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North Shore voters turned out in record numbers in Tuesday’s election, deciding critical races and social issues that have dominated the national conversation. With a focus on abortion, the economy and the state of American democracy, voters made bold choices, electing local leaders and approving a new Equal Rights Amendment to the state Constitution. Incumbent Cong ressman Tom Suozzi and Assemblymen Charles Lavine and Jake Blumencranz secured wins, along with State Sen. Jack Martins. The passage of Proposition 1, the Equal Rights Amendment, was one of the night’s standout results. The amendment updates New York’s Constitution to protect against discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy outcomes, guaranteeing r e p r o d u c t ive h e a l t h c a r e autonomy. Civil rights advocates across the state celebrated the amendment as a foundational step for expanding protections in a changing legal landscape. “I am extraordinarily

mation so that people who are interested can lear n more about our history.” The United Methodist The United Methodist Church of Sea Cliff will cele- Church of Sea Cliff traces its brate a remarkable milestone origins to the Sea Cliff Grove on Nov. 17, as the church marks a n d M e t r o p o l i t a n C a m p its 150th anniversary. The fes- Ground Association, which tivities will honor not only the purchased 240 acres of land in 1871. T his early church’s enduring Methodist associapresence in the village but also its tion transfor med deep roots in the the land into a founding history of summer camp Sea Cliff. meeting destinaThe anniversary tion, complete with celebration will a boardwalk, begin with a coms t e a m b o a t p i e r, memorative service water works, and a at 10 a.m., led by massive wooden the bishop of the taber nacle that New York Annual could seat 5,000. Conference of the MIYEONG KANG Thousands came United Methodist pastor, United f r o m N e w Yo rk C h u r c h . A l u n - Methodist Church of City by train and cheon will follow in Sea Cliff boat, gathering in the church’s fellowtents for worship ship hall. Members and fellowship. of the congregation, former As families began settling in churchgoers, and community Sea Cliff year-round, a permaresidents are invited, though nent Methodist congregation reservations are requested. took shape. By 1874, the church “It’s a time for us to reflect held regular services in a small on the church’s legacy and cele- building on 14th Avenue, which brate its connection to the com- was later known as the “Old munity,” said Sarah Halliday, a Chapel.” This building eventutrustee of the church board. ally housed a variety of com“What the church is doing is munity events and even served bringing together a lot of inforCONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Tom Suozzi was re-elected to another term in Congress. pleased that the voters of New York passed the Equal Rights Amendment by a two-to-one margin,” Lavine said. “It’s critically important that we have these rights embedded in our state Constitution. This is a victory for every New Yorker.” In one of the closest races of the night, Suozzi, a Democrat, narrowly defeated his Republican challenger, Michael LiPetri Jr., to retain his seat in the 3rd Congressional District. Suozzi

won 51 percent of the vote, to LiPetri’s 49 percent. “ T h e r e a s o n I wo n i s because people know me, and they know that I reject extremism,” Suozzi said. “I’m a Democrat, a true-blue, dyed-in-thewool Democrat. But I’ll work with anyone to solve problems, because I’m a true-blue, dyedin-the-wool American.” He emphasized the frustration among his constituents CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

ELECTION RESULTS Office

Leading

Opponent

3rd Congressional District

Thomas Suozzi (D) ............... 51%

Michael LiPetri Jr. (R) ...49%

State Senate District 7

Jack Martins (R) ..................55%

Kim Keiserman (D) .......45%

Assembly District 13

Charles Lavine (D) ..............55%

Ruka Anzai (R) ............45%

Assembly District 15

Jake Blumencranz (R) ..........58%

William L. Murphy (D) ...42%

Unofficial results as of midnight EST Wednesday

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