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He’s in the race: Councilman John Dunleavy is running for town supervisor
Councilman John Dunleavy is circulating independent nominating petitions for town supervisor.
Greg Blass
Greg Blass: Suffolk politics, a powerful union and 84 dismissed police misconduct complaints
It is clear that the police commissioner, and not a front man, has a lot to explain.
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‘Activism 101’ workshop aims to inform and empower local residents
The workshop will “unbundle” local government in a way that makes it accessible and accountable to local residents and civic groups.
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Republican candidate for highway superintendent drops out of race
Republican highway superintendent candidate William Van Helmond has dropped out of the race, citing health reasons. It is unknown if the GOP will have a replacement.
Suffolk Closeup
Suffolk Closeup: Keys to a successful congressional campaign according to this district’s longest-serving congressman
Otis Pike's campaigns were notoriously frugal, hard-hitting, intelligent and witty — like the congressman himself. He represented the NY-1 from 1961 to 1979.
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Dunleavy, term-limited as councilman, considers running for supervisor
The three-term councilman has been term-limited under a new law passed by the town board in 2016. He can't seek re-election as councilman, but he can run for town supervisor.
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Riverhead Democrats unite behind slate
The Riverhead Democratic committee unanimously supported the slate of candidates presented by the screening committee at their nominating convention last night.
Greg Blass
Greg Blass: The fix is in: Party bosses, not voters, decide who will be Suffolk County’s next district attorney and sheriff
Voters and elections are mere afterthoughts when the party bosses meet behind closed doors to pick candidates and cut cross-endorsement deals.
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A Riverhead first: An all-woman slate running for town board
It's a first in Riverhead's 225-year history: a ticket of three women seeking election to the town board.
Greg Blass
Greg Blass The president versus the press: news conferences like we’ve never seen before
A self-confessed presidential news conference groupie, Greg Blass reflects on how point-counterpoint of the past has evolved into punch-counterpunch, with news conferences suited less for the East Room and more for Madison Square Garden.