Suffolk County Democrats
A bill moving quickly in the Legislature’s final days would create a New York Climate Action Council to push solar, wind and other renewable energies through state spending.
One innovative new effort under the bill would be to use solar-powered heat pumps to use ground water to help heat residential buildings including public housing.
The measure sponsored by Assemb. Steven Engelbright (D-Setauket) passed the Democrat led...read more
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. (Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara)
Democrat Hillary Clinton cruised to victory in the New Jersey primary Tuesday night, then claimed her historic status as the first woman to become a major party’s presumptive nominee for president.
“Thanks to you, we have reached a milestone — the first time in our nation...read more
Legislation introduced in Albany would protect marine mammals and sea turtles like this one shown at the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation on Aug. 19, 2015. (Credit: Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation)
Three Long Island lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a marine mammal and sea turtle protection zone around Plum Island and two other environmentally sensitive eastern Islands...read more
Committee members for major political parties will be out in force starting Tuesday to gather nominating petitions for their state and local candidates in fall elections.
For the State Senate, the major parties have nominated the following candidates:
1 S.D. —State Sen. Kennth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) against Gregory-John Fischer of Calverton;
2nd S.D.—State Sen. John Flanagan (R-East Northport) vs. Democrat Peter N....read more
Peter Magistrale, a 24-year-old accountant and Democrat who says he’s ready to tackle corruption in Albany while closing tax loopholes that could translate to relief for middle class taxpayers, is challenging incumbent Sen. John Flanagan for his seat in the state’s 2nd District.
Flanagan, of East Northport, a Republican and majority leader of the senate, was first elected to the seat in 2002.
His challenger, Magistrale, of St....read more
The election is Tuesday, November 8th. Polls will be open from 6AM to 9PM.
If you would like to check your registration status or find your polling location, use the following link:
http://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/
If you would like to volunteer for a candidate, please use the links below:
NY-01 Candidate:
Anna Throne-Holst-...read more