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North Fork veteran headed for NY State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
As his friends and family members clapped for him Saturday, Reginald Peterson fixed himself up straight in his wheelchair and began saluting them. Wearing a uniform that fits him nearly as good as it...
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LaValle, Palumbo discuss gun control with North Fork students
High school students from Greenport and Southold filed into the library at Mattituck High School Friday, joining Mattituck students seated in chairs forming a “U.” Seated across from the students was...
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Featured Letter: Remembering talented artist Rich Fiedler
To the editor: I read with a great deal of sadness of the passing of Rich Fiedler (“An artist who defined Greenport,” Sept. 22). I have several of his prints in my office that capture the unique...
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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. This year’s race is a repeat of 2016, as...
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State legislature passes bill banning offshore drilling
The New York State Legislature approved a bill to ban offshore drilling Tuesday. The bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit offshore oil and gas production. It would prevent the...
View ArticleStaff: Sen. Ken LaValle will not seek re-election
Sen. Ken LaValle, the longest-tenured member of the New York State Senate, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election this fall. Mr. LaValle, who was first elected in 1976, announced his...
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After 44-year career, State Sen. Ken LaValle celebrated for myriad...
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 the career of the...
View ArticleCandidates lining up for LaValle’s state Senate seat
With longtime New York state Sen. Ken LaValle’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection to the 1st District seat for the first time in 44 years, potential replacements from both parties are lining...
View ArticlePalumbo 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 held by Kenneth...
View ArticleAhearn declares victory, will take on Palumbo in State Senate race
Democratic Senate Candidate Laura Ahearn has declared victory in a five-way primary to win the party’s nomination to run for State Senate this November. In a statement Wednesday, Ms. Ahearn said a...
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