Taking the stage first Friday morning was Blakeman, who said he wanted “a new governor” when asked by a moderator what he was hopeful for in 2026.

Long Island students are outperforming the average test takers throughout the state in math and English — while New York City public school kids are struggling to stay afloat, according to new data.  Over 85% of Nassau and Suffolk County’s 37,000 combined students passed the English regents last school year — 10% higher than the...