N.Y. Today: Democrats Hope the Road to House Control Starts in Long Island

Tom Suozzi's victory stopped a Republican winning streak.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 19, 2024 Anna Watts for The New York Times Democrats Hope the Road to House Control Starts in Long Island Tom Suozzi's victory last week in a special House election stopped a Republican winning streak on Long Island and suggests its House races may be competitive. By Jesse McKinley and Ellen Yan These Small Towns Have a Big City Problem: The Rent Is Way Too High Long considered more affordable than New York City, the Hudson Valley presents a stark example of how the nationwide housing crisis is squeezing renters. By Erin Nolan N.Y. Archdiocese Condemns Funeral of Transgender Activist at Cathedral In a statement, the pastor of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan said the church was not aware of Ms. Gentili's background, or her avowed atheism, when it agreed to host the Thursday service. By Liam Stack What Happens to a Gun Town When the Gun Factory Moves Out? Remington is leaving Ilion, N.Y., after two centuries, abandoning upstate for a gleaming new factory in Georgia. With it goes the village's identity. By Jesse McKinley and Jesse Barron Murder Trial Lays Bare a Hip-Hop Pioneer's Double Life In the years before his death, the Run-DMC D.J. Jam Master Jay secretly turned to the drug trade to keep providing financial support to relatives and friends, according to testimony. By Sean Piccoli Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018