Endorsement - Lou Imbroto, Thomas Hand and Andrew Monteleone for Oyster Bay Town Board
The Republican teammates of Supervisor Joe Saladino are - each of them - outstanding public servants - with unique strengths and talents.  Most importantly, Lou Imbroto, Tom Hand and Andrew Monteleone all work as a team with Joe Saladino - bringing in new and good ideas - and contributing to the public good. No political games, no sleazy backstabbing - just a mature approach by competent people to best serve the public.  Joe Saladino could not have made Oyster Bay the "be


Endorsement - Joe Saladino for Oyster Bay Supervisor
Joe Saladino runs the "best-run town on Long Island," according to nearly all municipal analysts.  Saladino took office eight years ago after a series of scandals and a crash in municipal finances. Saladino took charge - firing corrupt and incompetent officials - and assembling the best talent and team on Long Island.  After eight years - it shows: Taxes are down; bond ratings are up - way up; Parks, ballfields, skating rinks are all clean and safe; Beaches are clean, g
Jennifer Gallub-Pravato for Nassau Legislature (District 16)
Jennifer Gallub-Pravato has been waging a strong campaign to unseat longtime incumbent Arnold Drucker for the Syosset-Plainview district.  Drucker has been described as "tired" and "lazy" by many in his own Democratic party. "He just doesn't work that hard," stated one Democrat.  Jennifer Gallub-Pravato is strongly supporting County Executive Bruce Blakeman, is the wife of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, who is working tirelessly for her. It's time for a change.


Delia DeRiggi-Whitton for Nassau Legislature (District 11)
Delia DeRiggi-Whitton has been Democratic Minority Leader of the Nassau Legislature, serving as the "loyal opposition," while keeping her often-fractious Democratic coalition together. Â It was not always easy, but DeRiggi-Whitton has been an effective Legislator and leader - often working with Republicans on common projects, while still delivering for her own Glen Cove-Port Washington district. Â The Leader endorses Delia DeRiggi-Whitton for Nassau Legislature.


Endorsement - Samantha Goetz for Nassau Legislature (District 18)
Samantha Goetz won this north shore Oyster Bay seat two years ago, defeating the once seemingly invincible but now aging and corrupted "boy politician" Joshua Lafazan.  After the years of crazed scheming and endless "politics" of Lafazan, the North Shore craved "normalcy." Samantha Goetz has delivered that, with a steady, intelligent competence that is refreshing.  A young mother - with two young daughters in school - living in Locust Valley, Goetz is an outstanding Legisl
Endorsements Bennardo & Grizopoulos Huntington Town Board
Dr Dave Bennardo has served on the Huntington Town Board for the past four years, having been swept in during the GOP wave election of 2021.  Bennardo has brought a unique background as the former Superintendent of the South Huntington School District - and a lifelong educator. His approach to town government has been more practical - trying to solve problems - than dealing with the destructive Town Hall "political intrigue" that has characterized the Smyth administration.


Endorsement - Andre Sorrentino for Huntington Highway Superintendent
Andre Sorrentino was elected as Highway Superintendent of Huntington four years ago, and took over an office plagued by corruption, sloth and nepotism. Sorrentino went right to work, hired some excellent senior staff - like Deputy Highway Superintendent George Schwertl - and got to work cleaning, patching, plowing and repaving Huntington's roadways.  By all accounts, Sorrentino has been an effective leader in the Highway department - and he tolerates no corruption, slacking


Endorsement - Chad Lupinacci for Suffolk Legislature (District 16)
Former NYS Assemblyman and Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci is looking to make a comeback after stepping down from a reelection campaign for Supervisor four years ago. Â Lupinacci is challenging freshman Suffolk Legislator Rebecca Sanin, who has represented this Huntington Station, West Hills, Elwood and Brentwood district over the past two years. Â This newspaper has previously endorsed Chad Lupinacci on several occasions, and did NOT endorse Sanin when she ran for Super


Endorsement - Stephanie Bontempi for Suffolk Legislature (District 18)
Stephanie Bontempi was elected to the Suffolk Legislature four years ago - and has distinguished herself as a conscientious and hard-working public servant. Â Bontempi spent her earlier career as a school teacher and administrator - teaching most recently at the Green Vale School in Old Brookville. Â She has distinguished herself in the Suffolk Legislature working on environmental issues, supporting the local small business community and protecting women's rights. Â Bontempi


Endorsement - Pan Panzenbeck and Team for Glen Cove
Pam Panzenbeck was elected as the Mayor of Glen Cove four years ago, and is now seeking another term. Â And what a difference those four years have made to improve Glen Cove: the Garvies Point re-development has been nearly completed; Glen Cove's downtown is seeing real improvements and new businesses; crime is down, with everywhere in Glen Cove feeling safer; Glen Cove property values are climbing upwards; and Glen Cove has posted a historic budget surplus. Â Much of this du








