Democrats say they won't run against Vecchio
Democratic leaders say they may field no candidate in November against GOP Smithtown Supervisor Patrick Vecchio following his oath-of-office fiasco. Vecchio was reappointed by the town board, but faces a special election in November unless the courts or special state legislation allow him to serve the four-year term he won last fall.
Smithtown Democratic chairman Ed Maher said "the people have spoken," and Vecchio and GOP town board member Lynne Nowick -- who like Vecchio failed to sign an oath card in time -- "should be allowed to serve out their terms." Suffolk Democratic chairman Richard Schaffer said he'd prefer the state bill, but may consider a one-time pass for Vecchio.-- Rick Brand
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
