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LUPINACCI WEIGHS IN ON CRITICAL BUDGET ISSUES

March 17, 2016 1:00 am Comments Off

In a series of videos released March 15th, 2016, Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci outlined his stances on ethics reform, higher education affordability and school funding – three of his top priorities in the 2016 budget debate.

“Ethics reform is a paramount issue,” said Lupinacci. “Stripping pensions from public officials convicted of crimes in relation to their […]

Beware Don’t Become a “Victim” of Scam Calls – Like 469-424-2189

March 15, 2016 1:06 pm Comments Off

Phone number: 469-424-2189 is located in Mc Kinney, Texas.
Its exchange 424 is managed by BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.
The number is currently on switch number DLLSTX97DSA (switch is a technical specification for phone #) .
Around 50% of people reported it as “Recorded Message”
Latest people reported the number as that of “James Caston”
Scam call reported to TheHuntingtonian.com. It happened […]

Health Commissioner Joins Hospital Officials in Effort to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings Rates in Suffolk County

March 10, 2016 1:36 am Comments Off

“80% by 2018” is a shared goal to have 80 percent of adults aged 50 and older regularly screened for colorectal cancer by 2018.

Suffolk County Health Commissioner James Tomarken joined doctors and representatives from Cancer Services of Suffolk County and the Suffolk County Cancer Prevention and Health Promotion Coalition at Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) to […]

AMERICANS FOR LEGAL REFORM PRESENTS ROBERT TROTTA SUFFOLK LEGISLATOR SPEAKING ON CORRUPTION

March 4, 2016 1:32 pm Comments Off

Americans for Legal Reform

MEETING REMINDER
Tuesday March 8, 2016 – 7PM
PLAINVIEW – OLD BETHPAGE LIBRARY
999 Old Country Road
BRING A FRIEND – New Attendees welcomed and encouraged

Guest Speaker:
Robert Trotta: Suffolk County Legislator speaking about “CORRUPTION”

New Email Address: legalreform@optimum.net
http://www.americans4legalreform.com
P.O. Box 2679
Huntington Sta., NY 11746
Tel: 631-421-6390

Video of Shooting at Oheka Castle Released by SCPD

February 26, 2016 4:02 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County police have released the video of the shooting of Gary Melius the owner of the Oheka Castle.
Police Commissioner Tim Sini is hoping that the public will help in the case. Anyone with any information are asked to call 1-800-220-TIPS(8477)
The video shows an assailant who is sneaking up to the driver’s side of Melius’ […]

Huntington Community First Aid Squad 2016 Installation

February 24, 2016 12:43 pm Comments Off

On February 20, 2016, NYS Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, Councilwomen Susan Berlandand and Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia were on hand to help congratulate this year’s new officers at Huntington Community First Aid Squad 2016 Installation and Inspection Dinner held at Watermill Caterers in Smithtown.
“Each year we gather to celebrate the dedicated volunteers from Huntington Community […]

Suffolk County Announces Narcan Training Classes

February 24, 2016 11:57 am Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, are encouraging residents to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes.
The training, which meets New York State Department of Health requirements, will enable participants to recognize an opioid overdose, administer intranasal Narcan and take additional steps until EMS arrives. Participants will […]

March Suffolk County Health Services Meetings

February 23, 2016 2:12 pm Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]

Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living with Diabetes

February 23, 2016 1:58 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, invite residents who have type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to attend a free program that will enable them to manage their diabetes. The program, entitled, “The Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Classes,” is conducted in collaboration with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and comprises six highly […]

Centerport Fire Department Mourns Loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire

February 22, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire Jr., who passed away on February 2 at the age of 78. McGuire was born in
Queens, NY, and later moved to Centerport, joining the department in 1976.

McGuire was a very active volunteer, first serving as Lieutenant and Captain of the then Service Company. During […]