Fleming, LaLota Face Off on Senior Issues in Online Debate

Candidates for the First Congressional District faced off Tuesday in an online debate on issues of interest to senior citizens. The debate, hosted by the media company City & State and sponsored by the AARP, covered Social Security, taxes, Medicare, home healthcare and other topics. Read More …

Early Voting Opens for Nov. 8 Election

Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election opened Saturday across New York State. Three sites–the Dix Hills Fire Department, the Harborfields Public Library and the Huntington Station branch of the Huntington library– served as polling places in Huntington. But Suffolk voters can cast their Read More …

5 of 6 Debates Canceled by Republican Pullouts; Brown and Macco Have Stage to Themselves

A Republican who pulled out of the League of Women Voters debate forum Wednesday night attempted to change his mind an hour before it was to start, but was kept off the stage, according to the league and his Democratic opponent’s team. Aamir Sultan, running Read More …

LaLota, Fleming to Debate Online on Nov. 1

Congressional candidates Bridget Fleming. a Democrat, and Nick LaLota, a Republican, will debate Nov.1 in an online forum focusing on issues of interest to older residents. The debate will look at Social Security, Medicare, prescription drug pricing, caregiving and more, the AARP said. Questions the Read More …

Candidate Forum Shrinks as Some Decline Invitation, Knocking Out Others

When the League of Women Voters opens its candidate forum Wednesday in Dix Hills,  several Republican candidates, citing scheduling conflicts, won’t be on the stage. But neither will their Democratic opponents, who are barred from participating because league policy requires that at least two candidates Read More …

NAACP, League of Women Voters Sponsoring Candidate Forums

Huntington voters will be able to hear what candidates have to say at forums scheduled Thursday and on Oct. 26. The NAACP is hosting candidates Thursday at the South Huntington Public Library. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. On Oct. 26, the League Read More …

Zeldin Drops By Fall Festival at Heckscher

Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin dropped by the Long Island Fall Festival Saturday, greeting an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, some of whom addressed him as Governor, while others urged him to “save our state.” He walked along Prime Avenue, which was lined by festival booths, Read More …

Campaign 2022: Democrats Canvass; Republicans Schedule Fundraisers

Huntington Democrats rallied Sunday before heading out to knock on doors and canvass for votes for the Nov.8 election. Showing up to encourage supporters were congressional candidate Bridget Fleming, State Sen. Jim Gaughran, State Assemblyman Steve Stern and candidates Susan Berland, who is running for Read More …

How To: Register to Vote, Cast a Ballot in New York State

New Yorkers have a variety of ways to register to vote. With the next election coming up on Nov.8, there’s still time to sign up, with Oct. 14 the last day for the November vote. You can: register online through the Department of Motor Vehicles: Read More …