Thursday, May 15, 2025 ~ Volume 137 ~ Issue Number 26 ~ $1.00
Suffolk & Nassau Jointly Oppose Even-Year Election Law By Matt Meduri
Last October, the New York State Legislature passed a bill that would align local, odd-numbered year elections with state and federal, even-numbered year elections. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul (D), the legislation’s stated intention was to increase turnout, save public funds by condensing elections, and ease “voter fatigue.” Shortly thereafter, A New York State Supreme Court judge found the law unconstitutional. After a lengthy appeal process, the State Court of Appeals has ruled that the law is valid. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R-Center Moriches) and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R-Atlantic Beach) held a joint press conference in Farmingdale on Tuesday afternoon to oppose the decision and bring a lawsuit before the Court of Appeals, a symbol of unity between the two neighboring counties along with a cavalcade of elected officials from both sides of Route 110. Exec. Blakeman (left) and Suffolk Co. Exec. Romaine (right) hold up a sample ballot pursuant to NY’s even-year election law (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Lawless Legislator:
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Women for Wehrheim Rally Against Harassment from Trotta By Matt Meduri The 2025 Smithtown Supervisors race is heating up to unexpected - and unnecessary - levels. Two-term incumbent Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R-Kings Park) is running for a third four-year term. For the last year, term-limited Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) has railed against the Town government in terms of development, housing, and building density. Trotta’s rhetoric culminated in his decision to primary Wehrheim for the Republican nomination on June 24. But the campaign has reached new heights, as multiple ethics complaints have been filed against Trotta and his legislative aide, Mike Rosato, over their intimidating behavior that many have described as harassment and downright bullying. On Monday evening, Wehrheim held a “Women for Wehrheim” rally at his Kings Park campaign headquarters to bring forth some of the women who have been intimidated or otherwise harassed by Legislator Trotta.
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Women rally for Supervisor Wehrheim at his campaign HQ in Kings Park (Credit - Wehrheim for Supervisor)
FULL STORIES ON:
Smithtown BOE Candidate Spotlights Pages 3, 14, 15
LaLota Holds Line on SALT Cap Page 11
Smithtown BOE Endorsements Page 26