01.16.2020 Government Former supervisor Laura Jens-Smith to run for Assembly Former Riverhead supervisor Laura Jens-Smith said she plans to seek the Democratic nod for the 2nd Assembly District currently held by Republican Anthony Palumbo in this fall’s elections. “I...
01.16.2020 Government Candidates lining up for LaValle’s state Senate seat With longtime New York state Sen. Ken LaValle’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection to the 1st District seat for the first time in 44 years, potential replacements from...
06.17.2019 Government Update: New York State approves licenses for undocumented immigrants Update: The bill was also approved in the New York State Senate Monday and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Original Story A bill that would permit undocumented...
01.27.2019 Health Lawmakers pass bill to strengthen abortion rights State lawmakers Tuesday approved legislation that strengthens abortion rights in New York. The state Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act in a 38-24 vote.
01.17.2019 Columns Column: Anthony Palumbo was ‘a shining star’ among detectives On April 20, 1979, a 13-year-old Smithtown boy named John Pius was found dead in a patch of woods behind an elementary school. His death had been remarkably cruel:...
11.05.2018 Government Election 2018: Seats on the line in Congress, Assembly, State Senate By now, you’ve probably heard them debate the issues — and you’ve certainly seen their TV ads — but who are they? Here’s some background on the candidates for...
11.04.2018 Editorials 2018 Endorsement: Anthony Palumbo for Assembly The New York State budget that was approved last spring by the Assembly and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo included $175,000 for the creation of...
10.25.2018 Government Congressional, Assembly candidates face off in debate Major party candidates in the First Congressional District and Second State Assembly district met for a set of debates at the Vineyard Caterers in Aquebogue Wednesday night. Over 100...
