Politics
Gallant wins big in NY-01 Democratic primary
Christopher Gallant won nearly two-thirds of the vote in Tuesday's First Congressional District Democratic primary and will face two-term incumbent Nick LaLota in November, according to unofficial results.
Government
Suffolk, Riverhead officials to Navy: ‘Clean up your mess’ in Calverton
Suffolk and Riverhead officials are demanding Navy action on groundwater contamination spreading from the former Grumman site in Calverton.
Government
LaLota announces $2.25M for Calverton water main extension to serve area affected by former Grumman site pollution
The Riverhead Water District extension will serve 28 homes southeast of the former Navy-owned site, affected or threatened by a plume of groundwater contamination.
Guest Column
A responsible way forward in the Arctic
Nick LaLota: Recognizing strategic reality does not mean abandoning American principles. Guest column.
Environment
Sen. Gillibrand, environmental advocates urge full funding for National Estuaries Program
United States Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand came to Riverhead today to warn that the president’s proposed $8 million funding cut from the National Estuary Program could jeopardize ongoing efforts to protect and restore the Peconic Estuary.
Editorial
Let’s make a deal
Rep. Nick LaLota is proud of getting the SALT cap raised from the $10,000 set in 2017 to $40,000. It's fair to ask: at what price? Here's why.
Government
LaLota among 12 House Republicans speaking out to defend Medicaid from steep cuts
Rep. Nick LaLota was one of 12 Republican members of Congress who sent a letter to House Republican leadership April 16 opposing steep cuts to Medicaid.
News
LaLota fields questions during hour-long telephone town hall Wednesday: transcript
Rep. Nick LaLota fielded eight questions from callers on hot topics including presidential actions, Ukraine/Russia, DOGE, potential cuts to Medicaid and Social Security, tariffs and immigration.
Politics
After protest demanding town hall-style meeting, LaLota schedules call-in session, claiming it’s his ’21st town hall’ since taking office
Rep. Nick LaLota claims he's held 20 town hall meetings since taking office. He includes appearances at various events, but no in-person town hall meetings open to the general public.
Politics
Democrats vying for chance to flip NY-01 face off in June 10 League of Women Voters debate
Democratic congressional candidates Nancy Goroff and John Avlon will debate on June 10 in advance of the primary election that will decide who will challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in November.
