William Van Helmond Archives - Riverhead News Review

03.25.2021 Government

Van Helmond to run again for Riverhead highway superintendent as Libertarian

The Suffolk County Libertarian Party has cross endorsed Democrats in Southold Town and the Republican supervisor in Riverhead Town. However, it still remains to be seen whether any Libertarian...

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...

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...

11.05.2019 Government

Aguiar defeats Jens-Smith in Riverhead supervisor race as GOP sweeps

In her first run for public office, Republican Yvette Aguiar was elected as Riverhead Town supervisor, defeating incumbent Democrat Laura Jens-Smith.

11.04.2019 News

Election 2019: Riverhead Town Board candidates

Town Board Four-year term, two open seats Salary: $48,955

10.30.2019 Government

Five candidates vying for Town Board debate EPCAL, downtown and more

Podcast brought to you by: Unlike the contentious debate between the candidates for Riverhead Town supervisor, last Wednesday’s debate among the five candidates vying for two available Town...

08.19.2019 Government

Jamesport civic leader now on ballot for Riverhead Town Council

Add one name to the ballot for Riverhead Town Council this fall. William Van Helmond, president of the Greater Jamesport Civic Association, has received the endorsement of the Suffolk...

05.24.2019 Community

Riverhead senior Jordyn Stromski presented Det. Simonsen scholarship

Blue ribbons lining the streets from Riverside to Jamesport, honoring fallen New York City Police Detective Brian Simonsen, shimmered bright in the Saturday morning sun as the Greater Jamesport...