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10.19.2022 Government

In new 1st Assembly District, longtime incumbent faces new challenger from Southold

The redistricting process in New York opened the door for a familiar name to now have the chance to represent Southold Town. Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor), with nearly...

11.21.2021 News

Zeldin makes campaign stop in Riverhead during rally as caravan heads across North Fork

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), who is eyeing the Republican nomination in next year’s gubernatorial race, made a campaign stop in Riverhead Sunday morning. The event, hosted by the Nofo...

11.02.2021 Government

Doroski wins Town Board race as Democrats appear to pick up several seats

Taking a quick glance at the results of Tuesday’s Southold Town election, a casual observer might see only a balanced outcome, with many of the contested races too close...

09.30.2021 Government

Southold Town Board candidates debate in lively forum

Four candidates running for seats on the Southold Town Board discussed their platforms during a Meet the Candidate forum hosted by the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association on Monday night. Moderators...

04.08.2021 Government

Zeldin: ‘I’m running for governor … we are going to win’

Congressman Lee Zeldin has made his run for New York State governor official. The four-term Republican from Shirley announced his decision on Fox News Thursday. The network also first...

04.06.2021 Government

For first time in decades, Southold Democrats field town clerk candidate

November’s election will feature something not seen in more than three decades in Southold Town: a contested race for town clerk. The Southold Town Democratic Committee announced Monday that...

03.03.2021 Government

Doroski, Mealy top Democratic ticket in town elections

Two years ago, Greg Doroski of Mattituck came up just 117 votes shy of ousting incumbent town Supervisor Scott Russell from office. Now, he’s returning to local politics in...

12.20.2020 Closer Look

How did the North Fork vote in the 2020 election?

New York may be a blue state, but recently certified results from the Suffolk County Board of Elections show the region continued to be a Republican stronghold in the...

11.10.2020 Government

Local winners won’t be declared until next week, but absentee ballot returns suggest GOP sweep will hold

One week after Election Day, the local state Senate and Assembly races have yet to be called and it is likely winners will not be declared until after Nov....

11.03.2020 Government

LIVE UPDATES: Zeldin declares victory in race for Congress

North Fork voters flocked to the polls Tuesday to do their part in choosing America’s next president. But several key local seats were on the line in state and...

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