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Environmentalists Blast Marcellino For Water Bill Defeat

July 21, 2014 1:53 pm Comments Off

The Long Island Environmental Voters Forum has taken the position that those who did not vote to support the clean water bill, no matter what the reason, are ineligible for endorsement in the state-wide elections, this fall. Environmentalists vowed to pursue the legislation. They sent the following letter to Senator Marcellino.
The Honorable
Carl Marcellino
New York State […]

Carbon Monoxide Detection Legislation Passed Assembly

July 20, 2014 7:00 am Comments Off

Prior to passage of this bill, one- and two-family homes and apartments were required to be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.

Carefree Day On Long Island

July 16, 2014 2:17 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently voiced his proud support of Long Island’s 2nd Annual Carfree Day on September 22, 2014. A global event, Carfree Day encourages people to use alternative transportation sources, such as transit and biking, to help build awareness, reduce traffic, conserve energy, and reduce CO2 emissions.
“Carfree Day is about taking action to positively […]

Meet The Candidate – Rob Astorino on Sunday, July 13

July 13, 2014 1:52 pm Comments Off

Rob Astorino, Republican/Conservative Candidate for NYS Governor will be at Greenlawn Moose Lodge.

County Executive Praises Streamlined Health Permit Process

July 6, 2014 6:43 am Comments Off

From the Office of County Executive Bellone
Suffolk County launched a streamlined process July 1 for obtaining Health Department permits, reducing the steps and time required of residents and businesses to win permits for their projects.
“Our goal is to ensure safe, responsible and quality building practices while at the same time make certain the permit approval […]

Raia: Woman & Children Left Behind At End Of Session

July 5, 2014 10:38 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia expresses disappointment at the end of the 2014 legislative session.

Re-Powering Northport

July 1, 2014 9:34 am 1 Comment

A Legislative Op-Ed by Assemblyman Andrew Raia.

Town Board News Briefs

June 30, 2014 5:09 am Comments Off

Town of Huntington Youth Bureau is eligible to receive funding from Suffolk County Youth Bureau in the amount of $172,735.00 for the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Some of the programs under the Youth bureau include REACH CYA, Sanctuary’s STILLS and Family Social Worker, Tri-Community and Youth Agency, Project EXCEL, Contract […]

Bellone Applauds State Delegation for Approving Park Police Reclassification Plan

June 28, 2014 6:25 am Comments Off

The state legislation, which passed both houses with overwhelming bipartisan support (121-16 Assembly, 55-0 Senate), was sponsored by Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Steve Englebright.

Lally Wins Republican Primary

June 24, 2014 10:37 pm Comments Off

Representative In Congress, 3rd Congressional District Unofficial results