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RAIA DISAPPOINTED WITH DECISION TO UPHOLD STATUS QUO IN ALBANY

January 29, 2016 12:28 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) recently joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference to call for immediate adoption of measures that would restore public trust by increasing transparency and accountability in the legislature. Following the downfall and conviction of two
former legislative leaders, Raia says it’s urgent for the Assembly to adopt critical ethics and rules […]

New Hearing Loop in Town Board Room

January 25, 2016 2:51 pm Comments Off

Huntington Listens to Those Who Can’t Hear
New hearing loop in Town Board room improves audio clarity for those with hearing aids and cochlear implants
Persons with hearing loss should find it a little easier to follow the proceedings in the Town Board Room at Huntington Town Hall, thanks to the installation of a hearing loop that […]

LUPINACCI WELCOMES STATE CHAMPION WALT WHITMAN WILDCATS TO CAPITOL

January 23, 2016 1:31 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) welcomed the New York State Class AA champion Walt Whitman Wildcats Boys Soccer team to Albany Wednesday, where they toured the Capitol and were introduced on the floor of the New York State Assembly.
Nearly the entire championship team, including team captains Michael Lorello and Witman Hernandez; was on hand when […]

Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living with Diabetes

January 22, 2016 6:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve 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 […]

Suffolk Partners with FBI AND ATF Officials to Create Firearm Suppression Team

January 22, 2016 1:07 am 1 Comment

Program aimed at removing illegal guns from Suffolk County streets
Officials from the Suffolk County Police Department, Suffolk County Probation, FBI and ATF today announced the creation of a firearm suppression team aimed at removing illegal guns from Suffolk County streets at a press conference in Hauppauge.
F.A.S.T, Firearm Suppression Team, will target individuals who pose the […]

Suffolk County Announces Narcan Training Classes

January 21, 2016 6:00 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 […]

Suffolk County Announces Winter Weather Protocols & Snow-Removal Preparations for Potential Significant Snowfall This Weekend

January 20, 2016 11:19 am Comments Off

Today, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone discussed the preparation underway for potential snowfall predicted for this weekend and the County’s winter weather protocols. County Executive Bellone was joined by representatives from various county departments, including the Suffolk County Police Department, Department of Social Services and Department of Public Works.
“Although no amount of preparations can prepare […]

CHAD LUPINACCI RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE UNION 2016

January 13, 2016 4:19 pm Comments Off

In 2008, President Barack Obama won a historic election promising hope and change and to unite all American’s by rising above partisan politics. Tonight’s State of the Union echoed those ideals. Sadly, after eight years of President Obama’s leadership, our nation stands more bitterly divided — in more ways than one Stated “Lupinacci”.
Lupinacci goes on […]

County Announces Grant Applications Available for Local Nonprofits Serving Veterans

January 13, 2016 1:02 pm Comments Off

Inaugural Suffolk County Marathon & Half Marathon Raised Approximately $160,000 for Local Veterans Applications due by January 29, 2016

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced today that grant applications for local organizations serving Suffolk County veterans are now available. The approximately $160,000 of net proceeds generated from the Inaugural Suffolk County Marathon & Half Marathon will […]

Congratulations to 3 New Eagle Scouts – Mancini, Ciccone & Dammers

January 8, 2016 1:10 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci joined in the celebration of Huntington’s three newest Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony at Halesite Firehouse Sunday evening January 3, 2016.
Joined by Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, Lupinacci honored Christopher M. Mancini, Peter J. Ciccone III and Joseph Dammers, each of whom were elevated to the highest rank a […]