"Republican Sweep in New York: Ed Romaine's Victories Shake Up Political Landscape"

Republicans scored a historic victory on Long Island, New York, as Republican Ed Romaine defeated Democrat Dave Calone to become the first Republican to win the Suffolk County executive position in 20 years. Romaine's win gives Republicans commanding control on the eastern part of Long Island, solidifying their gains in the area. This victory is seen as a "political earthquake" and builds on the "red wave" that has swept across Long Island in recent years, attributed to rising crime and the liberal push to defund the police.