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An appellate court has granted a stay in last week's decision on absentee ballots.
That means boards of elections can resume counting ballots today, according to Dustin M. Czarny

Zeldin's being quite aggressive. He's coming in hot. Hochul's taking a calmer approach, but she's getting her shots in, too. #NYGovDebate

The NY governor debate is underway ...

Tuesday's Newsday cover: Slightly less than 40% of tested New York students passed state math assessments last spring in grades 3-8, state officials announced, the latest evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted academic achievement. nwsdy.li/3D31zpA

Still sorting out #NY04 ? Catch up on the Gillen-D'Esposito debate hosted by Newsday:
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The Bay Shore Republican is expected to lead an overhaul of the Islandia casino that includes doubling its 1,000 video lottery terminals and adding Atlantic City-style amenities such as expanded restaurants and possibly sports betting. nwsdy.li/3VR9wql

NEW: Hochul-Zeldin will debate Tuesday, 7 pm. Hosted by Spectrum News.

Our cover story today: Nassau finances could falter as reserves wane.
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Those surcharges for using credit cards are everywhere but merchants who surprise customers at the register with an upcharge could be violating New York state law, writes sarinatrangle newsday.com/business/credi…

1st Congressional District candidates Republican Nick LaLota and Democrat Bridget Fleming clashed today in a Newsday TV debate and can be seen at at newsday.com/tv and at nwsdy.li/3CNvlOV

A sunfish found near the Azores may be the biggest bony fish anyone has ever seen, stretching 10 feet in length and weighing over 6,000 pounds. Scientists say it’s a sign that the sea’s largest creatures can live if we let them. nyti.ms/3TgeDPi

A long trail of records attest to a simple fact: Few political relationships have been more significant in the arc of Zeldin's career than his alliance w/Trump.

Kathy Hochul has made it the centerpiece of her campaign. Zeldin's betting that voters care more about inflation/crime

New: Lee Zeldin built his profile Defending Donald Trump. Will New Yorkers hold it against him?

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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine, giving Kremlin tighter control.

Mississippi River's low water level reveals shipwreck apnews.com/article/louisi…

Pataki in 1994 garnered 26% of NYC vote. In '98 -- his best election -- he got about 30%. Quinnipiac poll would have Zeldin doing much better, 37%.

Per enrollment totals, voter shares in NY are: Dems, 50%; GOP, 22%; independent/other, 28% (indy 23, minor parties 5%). Quinnipiac weighing for a depressed Dem turnout and a much higher indy/other.

NEW: Siena poll says Hochul leads Zeldin by 11 points in governor's race newsday.com/news/region-st… via Newsday