1st Congressional District Archives

05.04.2021 Government

Legislator Bridget Fleming announces candidacy for Congress

County Legislator Bridget Fleming announced she will run for Congress, formally kicking off a campaign Monday to win the Democratic nod for the 1st Congressional District after falling short...

10.22.2020 Government

Election 2020: Zeldin, Goroff clash on a number of issues in online debate

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Mastic) and his Democratic opponent, Nancy Goroff of Stony Brook, squared off in a debate Monday that was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of...

10.15.2020 Environment

Zeldin, Goroff speak on environmental issues ahead of election

The two candidates for the 1st Congressional District seat in November faced off — virtually — on their views on environmental issues Tuesday. The event was hosted by the...

06.24.2020 Government

Primary 2020: Gershon emerges as front-runner for Democratic Congressional nod; Jens-Smith likely winner for Assembly

Preliminary results from Tuesday’s Democratic primary show Perry Gershon of East Hampton as the narrow leader in the four-way race for the 1st Congressional District. No winner has yet...

06.04.2020 Government

Congressional challengers debate online; League of Women Voters host Dems live via YouTube

Four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to oppose Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) in the 1st Congressional District met Monday night in a virtual debate hosted by the League...

06.01.2020 Multimedia

Watch: Democratic Congressional candidates debate issues ahead of June 23 primary

Four Democratic candidates vying for the party’s nomination to challenge Republican Lee Zeldin in the 1st Congressional District will debate some of the key issues Monday evening. The debate...

02.16.2020 Government

In Congressional race, Goroff leads Democratic hopefuls in fundraising

Nancy Goroff has raised more money and has more cash on hand than any of the other Democratic candidates seeking to win a primary for the Democratic endorsement for...

07.10.2019 Government

Stony Brook scientist announces bid for Congress in 2020

The 2020 election for the 1st Congressional District may seem like a long way off, but candidates are already gearing up.

10.30.2018 Government

At their final debate, Zeldin and Gershon talk about guns and anti-Semitism

A man walked into a synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, armed with an AR-15 and shouting anti-Semitic slurs. Moments later, 11 people were dead and six more wounded.

10.25.2018 Election 2018

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...

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