Letter: Voters Deserve Legislators Who Do Their Homework

The notion that Suffolk County Republicans “don’t care” about the environment is of course absurd. We live, work, and raise our children on Long Island just as much as Democrats do. Creating a false sense of urgency, some have suggested that all opportunities to improve Read More …

Meltzer-Krief Challenges Bontempi in 18th District

Dr. Eve Meltzer-Krief, a Democrat, officially announced her candidacy Friday for the Suffolk County Legislature, challenging the first-term incumbent, Stephanie Bontempi. Krief posted several days ago on Facebook that she was a legislative candidate, and earlier this week, a Huntington Republican leader called her candidacy Read More …

Suffolk County Outlines Plans for Coindre Hall Park Restoration

Suffolk County sent a contingent of officials to Huntington Wednesday night to detail its restoration work at Coindre Hall. They met with a crowd of about 150 residents, including a group that has challenged the county’s plans, as well as those who supported the county’s Read More …

New Suffolk Legislative Maps Approved

The Suffolk County Legislature approved new boundaries for districts this week after a drawn-out process that lasted for months. Huntington will be represented by five legislators; three Republicans and two Democrats. The new districts take effect in January 2024 with voters picking legislators in November Read More …

Suffolk Legislators Sworn In, Named to Committees

Suffolk County legislators representing parts of Huntington were sworn into office at the beginning of January. Elected to represent the 18th District, Republican Stephanie Bontempi was named vice chair of the education and labor committees, and named to the Economic Development, Planning and Housing, Public Read More …