In the race for Nassau County District Attorney, Republican Anne Donnelly defeated Democrat Todd Kaminsky. The idea is an example of how his decades of experience has enabled him to look at the larger picture as such a move can bring economic benefits to our area of Long Island. Ms. Kent said her parents were both teachers. by clicking here. The 1st District will see some changes in 2023. County voters will weigh in on the matter in a referendum this November. if( width > 480 ){ "If you look at the town structures, Oyster Bay, Hempstead, very Republican friendly with a lot of support systems there," said Dr. Craig Burnett, with the Hofstra University Political Science Department. The tax grievance case was settled in 2018. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); Former Town Clerk Donna Lent (I) vacated her seat earlier this month, triggering a special election to be held Jan. 17. . Klein was a political powerhouse for two decades, starting his career in government service as a Smithtown Town Attorney just three months after passing the bar exam. Check the latest closings and delays for schools, business, and churches around CNY and the Mohawk Valley. This new law, which was passed unanimously by the county Legislature last month, will cement 12-year terms for the offices of executive, legislator and comptroller. [CDATA[ Village of Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant will represent the Democratic Party in this years race for Brookhaven town supervisor, confirmed by a Facebook post from the Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee. Di Santo said she has heard from multiple residents that resident access to public records can be slow. All current results can possibly change in the next few weeks, and those finding themselves in even moderately close races could see a shift. To check annual election dates, refer to the list below. Welcome, Guest. Steve is a decorated detective in New York City Police Department and retired from the Army National Guard in 2006. As the eldest son of an immigrant father and a first-generation mother; he is most proud of his familys blue-collar, immigrant roots. The following is a press release from the Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee: The Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee has selected Lisa Di Santo, of East Patchogue, as the partys candidate for Brookhaven Town Clerk. You have a lot of turnover, so its very difficult to have the best customer service when you have staff changing and needing to be retrained.. TIL that in 1974, the WHA's supposed flagship franchise New York Golden Blades were relocated only 20 games into the season after averaging 500 fans in an 18,000 seat arena. He was elected to serve Brookhavens 3rd Council District in 2013 in an area which includes Lake Grove, Centereach, Selden and parts of Lake Ronkonkoma, Farmingville, Port Jeff Station and a piece of Holbrook. 225 0 obj <>stream They don't have to wear it in Costco. Bellone said this new law closes that loophole, establishing a fixed-term limit of 12 total years for each respective office. /. Box 6100 Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099 Phone: (631) 853-4000 Email: county.executive@suffolkcountyny.gov Huntington is represented in the Suffolk County Legislature by members in four different legislative districts. By Christine Sampson. When you have new technology, one of the things that is crucial is to make certain that the staff is comfortable with that technology, that theyre fully trained so that they are able to use that to the best of their ability, she said. She said that immediately after she retired, she went to Haiti and worked at a school there. Election 2023: Stark, Kent to face off for county legislature seat By Tim Gannon The Democratic and Republican candidates for the Suffolk County legislative seat currently held by Al Krupski have been selected. LaValle said he would prefer close collaboration with the Town Board, analyzing any barriers to efficient staff operations. She reiterated that a fresh set of eyes from somebody outside government will help identify areas for improvement and generate potential solutions. en.wikipedia.org. Email: info@suffolkdems.com, Paid for by the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. Fitzpatrick steps up to the plate time and time again and looks out for the district. //]]>-->, Former federal and state prosecutor Dave Calone announced his candidacy last week to be the next Suffolk County executive. 2023 12th LD Special Election Polling Place List. As for Ms. Kent, she said, I formed Riverheads first environmental committee and they continue to do great work. Not special interests, not people who can write outsized checks, but the everyday residents of Suffolk County. She added, This system is set up to do exactly that, using specially designated funds, not taxpayer money, to encourage candidates to invite the voters into the system.. A vote to repeal the program is scheduled for Wednesday. Early voting is underway for the next Brookhaven town clerk, and the two major party candidates are making their pitch to the voters. A lifelong supporter of womens rights, she also serves as the president of the National Womens Political Caucus, a bipartisan, not-for-profit organization established in 1971 whose mission is dedicated to seeing more women in elected and appointed office. Di Santo concurred that replacing outdated technology will be a priority. The burly man was repeatedly blocked by a county elections staffer. \T #&z Garants mother, Jeanne, served three terms as mayor starting in 1999 through 2005. Brookhaven residents will decide on these two candidates this Tuesday, Jan. 17. Addressing the September ransomware attack against the Suffolk County government, LaValle assessed shortcomings within the countys IT network. [. He was also a member of the Long Island Maritime Preserve Study Group and the Suffolk County Watershed Protection Advisory Committee. You have to get out there. Richberg primarily objected to the repeal efforts on the grounds that the program has not even been tested, arguing Republicans in the Legislature should give it a chance before tearing it down. [CDATA[ Democrat Steve Bellone was re-elected for a third term as Suffolk County executive. Following a scandal that ended in the federal prosecution of the former chief of department, Sini was appointed to this position in January of 2016. The councilman worked on the staff of former Suffolk County Legislators Dan Losquadro (R) and Tom Muratore (R). County Executive Steve Bellone, a Democrat first elected in 2011, has reached his term limit and will not run next year, opening up the seat. He was born and raised in the tri-hamlet area now living in Manorville. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, Election 2021: Close race for NJ governor, NYC chooses a new mayor, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Suffolk County Propositions . Calone has served as chairman of the Suffolk County Planning Commission. In the meantime, he said he intends to speak with staff members, get an idea of the day-to-day operations and start to see the office as a whole and see what we can improve., I think that thats going to be a little bit of a process to get that all together, but Im excited to sit down with everybody, the town clerk-elect said, adding, Its going to be a bit of a challenge, but Im excited for it.. I have been working for the county for 27 years, so I feel like I can do this with my eyes closed and with my hands tied behind my back.. Im very excited to be running for the Suffolk County Legislatures 1st District, she said. Bellone's campaign reported receiving a maximum contribution of $50,000 from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Republican candidates are poised to take the majority of the Suffolk County Legislature for the first time in 16 years after three Democratic legislators were unseated Tuesday. For more than two decades, she was a stalwart volunteer for the Sachem Athletic Club, a sports program for boys and girls aged 6 to 13, where she served as a coach and mentor to numerous young athletes. 1) Contact the county elections board. Catherine Stark brings a wealth of experience in assisting and helping and working shoulder to shoulder with the people and stakeholders of the first legislative district, county Republican committee chairman Jesse Garcia said in an interview last Thursday. Polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and residents can report to their regular polling place on Election Day. She knows county government from the ground up, and we are excited about her candidacy and for the first legislative district being returned to the Republicans, Mr. Garcia said. As the next legislator in the 1st District, she will hit the ground running, and the people of the North Fork will not even miss a beat, he added. However, he maintains that his professional training within the public and private sector have prepared him in unique ways for the demands of the office. Results by Election District will be availabe after all EDs have reported. If the Republican victories are confirmed, it will be the first time the party has controlled Nassau County's leadership across the board in nearly two decades. 2023 12th LD Special Election Schedule of Board Activities. The Suffolk County Republican Committee nominate Ed Romaine as their candidate for county executive this November. People really believe and understand that there is a value in turning over the people who are in office, that after a period of years 12 years in this case its time to give someone else an opportunity, he said. When government continues to schedule meetings that are inaccessible to people, theyre sending a message that they do not want to have a democracy, she said. We have recently launched a new and improved website. We have a plan. - Each of Suffolk County's 328 polling places will be clean, safe and secure. The development of Upper Port has been a core tenet of her administration. . Before taking office, Browning worked as a school bus driver for the William Floyd School District in order to make ends meet and have the same hours as her children while they attended school. For Di Santo, the clerk must ensure the accurate recording of Town Board meetings and the efficient filing of legal records, among other tasks. He then received a loan mortgage originators license and has worked in mortgage banking ever since. I'm eager to get to work for the people of Suffolk, to enable everyone to have the chance to get a good paying job, to protect our clean air and water, to help families afford to live here, and to create safe, thriving communities," Calone said. We may not know the winner of this election, but I do know one thing - tomorrow, we get right back to work delivering for the incredible residents of Nassau County.". A graduate of Suffolk County Community College, Costell graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors degree in political science from C.W. Additionally, the program does not discriminate on the basis of party, incumbency status or any other criteria. Ray Tierney is a prosecutor who has dedicated his career to fighting for victims and protecting citizens. Current county executive Steve Bellone is term limited and will leave office . Before running for office, she was a social studies teacher, served as vice president of the Bellport Area Community Action Committee, and for over a decade was a trustee on the South Country Central School District Board of Education. Historic 5K fundraiser joins summer run series, Watching the clock has never been more entertaining, Sayville resident owns LI Sports and Rehabilitation Center, Bellport business owner helps lobby Bottle Bill, 20 Medford AvePatchogue, NY 11772 Like Di Santo, LaValle stressed he would maintain an active community presence if elected. The town clerk [could] go into each and every one of those council districts several times a year, appear at the senior centers and the local libraries to have discussions with people, she said. 60% Complete. Both candidates were asked about the function of the town clerk. Costell is the father of two daughters who attended Comsewogue High School. Were talking about a little relative to the countys $3.5 billion budget its virtually nothing. P.O. The residents of Nassau have taught a masterclass in resilience, and I have plenty in reserve. So far, he has received 6,396 votes to Di Santos 4,940. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Civic members generated some of the questions with others fielded from the audience. I dont think its in the best interest of Riverhead and the 1,600 acres is a great asset to the town.. "I haven't seen the science yet, for kids to have to wear masks in school. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. In a race to fill former Brookhaven Town Clerk Donna Lents (I) seat, Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) will square off against community advocate Lisa Di Santo, of East Patchogue. This item is available in full to subscribers. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); 462 -2022, Adopting a Charter Law, A Charter Law To Set Term . You just need to reset your password You can see very clearly that thats something we dont want to happen in Brookhaven. In my role as a Senator, I will continue to serve my constituents and remain committed to those critical priorities and others to move Nassau forward.". Calone also served as a trustee of the Long Island Power Authority from 2009 to 2012. Democrat Dave Calone, a venture capitalist and a former federal and state prosecutor, has announced his candidacy for election as Suffolk County executive next year. Please login or register. You have to be a part of the community.. I also formed the Riverhead downtown revitalization committee.. The office is actually understaffed, she said. He has made this evident in the past with supporting sewer installation in the Town of Smithtown, supporting bills to curb the heroin problem in Suffolk County and for a 2% tax levy increase cap for school districts to limit spending. County Executive Steve Bellone, a Democrat first elected in 2011, has reached his term limit and will not run next year, opening up the seat. Jason Richberg (D-West Babylon), minority leader of the county Legislature, joined Bellone in defending the program. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); Andrew Cuomo on August 24, 2021, Lt. Gov. He ran unsuccessfully against Anna Throne-Holst in 2016 for the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District. Someone takes their place and we have an input of different ideas and different personalities, and I think its been positive.. Results are not yet confirmed, but it appeared there would only be five Democratic winners in 18 legislative district races. She emphasized the significance of the Freedom of Information Law request process. %%EOF Lent and her husband of 48 years, Greg, raised their three children in North Patchogue and today have the additional joy of 10 grandchildren. No comments on this item She highlighted the programs voluntary nature, saying that individuals can opt out if they do not want to partake in it. That leads to a bit of stagnation, and I think its time for a fresh set of ideas, a fresh set of eyes, on whats happening in the Town Clerks Office.. Calone, 48, of Setauket, said in a news release he has raised $1 million in campaign funds. The 1993 law was poorly written, offering a loophole for those eager to circumvent its legislative intent, allowing officials to bypass its 12-year cap after a break in service. Unlike her mother, who had previously sat on the village Board of Trustees, Margot Garant was a first-time elected official upon entering the mayors office. The town clerk is the final appeals officer for the FOIL law, she said. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Prior to working with Mr. Krupski, she also worked with former county executive Robert Gaffney and former county legislator Jay Schneiderman. Schaffer pointed to Calones $1 million war chest and his background as a former prosecutor he worked for the U.S. Department of Justice from 1999 until 2003, and the New York State Attorney General's office from 2004 until 2005 as strengths for his campaign. We have 10 months until Election Day. The seven-term incumbent also advanced the envisioned Six Acre Park along Highlands Boulevard, with plans in place to preserve that last remaining tract of undeveloped land as open space. Republicans control the county Legislature with an 11-7 majority. Klein passed away on December 23 in his Lexington, Virginia home. His idea to make State University of New York a national brand by changing the name to University of New York, and making Stony Brook University the flagship of such a brand will give the Seawolves a chance to be part of the Top 10. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Text Only Version. t=d.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t))})(window,document, To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription. Republicans snagged some key races in Suffolk County, including the seat for district attorney. BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Voters go to the polls next week on Long Island to elect a county executive in Suffolk County. I am excited to get this campaign started, and I look forward to getting out and talking to residents about my vision for the future of our clerks office.. I'm looking . He then transitioned into the mortgage business, where he still works today. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); He viewed the clerk as a service provider rather than a policymaker or revenue generator, noting that empowering and providing the staff with the necessary resources will be critical. Still, Blakeman sounded very confident in the tight race, even though as many as 20,000 absentee ballots must still be counted with Curran trailing by just over 11,000 votes. 2022 Times Review Media Group All Rights Reserved, LI natives will take the stage at The Suffolk Thursday as part of new original music series, Peconic Bay Medical Center clinicians reflect on recent medical mission to El Salvador, At environmental forum, officials discuss host of issues including waste management, housing needs, Renowned guitarist Mike Dawes dazzles at The Suffolk, Deadly East Marion crash sparks firefighter safety concerns over battery fires, Girls Basketball: Porters fall in county finals. Post College. District 1 is a very large geographic district and its a beautiful area, Ms. Kent said. In an exclusive phone interview, LaValle reacted to the election outcome. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); LaValle introduced a multipronged approach, including attending community meetings and building a more prominent multimedia presence. Di Santo was selected unanimously during a telephonic convention of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee on Friday, Nov. 25. Outlining why she will not seek reelection, she told the group assembled at Village Hall that her decision to step down was motivated by a desire to let others into the political process. I would, as town clerk, try to appeal to the Town Board members to make many of the meetings much more accessible to the many people in the town who work.. Calone is a former federal prosecutor who served on Suffolks planning board and was a LIPA board member for several years. The race to fill Garants seat is now underway, with candidate announcements expected in the days and weeks ahead. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); I have faith in Nassau County and the good work we have accomplished over the last four years. He also was co-founder of a county initiative to support local small businesses and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A graduate from William Floyd High School in 1984 and from SUNY Maritime College in 1988, Mazzarella is currently the secretary/treasurer of Local 342, Long Island Public Service Employees, and dedicated his career to improving the working conditions of public employees. Browning is proud of her husband and her sons, Sean and Aodhan, who are serving their country in the military. 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