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Councilmember Waski Social Media Post Controversy
Town of Riverhead
Summary
Multiple speakers chastised Councilwoman Waski over a Facebook post about 9/11 hero and former FDNY firefighter Kevin Shea; she apologized on the record, and Shea invited her to get to know him. The exchange dominated the latter half of public comment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Community members seeking civility in local politics.
⚠️Who could be affected
Community trust and the individuals involved.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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