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More declarations

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman has been declared the winner – Kaiman won in spite of a major corruption scandal in the town building department that occurred during his tenure.
It doesn’t look as good for TOBAY supervisor candidate Joe Terino Jr.

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Suozzi says a new report on the financial status of Nassau County will be announced at a press conference at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Rest assured, News 12 Long Island will be there.

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A mixed bag so far

Spurts of applause can be heard here at the Radisson as some of Suffolk County’s Republicans are beginning to take a commanding lead. Already well in control of legislative districts 1, 2 and 6, as well as several of the local races. Now they’re just waiting on the results of races that are still up [...]

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Mum’s the word

Suffolk Republicans aren’t saying much right now. Many of the races, including Legislative District 7 and Brookhaven supervisor remain close and no one is looking to concede yet.
The room is full but the podium has stayed empty as everyone patiently waits until all districts report.

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Victory!

In less than coincidental timing, Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs and County Executive Tom Suozzi just entered the building and made their way directly to the podium.
 Chairman Jay Jacobs took the mic first, asking all the remaining legislators to take center stage.
The crowd roars!!!!! Jacobs has declared David Mejias the victor in the 14th Legislative District! [...]

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Domination is the only way to describe the early returns for Legis. Kevan Abrahams (LD 1). 25% of precincts are reporting and Abrahams has 82% of the vote. While cautioning against over-excitement, he has decided to pursue the presiding officer position if the Dems retain their majority.
Joining him is state Senator (and former [...]

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Foley ahead

In one of the most hotly contested races this year, as of 10:30, Democrat Brian Foley, the incumbent supervisor in Brookhaven, is ahead with 54 percent of the vote. The crowd here roars in approval every time the numbers are updated.

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To declare, or not to declare

Nassau Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs will take the podium at 10:45 to make an announcement – pure speculation: Mejias will be involved. The legislator had a tough battle this year and the numbers are still coming in.
Since arriving, he’s spent most of his time in the back room behind the stage along with Jacobs and [...]

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Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello has declared victory in the 3rd Legislative District. Mondello says Republican incumbent John Ciotti will beat challenger Ali Mirza by about 1,000 votes.
Earlier in the night, Mondello told News 12 Long Island that he was worried about the seat. A Mirza victory would have dealt a major blow [...]

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Politicians and supporters alike are cramming in here to watch as the districts slowly begin reporting numbers. Many are anxiously awaiting the winner of the Brookhaven supervisor race.
Despite Democratic incumbent Brian Foley’s slim lead early, people here remain hopeful that Robert DiCarlo can pull out the win.
The rationale? If you listen to old superstitions, it’s [...]

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