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On election night 2016, Republican Suffolk County Chairman John Jay LaValle praised Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) by saying he had gone to Washington, D.C., and become “a national TV star.”
It was fitting praise, considering the direction politics has taken under President Trump. It’s all about ratings. (more…)
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Just so you know what they look like — a false albacore landed by our columnist on a trip two years ago.
Several readers have asked about the status of my secret weapon (“Secret agent fisherman,” September 13). See below. (more…)
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A new device is being tried to catch more fish. Details revealed below.
I wish that I could start by saying that last week the fish were just jumping into boats and they were all huge. I also wish I could say the water was flat, clear, cool and calm but it just didn’t work out that way. (more…)
KELLY ZEGERS PHOTO Perry Gershon in June after winning the Democratic primary.
Perry Gershon of East Hampton won the Democratic primary in June for the 1st Congressional District. He’ll challenge Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) in November for his seat in Congress. Mr. Gershon sat down with the editors and reporters of Times Review ahead of the election to discuss a few of the issues that are a focus in the campaign.
Here is a condensed version of the conversation. (more…)
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A new flyer being mailed across the East End on behalf of Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) is leaving some Democrats scratching their heads. (more…)