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Appointment of new council member is on today’s town board agenda

by Jan 5, 2021
The Riverhead Town Board appears poised to appoint Kenneth Rothwell of Wading River to fill the vacancy left by Jodi Giglio's election to the State Assembly

Filling a vacancy with swampy politics

by Jan 4, 2021
“…That’s not serious governing. It’s swampy politics.” U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), Dec. 31, 2020 And that is exactly...

Town board will vote to select Giglio’s successor, supervisor says

by Nov 10, 2020
The town board will appoint someone to serve out the balance of Councilwoman Jodi Giglio's term. Giglio was elected to the State Assembly and takes office Jan. 1.

Sound Beach Democrat tosses hat in the ring for Second Assembly District

by Jan 2, 2020
Will Schleisner of Sound Beach today announced his candidacy for the Second Assembly District seat currently held by Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk).

Riverhead assessor retires after 21 years of service

by Jan 1, 2020
Paul Leszczynski of Aquebogue has retired after 21 years of service as Riverhead Town assessor.

‘A total Schiff show’: Zeldin’s remarks during historic impeachment debate

by Dec 19, 2019
Transcript and video of Rep. Lee Zeldin's remarks during the House debate on articles of impeachment Dec. 18.

South Fork Legislator Bridget Fleming launches campaign for Congress

by Nov 26, 2019
Legis. Bridget Fleming says its time NY-01 again has a representative who will get back to basics and advocate for the district.

College student, 19, announces run for State Senate

by Nov 18, 2019
Skyler Johnson (D-Mount Sinai) wants a chance to challenge State Senate's longest-serving member, Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson), who was first elected in 1976.

Crime victims advocate Laura Ahearn to challenge State Senator Ken LaValle in 2020

by Oct 1, 2019
Parent’s for Megan’s Law founder Laura Ahearn today announced her candidacy for the First Senate District seat held by State Senator Ken LaValle since 1977.

Jamesport business owner and civic leader running for town board on Libertarian line

by Aug 19, 2019
William Van Helmond, owner of a Jamesport landscaping business and president of the Greater Jamesport Civic Association has entered the race for town board.
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