School Bond Vote Set
The vote for the $78.3 million school bond issue has been set for October 11 between 6 am and 9 pm.  Residents will also vote on a separate bond issue of $6.9 million for construction of a second gym for the Riverhead High School.  Residents in this area will vote at the Riley Avenue Elementary School (not the high school).  Residents in other areas will vote at local schools.  Check your voter card.

Altschuler vs Bishop

It is now almost certain that Randy Altschuler will repeat his attempt to unseat Congressman Tim Bishop in his bid for another term.  Altschuler has all but wrapped up his backing from Republicans and Conservatives.  Altschuler ran a very close race against Bishop in 2010 and this record of vote getting has not gone unnoticed by the GOP  and Conservative parties.

McCaughey vs. Gillibrand

Betsy McCaughey, former Lt Governor under George Pataki and very strong health care advocate is being pushed to oppose Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in the run for the U.S. Senate next year.  McCaughey is a high profile, health care expert who has made numerous appearances before Congress and was the primary antagonist in the fight against Hillary Clinton's health care plan.  She disagreed with Pataki on many issues when he ran the State and even ran for Governor as an independent when Pataki ran for reelection.

Christie Says No Again
NJ Governor Chris Christie can't be convinced, at the moment, to throw his hat into the Presidential ring.  Sounds like he means it this time.