Berland, Cook Win Huntington Town Board Seats

Incumbant Susan Berland and newcomer Gene Cook have won Town Board seats in Huntington.

Cook said the victory was bittersweet.

"I thought that we would do a little better and I was hoping that we would, but the people have spoken to me and they want something done," said Cook, after his victory speech Tuesday at the Thatched Cottage in Huntington. "I'm going to go out there and do everything I can at Town Hall from now on."

With 163 out of 178 districts in, Cook holds a lead of 18,450 votes to Berland's 17,998.

Berland, a Democrat, and Cook, an Indendent Party member, fought off a tough challenge from Huntington Bay Mayor Herb Morrow who finished third. Incumbent Glenda Jackson finished fourth. 

Republican Herb Morrow has conceded defeat at the Thatched Cottage at about 11:30 p.m. with 16,398 votes.

During the campaign, Cook, the owner of an asphalt and concrete company, promised to fight for lower the taxes more affordable housing.

Morrow said the loss was disapointing but he will stay active in the community.

It was the culmination of a hard run for Cook who had  in September for the Republican nomination after ordered the candidate removed from the Republican ticket.

During the campaign, Cook, the owner of an asphalt and concrete company, promised to fight for lower the taxes more affordable housing.