Laura Jens-Smith Archives - Riverhead News Review

10.24.2020 Government

Election 2020: Three candidates for State Assembly discuss key issues

One thing is clear in the race for the 2nd Assembly District this fall: Republican candidate Jodi Giglio and Democratic candidate Laura Jens-Smith do not get along well. The...

10.18.2020 Government

Riverhead voters to decide whether to increase supervisor term to four years

A familiar proposition returns to the ballot in Riverhead Town this year. Voters will be asked whether they want to expand the town supervisor’s term from the current two...

08.14.2020 Government

Former supervisor, now running for Assembly, says Riverhead Town should walk away from EPCAL deal her opponent voted in favor of

In the race to be the North Fork’s new representative in the state Assembly, two of three candidates are calling for Riverhead Town to drop the proposed deal to...

07.28.2020 Government

Jens-Smith unveils ‘Common Sense New York’ platform in bid for State Assembly

Former Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith unveiled her “Common Sense New York” platform Monday in her bid to win a state Assembly seat. And when it was over, she blasted...

06.07.2020 Government

Democratic candidates for State Assembly discuss health care, school funding, immigration and more in online debate

The two candidates seeking the Democratic nod to run for the New York State Assembly in the 2nd District squared off last Wednesday in an online debate sponsored by...

05.30.2020 Columns

Guest Spot: Let’s certify businesses as ‘COVID compliant’

Confusion and mixed messages abound concerning the full reopening of the economy. Is it happening too soon or not soon enough? Will I be safe dining out or shopping...

02.11.2020 Columns

Guest Column: Reforms that create justice for all of us

Nobody wants career criminals who pose a threat to society on the streets while they wait for trial. We also do not want to see a 19-year-old sit in...

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...