MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024
VETERANS DAY
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
Thursday, November 7, 2024 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 3 ~ $1.00
The Art of the Comeback:
Trump Wins By Matt Meduri An election of historic, unprecedented circumstances was endcapped with a result of equal proportions: Donald Trump (R-FL) has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA) in the 2024 presidential election. Trump is now the second president since Grover Cleveland (D-NY), and the first Republican in history, to earn a second non-consecutive term. “President Joe Biden called President Donald J. Trump to congratulate him on his victory and extended an invitation to the White House to ensure a smooth transition between the current Administration and the incoming Administration. President Trump looks forward to the meeting, which will take place shortly, and very much appreciated the call,” said Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign Communications Director, in a statement. Continued on page 12 & 13
Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he exits his Nassau Coliseum rally (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Garbarino, Weik, Smith, Gandolfo Cruise to Victory By Matt Meduri
(L) Congressman Garbarino, (R) Senator Weik (Credit - Matt Meduri)
FULL STORIES ON:
Carpenter’s Corner Page 3
Islip Town Historian Recognized Page 15
Bergin’s Brief Page 22
In addition to Donald Trump (R-FL) winning the presidency in a historic fashion, he will be joined in the House by Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport), while Albany will receive proven incumbents. Shortly after Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Amityville) was projected to defeat John Avlon (D-Gramercy Park) in NY-01, Garbarino was projected to beat Rob Lubin (D-Lindenhurst) in NY-02 by a margin of 60%-40%. “By sending myself and Nick LaLota back to Congress, we are going to put this country back on the right track!” Garbarino told a fired-up crowd at Patchogue’s Stereo Garden. Continued on page 10