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County Thanks Committee for Work to Help Fund Suffolk Veterans

December 23, 2015 1:58 pm Comments Off

Group to Help Disburse $160,000 Raised by Suffolk County Marathon
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone met recently with a newly appointed committee made up of veterans and advocates for veterans, which has been formed to disburse funds raised by the Suffolk County Marathon and Half Marathon to Support Our Veterans.
“Members of this very capable committee will […]

Peconic River Recreation Advisory

December 23, 2015 1:53 pm Comments Off

On December 15, 2015, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services issued an advisory to residents to take precautions before recreating on the tidal portion of the Peconic River (east of Grangebel Park) due to the possible residual effects of inadequately treated wastewater discharged from the Riverhead sewage treatment plant.
The treatment plant is currently being […]

MEETING OF AMERICANS FOR LEGAL REFORM ON TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 22, 2015

December 18, 2015 4:48 pm Comments Off

MEETING REMINDER
Special Date
Tuesday December 22, 2015 – 7PM
PLAINVIEW – OLD BETHPAGE LIBRARY
999 Old Country Road
BRING A FRIEND – New Attendees welcomed and encouraged

Decembers’ guest speaker:
Chris DiMaggio, “Divorce and Mediation”
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 7PM
Curtis Sliwa, Founder & President of the Guardian Angel.
WABC 770, Radio Personality
to speak at the January meeting
Call into his talk show, […]

COMMON CORE OVERHAUL LONG PAST DUE, SAYS RAIA

December 16, 2015 11:59 am Comments Off

Friday December 11 2015 Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) expressed his encouragement upon hearing the recent recommendations made by the Common Core Task Force. The draft report, which will be reviewed by the governor, calls for a complete overhaul of the flawed education system that was hastily adopted by New York State.
“The momentum for reform […]

Health Officials Conduct Large-Scale Training in Opioid Overdose Response for Staff of 11 Local School Districts

December 15, 2015 5:19 pm Comments Off

Bellone, Tomarken urge school districts to create policy regarding opioid overdose response
In an effort to reverse the rise in heroin and opioid-related deaths in Suffolk County, health officials on Monday conducted Opioid Overdose Response training for staff of 11 local school districts at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Milliken Technical Training Center in Oakdale. Participating […]

ASSEMBLY MUST ACT ON TOUGH DWI, DRUNK BOATING LAWS

December 13, 2015 12:59 pm Comments Off

No fewer than eight pieces of legislation designed to enact stiffer penalties for driving or boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs stalled in the New York State Assembly during the 2015 session. As the start of the 2016 session approaches, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R, C, I – South Huntington) is urging his Assembly […]

Bellone Administration Announces Hiring of Chief Deputy Commissioner for Economic Development

December 11, 2015 4:14 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on December 8th, 2015 the hiring of Theresa Ward as Chief Deputy Commissioner for Economic Development and Planning. Ward has more than 20 years of experience in private and public sector real estate development across the country, which includes serving as a senior policy advisor to New York City […]

COMMON CORE OVERHAUL LONG PAST DUE, SAYS RAIA

December 11, 2015 3:35 pm Comments Off

Today, Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) expressed his encouragement upon hearing the recent recommendations made by the Common Core Task Force. The draft report, which will be reviewed by the governor, calls for a complete overhaul of the flawed education system that was hastily adopted by New York State.
“The momentum for reform has picked up […]

Dix Hills FD Receives Proclamation from Legislator Stern

December 8, 2015 12:38 pm Comments Off

This has been a busy and rewarding year for the Dix Hills Fire Department, with numerous life-saves by the Rescue Squad, 13 major house fires, the success of their “Cyanokit” program in saving a resident pulled from a fire, and many other achievements.
As a Dix Hills resident, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern recognized the department’s accomplishments […]

ASHAROKEN VILLAGE HOLDS DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR NEW VILLAGE HALL

December 2, 2015 12:31 pm Comments Off

On November 24, 2015 – The Incorporated Village of Asharoken celebrated the grand opening of its new Village Hall today with a formal dedication ceremony. Asharoken Mayor Dr. Greg Letica and the Board of Trustees hosted the event that was attended by more than 100 Asharoken residents, friends and many local elected officials and dignitaries. […]