New York State Assembly Archives

10.24.2020 News

Election 2020: Three candidates for 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...

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 Multimedia

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...

01.28.2020 Government

Palumbo announces he will seek nomination for state Senate to follow LaValle

Anthony Palumbo, who has held the 2nd District state Assembly position for the past seven years, has now emerged as the Republican front-runner to seek the state Senate position...

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...

11.05.2018 Election 2018

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...

08.10.2018 Government

Rona Smith of Greenport to challenge Palumbo for Assembly seat

Rona Smith of Greenport will challenge Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo in November’s election.

09.28.2015 Government

New York State agrees to fight for Plum Island preservation

Southold Town, Suffolk County and environmentalists have a new ally in their fight to preserve Plum Island: New York State.

02.06.2015 Editorials

Editorial: Our leaders in Albany must be held accountable

Albany is in need of serious reform. It’s been known for years, even decades, and is obvious to anyone who pays the slightest bit of attention to our state...

09.10.2014 Government

Schiliro in line for Independence Party backing after primary

Tom Schiliro, the Democratic candidate for the Second New York State Assembly District in the Nov. 4 election, will now also be the Independence Party candidate, if the results...

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