Government
New Congressman Nick LaLota reflects on his first days in a tumultuous, history-making House
It was a full week before Rep. Nick LaLota and the 73 other new members of the House of Representatives could raise their right hands to take the oath of office. And what a week it was. LaLota reflects on his first days in office.
Politics
In Tuesday’s primary, three Republican candidates fight to be Zeldin’s successor
Three contenders hoping to succeed Rep. Lee Zeldin are fighting to win the Republican nomination in the First Congressional District in the GOP primary election Aug. 23.
Politics
With Democratic party united behind her, Fleming leads congressional candidates in fundraising, as Republicans battle in primary election
Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, the Democratic nominee for New York’s First Congressional District, is leading Republican congressional candidates in fundraising, as the Republicans wage a primary election battle for their party's nod to run for the seat being vacated by four-term Republican incumbent Rep. Lee Zeldin.
Politics
Democratic field in NY-01 narrows as Kara Hahn suspends campaign and Jackie Gordon says she’s running in NY-02
Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn has suspended her campaign for Congress. Hahn made the announcement on Twitter Sunday afternoon.
Politics
New First Congressional District extends along north shore to Nassau border, excludes south shore, under just-released court-ordered map
New York’s First Congressional District has been reconfigured in the final court-ordered redistricting map to take in the entire north shore of Suffolk County to the Nassau County border.
Politics
Cornicelli says he’ll force a primary election for GOP nomination in First Congressional District
Republican congressional candidate Robert Cornicelli says he’s staying in the race and he’s in it to win.
Government
A redrawn NY-01 would have solid Democratic majority under new map before state lawmakers
A new proposal for congressional redistricting now before the New York State Legislature would give NY-01 a solid Democratic majority — flipping it from a district that was +4 Trump to one that would have been +11 Biden in 2020.
News
Legislator Bridget Fleming, pledging to put Long Island first, launches run for Congress
Three-term County Legislator Bridget Fleming (D-Noyac) announced her campaign for Congress Monday on the shore of Patchogue Lake, flanked by party leaders, elected officials and supporters.
News
South Fork Legislator Bridget Fleming launches campaign for Congress
Legis. Bridget Fleming says its time NY-01 again has a representative who will get back to basics and advocate for the district.
News
Gershon making second run at Zeldin, will speak in Riverhead Wednesday evening
East Hampton Democrat Perry Gershon, who has announced plans to challenge Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) in 2020, will be speaking at an event in Riverhead Wednesday evening.