Democrats have made significant gains in both the Suffolk and Nassau County Legislatures, unseating a Republican incumbent in Suffolk and claiming an open seat in Nassau.
In Suffolk's 1st District, Democrat Greg Doroski defeated Republican Legis. Stark for the North Fork seat, with virtually all precincts reporting late Tuesday.
“In Suffolk County, when we get knocked down, we get right back up and we’re ready to fight.” - Richard Schaffer, Suffolk Democratic chairman
Author's summary: Democrats picked up seats in both counties.