Cooper Macco

09/07/2026

We deserve better from our local government.

News of interest to the residents of Huntington, NY

07/21/2026

Late yesterday afternoon, I was informed the NYS AG had subpoenaed the Town on Huntington for employment records related to the 2025 Election. While NYS recently passed legislation to prohibit party raiding like this from occurring in the future, it does not resolve the residents’ call for justice related to last years results. I look forward to seeing where this investigation goes, and I hope it provides the public with the answers they deserve.

07/14/2026

During the 2025 campaign, I warned that the Town's proposed 2026 budget relied on smoke and mirrors. Based on the rapid depletion of reserves, I said piercing the tax cap within a few years was inevitable. (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQaeoanDO8f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)

Supervisor Smyth publicly dismissed those concerns, insisting the Town was in excellent financial shape and pointing to its surplus and bond ratings (https://www.facebook.com/reel/1552918042391134)

Less than nine months later, the Town Board is signaling its intent to pierce the tax cap in 2027. The issue isn't just the budget—it's transparency. Taxpayers deserve honest financial reporting, not election-year talking points. It's time to hold our local leaders accountable and demand better for the Town of Huntington. We were right. Taxpayers deserved the truth then and they deserve it now.

06/13/2026

Even though it’s been 7 months since Election Day, the story of party line hijacking is particularly important as we head into June primaries. While this story may understate the efforts of our campaign, the bottom line is accurate - bad actors interfered in this election for their personal gain. The victim remains to be the Town of Huntington and the voting public. I hope the Office of the AG completes its investigation and prosecutes those at fault. Until then, inform yourself about who’s on the ballot and what they stand for.

How a Long Island grandma and a crew of volunteer firefighters helped facilitate a ballot hijacking that changed New York elections forever.

03/06/2026

Last night, I had the privilege of attending the Tri-CYA Honor Roll Induction, honoring remarkable community members (and friends) Barry Lites and Kelly Smith. Proud that the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce was a small part of their journey.

02/01/2026

This stretch of cold weather has a silver lining - St. John’s pond has frozen! It’s been about 15 years since I skated here and I don’t recall it being frozen end to end like this since my childhood. Glad the boys got to experience this

01/15/2026

This appointment is cleared based on his stellar driving record and knowledge of the nuances of NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law. I expect nothing less from the Suffolk GOP given their majority in the legislature

01/01/2026

First chair on the first day of the New Year!

12/23/2025

I applaud NYS in passing this legislation. When bad actors hijack third party lines, the victims are the voters. I hope this brings real change for Long Island elections and puts an end to the practice once and for all and bring piece of mind to anyone who chooses to run for a local election

11/22/2025

Earlier tonight, Mike and some of his 91 United teammates gave back to the community, helping the Port Jefferson Lions with their 2025 Holiday Food Basket Drive. Proud of Mike for dedicating his time to such a worthy cause