Politics
Government
Zeldin: Hochul must do more to expand COVID testing
Rep. Lee Zeldin and a number of New York State Republican officials today criticized the Hochul administration’s pandemic response, which Zeldin said has exhibited “utter incompetence.”
Government
Democratic legislators intent on moving forward with Suffolk redistricting plan on their last day in power
After winning another stay in the Appellate Division, Suffolk County Democrats will try one last time to adopt their bitterly contested legislative redistricting plan at a special meeting of the county legislature on Friday — the last day the party will have majority control of the legislature.
Greg Blass
Documents in ex-Suffolk DA’s corruption trial reveal county politics at their sordid worst
Thanks to the federal judge in disgraced Suffolk district attorney Tom Spota's corruption trial, we have a glimpse into how things work behind the scenes in Suffolk. It's not a pretty picture and hasn't been fully reported by the press. Column by Greg Blass.
Guest Column
Where was Zeldin’s outrage all along?
Anyone in New York State who believes Lee Zeldin to be a viable candidate to replace Andrew Cuomo should also consider the warning from Aesop, “A man is known by the company he keeps.”
News
Appointment of new council member is on today’s town board agenda
The Riverhead Town Board appears poised to appoint Kenneth Rothwell of Wading River to fill the vacancy left by Jodi Giglio's election to the State Assembly
Guest Column
Filling a vacancy with swampy politics
“…That’s not serious governing. It’s swampy politics.” U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), Dec. 31, 2020
And that is exactly...
News
Town board will vote to select Giglio’s successor, supervisor says
The town board will appoint someone to serve out the balance of Councilwoman Jodi Giglio's term. Giglio was elected to the State Assembly and takes office Jan. 1.
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Sound Beach Democrat tosses hat in the ring for Second Assembly District
Will Schleisner of Sound Beach today announced his candidacy for the Second Assembly District seat currently held by Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk).
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Riverhead assessor retires after 21 years of service
Paul Leszczynski of Aquebogue has retired after 21 years of service as Riverhead Town assessor.
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‘A total Schiff show’: Zeldin’s remarks during historic impeachment debate
Transcript and video of Rep. Lee Zeldin's remarks during the House debate on articles of impeachment Dec. 18.