The county executive race in Long Island’s Nassau County could prove to be a bellwether for political contests across New York and the rest of the nation in 2026 and beyond.

But his arrival wound up sparking a contractual tug-of-war between the NPB and ... his agent found a loophole in the “voluntary retirement clause” that would allow him to sign with an MLB franchise.

Leaders of the effort say they moved to rural Hood County for its quiet country charm, which was shattered by what locals ...