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Huntington Democrats have endorsed John Avlon as their candidate to go up against US Rep. Nick LaLota in the 1st Congressional District. Huntington Town Democratic Committee Vice Chair Jill Kaufman said: “We’re backing John because he’s the best candidate to take this seat back and help Read More …
Seniors signing up to vote, while endorsements continue to roll out, in recent political news. Read More …
Politicians are fundraising and winning endorsements as election season is underway at events around Huntington. Read More …
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Wednesday, allowing new maps of congressional districts to go into effect in 2025. The legislature approved the bill earlier in the day. The new maps will bring parts of Huntington back into the Third District, which is represented by Tom Read More …
UPDATED: US Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty Wednesday to several federal charges, including wire fraud and lying to the House of Representatives. He was released on $500,000 bond and is due back in court June 30. Outside the courthouse in Central Islip, he called Read More …
When Congressman-elect Nick LaLota takes office next week, he will continue to use the Huntington office of outgoing US Rep. Tom Suozzi, at least for now. Lauren Lembo, the former Town of Huntington public information officer who has become LaLota’s district director, said the office Read More …
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi urged the White House Wednesday to intervene in the case of a Chinese-American man from Huntington who has been imprisoned in China since 2018. Businessman Kai Li, who is 60, was accused by Chinese authorities of espionage, and convicted after a Read More …
US Rep. Lee Zeldin won the Republican gubernatorial nomination Tuesday, while Gov. Kathy Hochul easily captured the Democratic nomination. Zeldin defeated a full roster of Republican opponents: Rob Astorino, a former Westchester County executive, Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, Read More …
Tuesday is primary day, though voting in the state’s bifurcated primary system has been going on for two weeks. On the ballot are candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, and the state Assembly. Democrats: Gov. Kathy Hochul, who stepped into the job when Gov. Andrew Read More …
The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that a court-appointed special master draw up new congressional and State Senate districts, finding that the lines created earlier this year were gerrymandered to give Democrats an illegal advantage. The 4-3 ruling found that the illegal Read More …
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday afternoon, following his arrest on federal charges involving campaign funds. Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “I have accepted Brian Benjamin’s resignation effective immediately. While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue Read More …
Melanie D’Arrigo, the progressive candidate who is running to become the US representative in the Third Congressional District, has won the endorsement of Sonia Ossorio, the president of the New York chapter of the National Organization for Women. “Melanie is a proven leader who has Read More …