The tale of a local diner owner who sought local elected office, and the dangers he faced with his business. (entrepreneur.com)
Squadron's Senate seat is safely Democratic, but he joins several lawmakers in the mainline conference who are seeking to leave the chamber, including Republican Sen. Phil Boyle and Democratic Sens. George Latimer and Ruben Diaz Sr., who are running for local elected office. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The Democrats were thrown a curve Wednesday morning when Highway Superintendent Pete Harris, the party's only representative in local elected office, announced he will retire at the end of his term. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)