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Appointment of new council member is on today’s town board agenda
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
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Filling a vacancy with swampy politics
“…That’s not serious governing. It’s swampy politics.” U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), Dec. 31, 2020
And that is exactly...
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Town board will vote to select Giglio’s successor, supervisor says
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.
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Sound Beach Democrat tosses hat in the ring for Second Assembly District
Will Schleisner of Sound Beach today announced his candidacy for the Second Assembly District seat currently held by Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk).
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Riverhead assessor retires after 21 years of service
Paul Leszczynski of Aquebogue has retired after 21 years of service as Riverhead Town assessor.
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‘A total Schiff show’: Zeldin’s remarks during historic impeachment debate
Transcript and video of Rep. Lee Zeldin's remarks during the House debate on articles of impeachment Dec. 18.
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South Fork Legislator Bridget Fleming launches campaign for Congress
Legis. Bridget Fleming says its time NY-01 again has a representative who will get back to basics and advocate for the district.
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College student, 19, announces run for State Senate
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.
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Crime victims advocate Laura Ahearn to challenge State Senator Ken LaValle in 2020
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.
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Jamesport business owner and civic leader running for town board on Libertarian line
William Van Helmond, owner of a Jamesport landscaping business and president of the Greater Jamesport Civic Association has entered the race for town board.