Election 2023: Endorsements for Candidates
Candidates for Town Board, Suffolk Legislature and other elective offices are winning endorsements. Read More …
Tag: Manny Esteban
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 …
Berland to Run Against Mattera for State Senate
Susan Berland, a former Suffolk County legislator, will run for the State Senate in the 2nd District against State Sen. Mario Mattera, R-St. James. She was one of several candidates announced Monday by Democrats who scrambled to adjust their candidates after a battle over seats Read More …
Long-Time Political Officials Leaving Huntington Stage
As the new year arrives, four long-time political figures, three of them Democrats, are leaving the Huntington public stage, at least for now. Two were defeated in the November election this year; two other equally experienced leaders are leaving office as their terms end after Read More …
Huntington Republicans to Celebrate Victories
Huntington Republicans will celebrate their sweep of town offices and more with a party Tuesday night in East Northport. In November’s election, they held onto the supervisor’s job, with Town Councilman Ed Smyth succeeding Chad Lupinacci, took two Town Board seats with wins by Sal Read More …
Voting Open to Choose Candidates for Huntington, Suffolk Offices
Huntington voters go to the polls starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, continuing until 9 p.m. Most schools and government buildings are closed for the day. On the ballots will be three candidates for Huntington town supervisor: Councilman Gene Cook, Rebecca Sanin and Councilman Ed Smyth; Read More …
Campaign Notes: Signs and Ballot Propositions
It’s campaign season, in case you haven’t noticed. Colorful campaign signs have blossomed everywhere around Huntington, on lawns and on public space, as well. A three-block grassy strip on the east side of Park Avenue holds more than 80 signs in bright shades of red, Read More …
Candidate: Republican Esteban Seeks 16th District Legislative Seat
Manuel Esteban, a Republican and Conservative, is challenging Democrat Susan Berland, the incumbent and majority leader, in the 16th District in the Suffolk County Legislature. Born to an immigrant mother from Colombia, he had very few opportunities growing up in Astoria, but it was his Read More …
League to Host 2 Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters of Huntington is sponsoring two candidate forums next week. On Oct. 13, the forum will feature the followng town candidates: Gene Cook, Rebecca Sanin and Ed Smyth, who are running for town supervisor; Dave Bennardo, Sal Ferro, Jen Hebert and Read More …
Campaign: Orelli, Sorrentino Battle Heats Up; Legislative Fundraisers
The fight for the Huntington highway superintendent’s job is getting nastier. Republican Andre Sorrentino accused Highway Superintendent Kevin Orelli of spending department funds on pay raises for campaign supporters. But Democrat Orelli fired back. “Our current Huntington Highway Superintendent complains that he does not have Read More …