Politics
Rothwell mulling supervisor run in ’26
Council Member Ken Rothwell is considering a run for supervisor in 2026. The Even-Year Election Law requires a new supervisor vote next year and party committees will be choosing their candidates by the end of February.
Politics
Halpin wins supervisor race by 37 votes: final results announced by Suffolk Board of Elections
It’s official. Challenger Jerry Halpin has ousted Riverhead Supervisor Tim Hubbard. Following a manual recount Halpin's 37-vote lead held, according to the Suffolk Board of Elections' final results.
Politics
Unofficial results in Riverhead supervisor’s race now show Halpin the winner by 37 votes
Democratic challenger Jerry Halpin with 3,956 votes to incumbent Supervisor Tim Hubbard’s 3,919 votes. Due to the tight result, state law requires a manual recount, which will take place Monday.
Denise Civiletti
When an election is this close, patience — and math — will decide the winner
With just 21 votes separating Jerry Halpin and Tim Hubbard in the Riverhead supervisor’s race, the action moves to Suffolk’s Board of Elections. Here’s what happens next — and how I think it will likely shake out.
News
Doroski ousts Stark in First Legislative District
Southold Town Council Member Greg Doroski of Mattituck won an upset victory over Republican incumbent Catherine Stark of Riverhead in Suffolk’s First Legislative District Tuesday.
News
Halpin expands razor-thin lead over Hubbard with returns from two late-reporting election districts
Challenger Jerry Halpin (D-Riverhead) holds a 21-vote lead over incumbent Supervisor Tim Hubbard (R-Aquebogue) with all election districts reporting this morning.
News
A nail-biter in Riverhead: Results remain up in the air Tuesday night
With returns from two central Riverhead election districts still outstanding, the races for town supervisor and two council seats remain up in the air as of 11:30 p.m. on election night.
News
Today is Election Day: Here’s what’s open or closed on this New York State holiday
Today is Election Day across the United States. Polls are open until 9 p.m. in New York. Here's a quick rundown of closings and schedule changes today.
Denise Civiletti
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Government
Riverhead joins GOP-led federal suit over New York’s even-year election law
Riverhead is among eight Long Island towns that joined a new federal lawsuit challenging New York’s Even-Year Election Law, which moves most local elections to even-numbered years. Plaintiffs say it violates free speech and local control.
