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

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.   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.   This newspaper has previously endorsed Chad Lupinacci on several occasions, and did NOT endorse Sanin when she ran for Super

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

Pam Panzenbeck was elected as the Mayor of Glen Cove four years ago, and is now seeking another term.   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.   Much of this du

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.

Four years ago, this newspaper endorsed Ed Smyth for Huntington Supervisor.  We made a huge mistake - and apologize to our readers.   The Leader endorses moderate Democrat Cooper Macco.   Smyth has revealed himself as a nasty, corrupt and back-stabbing person. Nixon on a bad day - all political "dirty tricks" and self-dealing. Incredibly, Smyth and his team filed fake misconduct charges against two (2) out of his three (3) current Republican running-mates - all later dismisse

The only candidate for NYC Mayor talking sense - and having sound policies to fight crime, lower taxes, attract business and make NYC more affordable - is the Republican nominee and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa.   Disgraced ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo - the man who resigned after sexually harassing dozens of women, signing the "no-bail" reform into law - releasing hundreds of thousands of violent criminals; and ordering infected COVID patients into our Nursing Homes - ki

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 c

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

Bruce Blakeman for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman won in a close election in 2021 - but after four years of real accomplishments - tax reductions, more police, lower crime, cleaner government, protection for schoolgirls, and protection against antisemites and anti-suburban thugs and racists - this should be a landslide win for Bruce Blakeman.  Bruce Blakeman has earned another term, and for the sake of our families, businesses and neighborhoods - we need Bruce. The Le