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Legislator Bontempi Sponsors Emergency Preparedness Presentation at Paumanack Village.

August 23, 2024 5:10 pm Comments Off

Greenlawn: On Thursday, July 11th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R – 18th L.D.) sponsored an “Emergency Preparedness” presentation with the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management at Paumanack Village in Greenlawn. The presentation was focused on outlining the potential threats that residents might face, including hurricanes, Nor’easters, inland and coastal flooding, severe thunderstorms, heat waves, wildfires, […]

August 23, 2024 5:04 pm Comments Off

Statement from Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine Regarding the Passage of Legislation Related to the Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program

“Today we took another important step toward providing the voters the opportunity to support this measure that helps safeguard our environment and improve water quality for generations to come. I thank my colleagues in the […]

LaLota Secures $40 Million for Long Island Sound

July 3, 2024 4:58 pm Comments Off

LaLota Secures $40 Million for Long Island Sound

HAUPPAUGE, NY – Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus, released the following statement after securing $40 million for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Long Island Sound geographic program.

“From fishing to tourism to its role as a critical natural resource, the Long Island […]

Standing Strong for Israel

May 23, 2024 4:52 pm Comments Off

Friend,
Today, I want to reaffirm my unwavering support for Israel and call on all of us to continue to confront antisemitism.
In Congress, I have consistently backed legislation aimed at bolstering the alliance between the United States and Israel for two primary reasons:

Firstly, both our nations are founded on the principles of religious freedom, a cornerstone […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Weekly Digest Bulletin

April 15, 2024 4:44 pm Comments Off

Hunting and Trapping Newsletter

03/26/2024

Hunting and Trapping Newsletter
DEC Announces Bear Harvest Totals for 2023
New York bear hunters harvested an estimated 1,356 black bears during the 2023 big game hunting seasons. Overall harvest increased slightly compared to the 2022 hunting season, with the greatest harvest density occurring in areas of the Catskills. An estimated 485 bears were […]

SUFFOLK SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO HOLD GRADUATION CEREMONY

April 10, 2024 4:39 pm Comments Off

SUFFOLK SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO HOLD GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 58 NEW CORRECTION OFFICERS

(BRENTWOOD, NY) On Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a graduation ceremony for 58 new Correction Officers at the Van Nostrand Theatre at the Grant campus of Suffolk County Community College. Family and friends will be present […]

February 20, 2024 4:32 pm Comments Off

Susan Abbott, Technology Support TA at Commack High School, is Commack School District’s first recipient of the ASSET Bright Light Award. ASSET, Long Island’s premiere Association for Supervisors of Educational Technology, honors individuals from all over Long Island for the transformative work they do in the area of instructional technology.

Susan was selected this year for […]

Can the Holidays Season Put Extra Stress on Your Heart?

December 20, 2023 4:17 pm Comments Off

The Holiday Season is in full swing. Between decking the halls and spinning the dreidel, this time of year can be especially stressful — not only on our minds, but our bodies too.
It is common to try to squeeze in too much in a normal week — preparations can lead to feeling more stress, drinking […]

Neighborhood Enhancement Fund Sprouts 28 Trees Around Huntington Town Hall

November 25, 2023 4:05 pm Comments Off

Councilman Salvatore Ferro enthusiastically champions the ongoing mission to elevate the environmental vitality and visual allure of the Town of Huntington. Emphasizing his commitment, Councilman Ferro remarked, “I take great pride in endorsing the town’s beautification endeavors through the Environmental Open Space and Park Fund Advisory Committee.”

In response to the threat posed by the Emerald […]

LaLota Introduces Resolution to Expel Lying Fraudster George Santos

October 29, 2023 3:58 pm Comments Off

LaLota Introduces Resolution to Expel Lying Fraudster George Santos

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, New York First Congressional District Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) helped introduce a privileged resolution to expel George Santos from the House of Representatives for his endless list of lies and defrauding of voters and donors. Under the rules of the House, a privileged resolution must […]