Election 2024: Campaign Kickoffs; Endorsements and Awards
Politicians are fundraising and winning endorsements as election season is underway at events around Huntington. Read More …
Tag: Huntington Republicans
Campaign 2024: Avlon Endorsements, Republican Gala
Candidates for Congress and state offices are announcing endorsements, fundraisers and other activities. Read More …
Republicans Celebrate Their Electoral Victories
Huntington Republicans Wednesday night celebrated their multiple election victories in November, including their sweep of the Town Board. They gathered at the Harbor Club at Prime to toast the winners, including Suffolk Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, Town Clerk Andrew Raia and Council members-elect Theresa Mari and Read More …
Campaign 2023: Democrats Want a Study on Adding Parking Lot
Two Democratic candidates for Huntington Town Council said Friday that the town should study the feasibility of turning the Elks Lodge building property into a municipal parking lot. Earlier this year, the Elks building was purchased by developer Frank Viteritti, who wants to add a Read More …
GOP Opposes Apartment Proposal; Housing Coalition Pushes Campaign
The Huntington Republican Party said Tuesday it opposed a proposal that would expand the legalization of accessory apartments. The proposal, which was outlined in a packed public hearing held June 13 at Town Hall, and was opposed by a large majority of residents who attended, Read More …
Campaign 2023: Republican Brooke Lupinacci Runs for Town Board
Brooke Lupinacci, the Town of Huntington’s director of labor relations, is running for a seat on the town board in 2023. The Republican candidate is a lifelong town resident: She is an alumna of St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington and now lives in Read More …
Letter: ‘Overdevelopment’ Allowed for the Wealthy
Dear Editor: The Huntington GOP swept the town elections in 2021, winning a 4-1 majority and the Supervisor’s office. Their platform, as published on Supervisor Smyth’s campaign page on the Huntington GOP website, centered on “stopping reckless overdevelopment” and “preserving open space.” The Supervisor was 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 …
Campaign: Roe Rally; Fundraisers Scheduled
First Congressional District candidate Kara Hahn has a fundraiser scheduled for Sunday. Hahn, a Democratic member of the Suffolk County Legislature, is running to succeed US Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Republican running for governor. The address for Hahn’s fundraiser will be provided upon registration. Republican Read More …
Republicans Supporting Slate; Huntington Democrats Back Zimmerman
Huntington Republicans will be out this weekend carrying petitions for candidates nominated at state and Suffolk County conventions. The candidates are: US Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is running for governor and former NYPD Deputy Inspector Alison Esposito for lieutenant governor; Joe Pinion for U.S. Senate, Read More …
Huntington Happenings: Flu Shots, Santa Visit
Online forums, a visit by Santa Claus, a scavenger hunt and more are happening this week around Huntington. Monday: Starting Monday, masks will be required at indoor public places in New York State unless the venue has and enforces a Covid-19 vaccine requirement. Tuesday: The Read More …
Republicans, Cook Battle Over His Role in November Race
Republican anger at Gene Cook’s decision to run for town supervisor against their candidate, Ed Smyth, continues to ratchet up. On Tuesday, Republican Chairman Tom McNally emailed party members to accuse Cook of working with Democrats to undermine Smyth, a charge he has made previously. Read More …