Verne Gay has covered television for Newsday since 1989, and before that, for Variety. Over his 34 years at Newsday, he's covered all aspects of the television industry, with an emphasis on news ...

"Gary will rise from the ashes to become a beacon of light." Melton will compete against Republican Andrew Delano, who is unopposed in the GOP primary, at the Nov. 7 general election for a four ...