New York State Senate Archives

10.23.2020 Government

Election 2020: Palumbo, Ahearn vying to fill vacated seat held by LaValle

For the first time in four decades, a new representative will fill the seat in New York’s 1st Senate District. During a Tuesday evening debate that covered a number...

06.11.2020 News

Five Democratic candidates for New York State Senate vying to challenge GOP for seat vacated by Ken LaValle

The five candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the New York State Senate seat being vacated by longtime Republican State Senator Ken LaValle took part in an...

06.08.2020 Government

WATCH: Five Democratic state Senate candidates debate key issues in online forum

The five Democratic candidates for the New York State Senate will answer questions in an online debate Monday night. The event is hosted by the League of Women Voters...

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...

01.10.2020 Government

After 44-year career, State Sen. Ken LaValle celebrated for myriad accomplishments

New York State Senator Ken LaValle said farewell to his 44 years in office at an emotional press conference Friday. Family, friends, county and town officials and others celebrated...

12.09.2019 Government

Candidates lining up to challenge LaValle for state Senate

The competition for the 1st District seat in the state Senate is starting to heat up, as Democrats, newly in control of the state Senate, are lining up to...

06.20.2019 Podcasts

‘Green Light NY’ bill becomes law, granting licenses to undocumented immigrants

Podcast brought to you by: Palpable anxiety filled a room at the Center of Alliance, Solidarity and Accompaniment (CASA) in Riverhead Monday evening as the “Green Light NY”...

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...

11.04.2018 Editorials

2018 Endorsement: Ken LaValle for State Senate

Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) has become synonymous with this district during his four-decade run in the New York State Senate. His résumé speaks for itself.

12.08.2017 Editorials

Editorial: Senate tax bill, if enacted, could impact CPF

Local and state officials have come out strongly against a federal tax bill that has passed the Senate and is now in committee in the House of Representatives, which...

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