Candidates rejected for independent lines
Photo credit: David Pokress, 2011 | A file photo of Ricardo Montano.
The Suffolk Board of Elections has rejected petitions of two candidates seeking independent ballot lines.
The board Wednesday rejected petitions of Jaime Martinez of Rocky Point seeking to join the open state Senate contest in the 4th District, in which Suffolk Legis. Ricardo Montano (D-Brentwood) is vying with Assemb. Philip Boyle (R-Bay Shore) for the seat held by retiring GOP incumbent...