Sabina Rosas, who was found dead in a posh Hamptons spa on Monday, confessed to her murder before blowing his brains out,...

Hochul and top NY Dems face 'national embarrassment' if GOP keeps control of House

New York isn’t a presidential swing state, but will once again play a major role in deciding political control of the House of Representatives.

Mom of 5-year-girl raped by illegal migrant on Long Island 'losing confidence in the world'

The distraught mom of the five-year-old girl allegedly raped by an illegal migrant cried she's "losing confidence' in the world — as she recounted the horrifying moments her daughter spent...

Illegal migrant arrested for allegedly raping 5-year-old girl on Long Island: cops

Honduras national Wilson Castillo Diaz, 27, is accused of attacking the girl in Westbury on Oct. 16, according to Nassau County cops.

Rug and antiques dealer to the stars lists massive Long Island mansion that he designed for $9.8M

The new-construction, eight-bedroom home in Kings Point, at 139 Arrandale Ave., sits on 1.2 acres and was completed this year.

Why the GOP House Speaker is barnstorming blue New York

Speaker Mike Johnson joins former Rep. Lee Zeldin to crisscross New York state to help Republican incumbents and candidates clinch the House majority.

'Psychopath' art benefactor killed beloved NYC artist -- and then shot himself as longtime partner grasps for answers

A “psychopath” art benefactor murdered beloved New York City artist Sabina Rosas -- who was found dead in posh Hamptons spa -- before shockingly shooting himself, her longtime love told The Post...

The Post endorses Mike LiPetri, Anthony D'Esposito and Brandon Williams for the House

New York is packed with swing districts that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives this fall.

Older man suspected of killing NYC artist, 33, at posh spa is found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound: cops

Thomas Gannon, 56, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Honesdale, Pa., according to the Suffolk County Police Department.

Family of 'beloved' NYC artist killed at swanky Hamptons spa speaks out

Sabina Rosas, 33, of Brooklyn, was found dead in a guest room at the high-end Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill on Monday, according to police.