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Double Amputee To Graduate from SCPD Academy

March 24, 2017 4:40 pm Comments Off

Bilingual officer lost both legs after stepping on IED in 2011 while deployed in Afghanistan

The Suffolk County Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of double amputee Matias Ferreira from the department’s academy on March 24, 2017. Officer Ferreira is believed to be the first fully active duty double amputee police officer in the nation.

In […]

SCPD Holds Graduation 3/24/17

March 23, 2017 4:02 pm Comments Off

SCPD To Hold Graduation Of First Portion Of Second-Largest Recruit Class in Department History.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron will preside over the Suffolk County Police Academy graduation ceremony during which the first portion of the second-largest recruit class will […]

LUPINACCI ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG ISLAND STUDENTS

March 23, 2017 2:55 pm Comments Off

Lupinacci and Italian-American State Legislators announce $12,000 in scholarships.

Today, Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (South Huntington) is reminding current and future college students that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four scholarships worth $3,000 each. Applications are due by Monday, April 21, 2017 and will be awarded in June […]

LUPINACCI TAKES ON LEGISLATORS OVER FUNDING FOR EDUCATION

March 22, 2017 5:08 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref. – South Huntington) joined the Assembly’s Higher Education Conference Committee yesterday to discuss education funding in this year’s budget. Each of the Assembly’s committees convenes to debate and discuss the Assembly version of the budget prior to going to the floor for a full vote. Lupinacci addressed his colleagues on […]

LUPINACCI OPTIMISTIC FOR BUDGET COMPROMISE

March 22, 2017 4:59 pm Comments Off

A Statement from the desk of Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref. – South Huntington)

“This year’s budget resolution is a promising sign of what we can accomplish if we work together, while also signaling an opportunity for compromise,” said Lupinacci. “Unfortunately, this year the Assembly Majority would like to add over $7 billion in new […]

Suffolk County Police To Hold Preview Of More than 100 Vehicles Available in Upcoming Auction

March 21, 2017 12:36 pm Comments Off

WHAT: The Suffolk County Police Impound Section will hold a preview of more than 100 vehicles, including two high-end cars, a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro – Lingenfelter package and a 2006 Ford Mustang GT Saleen, on March 23 and March 24.
In addition to vehicles, potential bidders can view motorcycles, trailers and a dump truck. Anyone who […]

LUPINACCI PRAISES SENATE GOP FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN

March 19, 2017 2:16 pm Comments Off

On Sunday March 12, 2017, Senate Republicans presented a proposal to spend over $8 billion on clean water and sewer projects, a $5 billion infrastructure bond plan and the formation of an institute to set state standards for unregulated contaminants. The proposal is part of the Senate Republicans’ “one-house budget” proposal that will be released […]

Berland, Edwards On Affordable Housing Law

March 19, 2017 1:56 pm Comments Off

Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards and Councilwoman Susan A. Berland co-sponsor a resolution to amend the Affordable Housing Law creating rental opportunities for a young workforce and providing first-time home buyers assistance
Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards and Councilwoman Susan A. Berland are proposing an amendment to the Town’s Affordable Housing Law that will create opportunities for millennials […]

RAIA PUSHES FOR BUDGET ITEMS VITAL TO THE 12TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

March 19, 2017 1:50 pm Comments Off

Today, Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) touched upon some of the issues he would like to see addressed, and some of his priorities for this year’s state budget. The issues he’d like to see addressed include ethics reforms, enhanced college affordability and a continued commitment to combating the heroin and opioid epidemic.
Earlier this legislative session, […]

Huntington Supervisor Declares Snow Emergency, Effective 12:01 a.m. March 14

March 13, 2017 7:24 pm Comments Off

In light of a blizzard forecast to start overnight, Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone has declared an official snow emergency, effective at 12:01 a.m. March 14, 2017 and cancelled all Tuesday activities and scheduled meetings at Town facilities.
Among the cancellations is the Town Board meeting that had been scheduled for 2 p.m. It […]