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.
Government
Analysis: State’s high court upholds Even-Year Election Law; 2025 election will mark start of transition
New York’s highest court yesterday upheld the state’s Even Year Election Law, will take effect immediately for the 2025 election cycle, with even-year local elections beginning in 2026.
Government
Suffolk voters to decide on four-year terms for legislators amid even-year election law shift
A bipartisan effort by Suffolk County lawmakers to expand the terms of county legislators from two years to four will appear on the ballot this November.
Government
Law requiring odd-year local elections adopted by Riverhead Town Board
The Riverhead Town Board passed a local law Tuesday night requiring elections for town supervisor, town council members and other local officials be held in odd-numbered years.
