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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...

12.20.2019 Government

Q&A: Jens-Smith reflects on tenure as Riverhead Town supervisor

Tuesday marked Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith’s final Town Board meeting, as her term concludes at the end of the year. Ms. Jens-Smith, a Democrat who served two years before...

12.03.2019 Government

Town Board to once again consider extending supervisor term

Update (6 p.m.): Town officials voted Tuesday to schedule a public vote that would increased the supervisor term from 2 to 4 years. The hearing is set for the...

11.20.2019 Government

Adopted 2020 budget includes additional code enforcement officer

The Riverhead Town Board unanimously adopted its 2020 budget Tuesday night, one day before the state-mandated deadline, amending the preliminary budget presented by Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith.

11.15.2019 Government

Short-handed Town Board rejects supervisor’s proposal to increase fines

A proposal to strengthen Riverhead Town’s building and housing code that was put forward by Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith before the election was rejected by a short-handed Riverhead Town Board...

10.31.2019 Editorials

Endorsement: Laura Jens-Smith for Riverhead Town Supervisor

Reelection campaigns begin quickly in Riverhead Town, where the supervisor serves two-year terms.

10.29.2019 Government

Supervisor candidates share thoughts on key issues at debate

Podcast brought to you by: Democratic Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith and her Republican challenger Yvette Aguiar disagreed on everything from the sale of land to Calverton Aviation & Technology to...

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