PHILADELPHIA — The Democratic convention formally nominated Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday, making history by choosing a woman to be the first standard-bearer of a major political party, a breakthrough underscored by a deeply personal speech by Bill Clinton calling her “the best darn change-maker I have ever known.”
At 6:39 p.m., the hall erupted in cheers and joyful tears as South Dakota cast the decisive 15 votes to put Mrs...read more ››
Voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose Democrats who will vie this fall for three congressional seats representing Long Island — including in two of the most competitive districts in the region.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the 1st District, 3rd District and 5th District Democratic primaries.
The 3rd District primary — prompted by the surprise retirement of Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) — includes five candidates...read more ››
Democrats Dave Calone and Anna Throne-Holst are locked in a competitive — and expensive — primary Tuesday for the chance to face freshman GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin in what is expected to be one of the nation’s most competitive general election congressional races in November.
Calone, 42 of Setauket, is the former chairman of the Suffolk County Planning Commission and president and CEO of the venture capital firm Jovian Holdings.
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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 ››
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 ››
Democrat Todd Kaminsky was declared the official winner Monday of a close New York state Senate race for the convicted former GOP majority leader’s Long Island seat, handing the Democrats a majority of seats in the chamber.
Kaminsky beat Republican Chris McGrath by 886 votes, according to the numbers certified by Nassau County election officials.
Kaminsky was ahead by 780 votes on election day two weeks ago, but McGrath refused...read more ››
Assemb. Todd Kaminsky of Long Beach was declared the winner of last month's special election in the 9th Senate District to replace former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos on May 2, 2016. (Credit: James Escher)
For the first time in six years, Long Island has a Democratic state senator, as Assemb. Todd Kaminsky of Long Beach on Monday was declared the winner of last month’s special election in the 9th Senate District to replace former...read more ››
SHELTER ISLAND DEMOCRATS VOTE STRONG
Unofficial Presidential Primary Results
Shelter Island, NY, April 20, 2016– Shelter Island Democrats surpassed previous presidential primary turnouts this Tuesday. The unofficial results are as follows: 298 registered Democrats voted in person, in addition to 95 absentee ballots that were requested. Of the registered Republicans, 234 voted in person, in addition to the 34 absentee ballots that...read more ››
