Tim Bishop

The Democratic party nationally must win the "battleground' districts," including New York's First Congressional District, in the upcoming general election to end "suffocating paralysis" in Washington, former congressman Tim Bishop told a group of Democratic loyalists last week.

The former congressman, who lost to Rep. Lee Zeldin in 2014, will speak at a breakfast meeting at CJ's American Grill in Mattituck on March 19 on the importance of 'taking back' NY-1, at a breakfast hosted by the Southold Democratic Club.

Former U.S. Congressman Tim Bishop has been appointed Distinguished Professor of Civic Engagement and Public Service at St. Joseph's College.

Former Congressman Tim Bishop said he plans to remain on the East End but would unlikely run for office again.

Republican Lee Zeldin of Shirley ousted six-term incumbent Congressman Tim Bishop (D-Southampton), 55 to 45 percent. Anthony Palumbo easily beat Tom Schiliro in the 2nd AD, winning 63 percent of the votes cast. See full election night rundown.

Total spending in the hotly contested Bishop-Zeldin race approached $15 million as of month's end, making it one of the most expensive House contests in the US, according to data released by the Federal Elections Commission on Nov. 1.

Compliance with regulations and the sustainability of agriculture on L.I. were topics of discussion at today's forum hosted by Rep. Tim Bishop.

Behavior of Zeldin supporters at Riverhead debate Oct. 8 left attendees feeling shocked and sad. Letter from South Jamesport resident Jeanne Luboja.

Pulaski Street School celebrated the 10th Annual Garfield M. Langhorn Essay Contest today with ceremonies honoring the bravery of Riverhead native Garfield Langhorn, who...

Reflections on how RiverheadLOCAL's good-faith attempt to provide a forum for political discourse in the local community became a campaign rally for one candidate and an arena for an angry mob.