Suffolk County Democrats
Islip Democrats running for office next month called for an end to the "pay to play culture" they say exists in the town.
Tom Licari, who is vying for the town supervisor spot, and town council candidate Christopher Pulitano stood outside Islip Town Hall Thursday and said, if elected, they would work with the town attorney's office to draft legislation banning anyone who received a $25,000 contract from the town, or those who have...read more
Janet L. Heller-Smitelli knows her district and its residents' issues. The 54-year-old Republican from South Huntington has an admirable passion for public service and a future in elective office. Alas, that future is not now.
Her opponent, Louis D'Amaro, 54, of Deer Park, is running for his sixth and final term. A Democrat, he has a solid record of accomplishment and a list of laudable policy goals he still wants to achieve --...read more
Dix Hills lawyer Steve Stern said years ago he didn't want to be a career politician. And if he wins this time, term limits will make this his final election to the Suffolk County Legislature. Stern, 46, wisely says the environment, open space preservation and sewer infrastructure remain his key issues. In particular, he deserves credit in this term for his Housing our Homeless Heroes Act, which will transform homes seized for unpaid taxes...read more
If lawn signs bearing the name of Republican Grant Lally seem familiar, it might be because he made three unsuccessful bids for Congress since 1994. Now he seeks the Suffolk legislature seat held by Democrat William Spencer.
Crime and the county's $1.7 billion debt top the concerns of Lally, 53, a lawyer from Lloyd Harbor. He wants to cut the use of red-light cameras, open satellite police stations in Huntington Station and consolidate...read more
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY – Today, New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. endorsed Bridget Fleming in her race for Suffolk County Legislator. Assemblyman Thiele, whose district includes the Towns of Brookhaven, Southampton, Shelter Island and East Hampton, has served in the State Assembly since 1995. He is a former Southampton Town Supervisor and Suffolk County Legislator.
"Bridget Fleming has a proven track record which demonstrates...read more
Bridget Fleming, Democratic candidate for Suffolk County Legislature 2nd District. (Credit: James Escher)
The 2nd District seat is an open one, as its current holder, Jay Schneiderman, has reached his term limit.
Enter Bridget Fleming and Amos Goodman.
Goodman, a Republican, is a finance professional specializing in mergers and acquisitions. He is focusing his attention on the need to improve Suffolk's fiscal health,...read more