News 12 hosts Suffolk County executive debate

Republican Ed Romaine exchanged jabs with Democrat Dave Calone over topics including taxes, the environment and public safety.

Kevin Vesey

Oct 25, 2023, 2:19 AM

Updated 198 days ago

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The candidates for Suffolk County executive faced off in a News 12 debate Tuesday night.
Republican Ed Romaine exchanged jabs with Democrat Dave Calone over topics including taxes, the environment and public safety.
Romaine touted his 40-year career in public service, including his current role as Brookhaven town supervisor.
Calone presented himself as a political outsider, emphasizing his experience as a prosecutor and a business leader.
The debate turned heated on multiple occasions, with both candidates going into attack mode and accusing the other of lying.


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