Anthony Coates

Riverhead supervisor candidate Anthony Coates on the debate about immigration taking place in Riverhead Town Hall: "Hooping and hollering about 'Illegals' may get you some headlines and maybe some votes but what’s left behind is resentment and the ashes that can kindle a fire."

A uniformed Riverhead Town police officer’s appearance in two photos on Councilwoman Jodi Giglio’s new campaign website drew fire from her political rivals and consternation from the Riverhead Chief of Police.

No one will claim responsibility for a phone poll asking Riverhead Republican voters what they think of Supervisor Sean Walter's 'temperament,' which Councilwoman Jodi Giglio says was done by either Walter or Democrat Anthony Coates to make her look bad. She insists the two are working together against her.

Riverhead Town Supervisor candidate Anthony Coates accuses the town of inaction when it comes to code enforcement until after there's tragedy, or violence — or it's an election year.

Democratic candidate for Riverhead Town Board Laura Jens-Smith of Laurel is calling for a building moratorium on new dwelling units on Main Street. Jens-Smith made the...

Riverhead Democrats picked Anthony Coates to lead their ticket in this year's local election, with political newcomers Neil Krupnick and Laura Jens Smith for council.

Anthony Coates, Supervisor Sean Walter’s former political adviser, who has over the past two years become an increasingly vocal critic of his former ally’s policies, has decided not to run for office.

Riverhead political parties have a full dance card as they begin screening process to select candidates for 2015 local elections.

The supervisor's former political consultant takes aim at his former ally and the entire Riverhead Town Board, vowing to work toward a 'better Riverhead' — while not ruling out another run for office himself.

Former candidate and paid political adviser to Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter plans 'online civic association' he says is aimed at bettering town.