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Brandon Cruz

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New York
As seen in: New York Post, Medium, MSN, Yahoo Entertainment, Fabulous, Aol, News.com.au, Flipboard, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo, Sky News Australia and
Covers:  Nassau and Suffolk county politics, current events, education, economy, climate, social issues, housing, etc
Doesn't Cover: I am no longer covering national or global news and politics (for now) unless it somehow pertains to Long Island
Long Island News & Politics Reporter @NYPost | Delivering award-winning investigations, politics, & more | Formerly @TheNewsMovement, @TheSunUS, LI Herald

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Brandon Cruz is the Long Island News & Politics reporter at The New York Post covering Nassau and Suffolk County’s breaking news, politics and local government, economics, social issues, housing, original stories and more. Brandon aims to provide readers with unparalleled insights and a front-row seat that connects the dots between their everyday lives and the complexities of today's political and economic landscapes.

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Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Two national utility trade groups representing many of Long Island's water providers filed a new federal laws…

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The Dark Appeal of Luigi Mangione

The Dark Appeal of Luigi Mangione

A recent study found that 41% of young voters think the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is "acc…

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A tale of two cities: How the fires have hurt LA's working class

A tale of two cities: How the fires have hurt LA's working class

As the blaze continues to rip through parts of Southern California, the divide between the city’s wealthy and…

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How will Trump's economic policies impact your pockets?

How will Trump's economic policies impact your pockets?

Video of a breakdown of Trump's economic policy and how they impact Gen Z

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Elon Musk tell Germany to get over "past guilt" at far-right AfD rally

Elon Musk tell Germany to get over "past guilt" at far-right AfD rally

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, faced backlash this week after a controversial appearance at a far-right …

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The U.S. narrowly avoids a trade war... For now

The U.S. narrowly avoids a trade war... For now

The U.S. has narrowly avoided a trade war with Colombia after President Gustavo Petro denied two American mil…

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Long Island nurse who made $1.5M selling fake COVID vaccine cards slapped with $544K fine

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| Bay Area Daily News
Posted by Brandon Cruz on July 9, 2026 Tags: Categories: Other News “This is the largest civil penalty imposed for vaccination fraud in the Department of Health’s 125-year history,” State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said of the massive $544,000 fine. US News – Latest Breaking Headlines, Photos & Videos | New York Post
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Nassau County will rebuild 9/11 memorial for 25th anniversary — and fix engraved typo

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By Brandon Cruz Verified
| Bay Area Daily News
Posted by Brandon Cruz on July 9, 2026 Tags: Categories: Other News Nassau County officials broke ground on a new $350,000 Sept. 11 memorial in East Meadow — which will replace an aging monument that has an engraved typo in its plaque. County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined with fire officials and other elected officials at the 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park to announce the project ahead of… US News – Latest Breaking Headlines, Photos & Videos | New York Post
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Long Island nurse who made $1.5M selling fake COVID vaccine cards slapped with $544K fine

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