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Editorial: Why Matthews Should NOT Receive a Suffolk County District Court Seat

November 3, 2014 10:22 am Comments Off

The November 4th elections include 3 picks for the Suffolk County District Court seat. In total, six candidates are vying for three judicial seats. They Include Walter D. Long, Paul H. Senzer, Steven Hackeling, Patricia Grant Flynn, Paul M. Hensley and James Matthews. Long, Senzer and Hackeling are running on the Republican Line while Matthews […]

Letter To The Editor – Georgina “Gigi” Bowman Endorsement

November 3, 2014 9:06 am Comments Off

Tuesday’s election is an important one and I think it’s about time there were some changes.
We don’t have to be rocket scientists to know that politicians are corrupt. The belief that our elected officials are above the law runs strongly throughout our government. I don’t have to show you examples of this, just open the […]

Election Coverage 2014: Letter To The Editor – Smart Schools Technology Bond Act

November 3, 2014 6:12 am Comments Off

Election Day is tomorrow and there is a bond on the ballot called the Smart Schools Technology Bond Act. On the surface it sounds great, who doesn’t love the idea of more technology in our schools. BUT, it’s not really that great an idea. It’s a 2 billion dollar bond that will create more debt […]

Election Coverage 2014 – New York State Proposals

November 3, 2014 6:05 am 1 Comment

This Voter Guide was created by The Legue of Woman Voters of Suffolk County. It will help you evaluate the New York State proposals that will be on the November 2014 ballot.
PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE
FORM OF SUBMISSION (how the proposal will be presented to you on the ballot): Revising State’s Redistricting Procedure
The proposed amendment to sections […]

Election Coverage 2014 – Suffolk County Proposals

November 3, 2014 5:53 am Comments Off

This Voter Guide was created by The League of Women Voters of Suffolk County. It will help you evaluate the Suffolk County proposals that will be on the November 2014 ballot.
SUFFOLK COUNTY PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE (appears as proposal #4 on the ballot after the three NYS proposals)
FORM OF SUBMISSION (how the proposal will be presented to […]

County Received Grants For YouthBuild Long Island

November 2, 2014 5:20 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone joined United Way of Long Island in announcing Monday that it has received $1.45 million in federal and state grants for YouthBuild Long Island, a community development program where students age 18 to 24 receive hands-on construction skills and green-building techniques. Students in the program have the opportunity to earn their GEDs while […]

The Minstrel Players Announce Annual Holiday Production

November 1, 2014 1:17 pm Comments Off

Northport’s oldest theatre group, The Minstrel Players Theatre Company of Northport, prepare for their 9th Holiday production at Houghton Hall – Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village. They are the first to stage Charles Dickens’ classic in this are, “A Christmas Carol”, and are happy to continue this Northport Village holiday […]

Stand Up For Peace Candlelight Vigil Today

November 1, 2014 9:17 am Comments Off

Lottery Deadline for Free Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems is November 14

November 1, 2014 8:15 am Comments Off

19 Homeowners to Receive System with Estimated $15,000 Value; Advanced Systems Reduce Nitrogen Pollution, Enhance Water Quality.

When Changing Clocks – Check C.O. & Smoke Detectors

November 1, 2014 6:50 am Comments Off

CO – colorless and odorless — is considered the silent, cold weather killer since so many deaths occur as the result of defective or poorly operated home heating devices. CO poisoning can kill without warning.