Environment
Is environmental review to blame for lack of affordable housing in NY? Advocates, elected officials discuss proposed rules changes
Proposed changes to New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act, or SEQRA, dominated the discussion during State Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s annual “environmental roundtable” Monday in Riverhead.
Politics
Coram man launches bid for State Senate in First District
Coram Democrat Farzeen Bham has announced his candidacy in New York's First Senate District, a seat held by three-term incumbent Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R).
Government
Bill to lease former armory for YMCA in Riverhead passes Assembly, stalls in Senate
A bill that would allow the former state armory in Riverhead to be leased and renovated into a YMCA passed the Assembly last week but failed to clear the State Senate before the legislative session ended.
Environment
The ‘elephant in the room’ at Palumbo’s annual environmental roundtable: future of federal funds
If the ongoing federal staffing cuts and budget-slashing worried the environmental advocates and local officials at Sen. Anthony Palumbo's environmental roundtable, their concerns were mostly left unspoken.
Politics
1st SD: Sarah Anker vs. Anthony Palumbo
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is the upper chamber of the two chambers of the...
Environment
Palumbo hosts roundtable meeting in Riverhead to discuss environmental issues
Representatives of environmental groups, community groups and local government officials across eastern Suffolk County turned out for a two-hour, wide-ranging conversation with state legislators Thursday morning in Riverhead.
Politics
Former Suffolk legislator Sarah Anker to challenge Anthony Palumbo in First Senate District
Former Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for the First Senate District, where she hopes to unseat incumbent State Senator Anthony Palumbo.
Guest Column
Palumbo: State Legislature must swiftly pass the Grieving Families Act again in ’24 — and, this time, override a Hochul veto
The Grieving Families Act would bring New York State’s wrongful death statute into the modern era, providing families who have lost a child or loved one the ability to seek damages for their pain and suffering in cases where wrongful death is established.
Community News
Coffee with a Cop and Senator Anthony Palumbo
Residents are invited to share a cup of coffee with State Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Riverhead Town Police officers next Friday morning...
Government
Lawmakers seek awareness month, protective measures for homicide victims’ survivors
Long Island State lawmakers gathered outside the county criminal court building in Riverside to advocate for the establishment of a Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month and the passage of legislation to support and protect the survivors of homicide victims.


































