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Election 2021

Ultimately, the choice is ours — and it’s clear: Riverhead needs a clean sweep

by Oct 31, 2021
Electing some new talent, new ideas, and honest character presents us not merely an opportunity, but an obligation, to vote for desperately needed change, the kind of change Riverhead has needed for years, and deserves now. Wake up, Riverhead.

How Riverhead supervisor and council candidates raised and spent funds in this election

by Oct 30, 2021
Contribution and expenditure data provided by town supervisor and town council candidates to the New York State Board of Elections in the 2021 election cycle to date. View and download reports here.

A town for sale: Why campaign cash matters

by Oct 29, 2021
Riverhead is up for sale. We’ve seen the amounts raised and spent on Riverhead elections trending upward for a...

Big donors boost Aguiar in closing days of campaign

by Oct 28, 2021
Aguiar retained more than $21,000 in contributions in excess of the statutory election limit, according to finance disclosure reports.

Election 2021: Riverhead Town Board candidates debate

by Oct 27, 2021
Riverhead's candidates for town council will debate the issues shaping next week's election in a recorded debate hosted by RiverheadLOCAL, premiering at 7 p.m. tonight.

Riverhead supervisor candidates face off

by Oct 26, 2021
Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar and Councilwoman Catherine Kent sat down for an hour-long debate on Thursday, Oct. 21.

Election 2021 local voters guide

by Oct 24, 2021
Here's a rundown of the races in this year's General Election, with a focus on Riverhead Town. Early voting is underway and continues through Oct. 31.

Politics plague the Riverhead Town Board as Election Day approaches

by Oct 22, 2021
The town board work session ended abruptly Thursday after the four Republican members walked out as the board's lone Democrat, Councilwoman Catherine Kent, who is challenging Supervisor Yvette Aguiar in the Nov. 2 election, attempted to respond to accusations of campaigning during town board meetings and coordinating a political attack with community residents.

Urges vote for Mike Zaleski for highway supe

by Oct 14, 2021
To the Editor: When is the last (or first) time a resident can say a town official showed up...

Public invited to event to ‘meet and greet’ Republican candidates Oct. 18

by Oct 12, 2021
Riverhead Supervisor Yvette Aguiar and her running mates in the Nov. 2 election will hold a community "meet and greet" on Monday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Birchwood of Polish Town.
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