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Suffolk Beaches Closed a Second Time in 3 Weeks

June 15, 2015 6:44 pm Comments Off

SUFFOLK COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
NEWS RELEASE

STEVEN BELLONE
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE

JAMES L. TOMARKEN, MD
MPH, MBA, MSW
COMMISSIONER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 15, 2015
County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 64 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall
Due […]

Suffolk’s Water Quality Problems

May 7, 2015 9:48 am Comments Off

Suffolk County recently released the thousand page report called the Comprehensive Water Resources management Plan. The report states, “Suffolk County’s water quality is at a tipping point. We face an alarming trend in the quality of the water our families drink, compounded by impairment of many bodies of water in which our families play. The […]

Peter Scully Named to Lead Suffolk’s Largest Water Infrastructure Initiative in a Generation

May 6, 2015 8:56 am Comments Off

From the Office of County Executive Bellone
County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that he has named Peter Scully to lead Suffolk County’s largest water infrastructure initiative in 40 years. Scully, who has served Suffolk County residents for nearly 30 years in various roles has been Regional Director for the New York State Department of Environmental […]

Assembly Goes Paperless

April 27, 2015 9:32 am Comments Off

On Earth Day 2015, Assemblyman Andrew Raia and members of the state Assembly unveiled a new paperless system for viewing and voting on legislation. Last year, voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow for a paperless legislature, enabling the state to place tablets on each member’s desk. Raia, who is on the environmental conservation committee, […]

Local Lawmakers Working To Bring Solar Energy To Long Island

April 10, 2015 11:28 am Comments Off

On Thursday, April 9, 2015, local legislators and sustainable energy advocates held a press conference in Huntington to discuss “Shining Cities” report, which outlines the benefits of solar energy and its impact on local economies.
Participating in the press conference was Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Assemblymen Chad Lupinacci, Town of Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook, Congressman Steve Israel […]

Marcellino Introduces School Green Energy Savings Bill

March 26, 2015 6:29 am Comments Off

State Senator Carl L. Marcellino announced that he has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 4406, which would allow school district to receive building aid for the installation of alternative energy system including solar, wind or geothermal project.
“The installation of alternative energy sources for our schools will not only be a positive for the environment, but will […]

Raia Appointed To Environmental Conservation Committee

January 12, 2015 2:25 pm Comments Off

Raia expressed excitement about the appointment and his commitment to ensuring that Long Island continues to be a healthy place to live, work and raise a family.

Steve Bellone is a Hypocrite When it Comes to Protecting Water Quality

January 9, 2015 8:43 am Comments Off

The writer is the executive director of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, a nonprofit environmental education and advocacy group that brought the litigation.

Car Free Day Long Island Scheduled For September 22

September 8, 2014 5:11 pm Comments Off

Farmingdale State College to Host September 18 Rally in Support

Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness Program

August 25, 2014 6:58 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently sponsored a Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Program at the Harborfields Public Library in Greenlawn. Joining the assemblyman were representatives from the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), who provided residents with tips on how to prepare for future natural disasters and answered any questions or concerns.
“This was a critical event […]