2nd Update: LaLota Defeats Fleming for Congress; Hochul Claims Victory

Republican Nick LaLota defeated Bridget Fleming for Congress in the 1st District in Tuesday’s election. At 1:58 am, Tuesday, LaLota issued the following statement declaring victory: “Thank you to my wife Kaylie and our three awesome daughters Maggie Rae, Reagan Elizabeth, and Brooke Murphy for Read More …

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 …

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 …

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 …

LaLota, Fleming to Battle It out in First Congressional District

Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, and Nick LaLota, chief of staff to the Suffolk County Legislature, will square off in the newly redrawn First Congressional District. Fleming, a Democrat whose county district encompasses Southampton, East Hampton and Shelter Island,  was the first to enter the Read More …