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 …

Campaign 2022: LaLota Gets the Nomination; GOP Fund Raises

Nick LaLota won the Republican primary Tuesday night for the First Congressional District, defeating two other candidates,  Michelle Bond, who was supported by Donald Trump Jr. and Sen. Ted Cruz,  and Anthony Figliola. LaLota will face off against Democrat Bridget Fleming in November, hoping to Read More …

Republicans Work to Turn Out the Vote for Primary Election

updated: Huntington Republicans were organizing and getting out the vote Tuesday as the Republican primary for the 1st Congressional District was underway. In the race, the party endorsed Nick LaLota, who has served in a variety of public positions, including Suffolk County Legislature chief of Read More …

Early Voting Opens in Republican Primary

Early voting opens Saturday and runs nine days for the Aug. 23 Republican primary for the First Congressional District. The campaign for the newly drawn district has been fierce, complete with charges of stolen election signs, accusations that one candidate is really a Democratic supporter Read More …

Bond Challenges LaLota for Republican Congressional Bid

Michelle Bond, the CEO of the crypto trade organization the Association for Digital Asset Markets, is running for the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District seat. She is running against Nick LaLota, who served on the Amityville Board of Trustees, is a Navy veteran Read More …