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Following Tuesday’s election, it is my sincere hope that people involved in the Huntington Town Democratic Committee will insist on a change of leadership. HTDC leadership moves forward unflinchingly as though the facts on the ground haven’t fundamentally changed. Maintaining power at all costs has Read More …
Restaurants could face more restrictions if the Covid-19 hospitalization rate isn’t stabilized or reduced, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Monday. “If after 5 days a region’s hospital rate has not stabilized, indoor dining will close or be reduced. In New York City, indoor dining Read More …
There will likely be a new ballot line landscape in Suffolk County and the rest of New York State as a result of last month’s election: the elimination of several minor parties that have for many years all but automatically gained ballot presence. There Read More …
Suffolk County reported Wednesday that 966 new Covid-19 infections had been recorded the day before, along with three more deaths. The newest figures bring the total infections in Suffolk to 62,647 since the epidemic began. Nassau stands at 61,988 total, including 826 found Tuesday. Suffolk Read More …
Voters split on two Suffolk County propositions on Tuesday’s ballot, based on preliminary results. Proposition one, which would extend the terms of Suffolk County legislators from two years to four. Approval would not change the 12-year limit on terms. Based on incomplete returns, it was Read More …
The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island Monday announced a competition for young people to promote participation in the U.S. Census. The Census Logo Contest is open to Long Island school districts and calls on all Long Island high school students to design a Read More …
Incoming state Senate majority leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins headlined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s re-election fundraiser Wednesday and announced that she will be endorsing him during his 2019 campaign. Held at Coindre Hall, the $250-a-head cocktail hour (with VIP prices reaching $25,000), was filled with over Read More …
Hundreds rallied Sunday to demand improved gun safety and warned public officials of the electoral consequences for those didn’t listen. Local relatives of two people murdered Feb. 14 in the Parkland school mass killing described the fear and pain of losing their loved ones. Several Read More …