A dense, affluent Long Island county just east of New York City
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from restaurants after public health officials have linked a Salmonella Javiana outbreak to jalapeños served at multiple Mexican‑style restaurants. Minnesota has identified 110 cases tied to the outbreak; the FDA has opened an active investigation and has started sampling but has not issued a recall. Chipotle says it has replaced the peppers from different growers.
A waterspout-turned-tornado has struck Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, tearing through Sun and Surf Beach Club and nearby structures. Officials report no serious injuries, while a state of emergency is declared and first responders assess damage and rescue trapped individuals. Other areas report related flooding and weather impacts.
Trump is amplifying support for Paxton in a tight Texas Senate race against James Talarico, with fundraising and messaging intensifying ahead of Election Day. Polls show a close contest, while Musk signals major spending to bolster Republicans, including Paxton, in Texas and beyond.
Democratic leader has met with Jared Kushner to discuss housing, immigration and affordability. The meeting has sparked questions about strategy and party unity as Democrats prepare for potential changes in control.
Belmont Park has reopened after a three-year rebuild funded by a $455 million state loan and $100 million from NYRA. The new complex is smaller but modern, featuring a Tapeta surface for winter racing, two turf tracks, a larger paddock, expanded green space, and a flexible infield for non-equestrian events. Officials say the project aims to attract new crowds and sustain horse racing amid a shifting betting landscape.
Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign is narrowing its lead as new reporting details amplify questions about campaign staff dynamics and personal events. The race remains tight under Alaska’s ranked-choice system, with voters weighing the candidate’s conduct against the broader political stakes.
A collaboration between Emilio’s Ballato’s Anthony Vitolo and chef Salvatore Sorrentino is moving from pop-ups to a permanent Nassau County supper club in Garden City, transforming ITA Kitchen into a chic Italian dining space with tastings featuring Ballato staples and Sorrentino’s riffs. The venture follows two successful pop-ups that showcased a shared menu and a plan to overhaul the space for a 120-seat restaurant.
Developing contests across the U.S. see heavy spending from national committees and super PACs. Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas are among the states where ads and funding shifts aim to influence close races. The dynamic spending reflects a broader scramble to protect or seize Senate control as Election Day approaches.
Nassau County has densely wired roads with more than 330 public Flock Safety cameras across 3,200 miles, placing it among the nation’s top counties for camera density. Suffolk County trails with hundreds of cameras across about 7,100 miles. Officials defend privacy safeguards while critics warn of overreach, as lawmakers consider tighter regulation and potential federal funding consequences.