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Not My Child: Suffolk’s Drug Epidemic

August 8, 2014 1:18 pm Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone, in partnership with the Rocky Point School District, announced the launch of a groundbreaking effort to alert parents to the dangers of substance abuse through a compelling public service announcement. Rocky Point School District is serving as the pilot school district, posting the PSA on its parents portal and requiring parents […]

ONCE-A-YEAR GARDENERS’ MARKET AUGUST 23, 10-2 AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY GARDEN

August 8, 2014 9:26 am Comments Off

The Gateway Park Community Gardeners sell their hand-tended, lovingly grown, chemical-free vegetables only once a year.
This year the sale will take place on Saturday, August 23 from 10 to 2 pm.
·     All vegetables $1 or $2 a piece or bunch
·     Sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, plum and cherries, wide variety of other vegetables
·     Rain date, Sunday, Aug. […]

Free Smoking Cessation Course in Melville

July 26, 2014 8:17 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Legislator Louis D’Amaro encourage residents in the Melville area to take advantage of a free course to help them quit smoking.
“Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death,” said Bellone, who earlier this year signed legislation to raise the age for the sale of tobacco products to 21 […]

Environmentalists Blast Marcellino For Water Bill Defeat

July 21, 2014 1:53 pm Comments Off

The Long Island Environmental Voters Forum has taken the position that those who did not vote to support the clean water bill, no matter what the reason, are ineligible for endorsement in the state-wide elections, this fall. Environmentalists vowed to pursue the legislation. They sent the following letter to Senator Marcellino.
The Honorable
Carl Marcellino
New York State […]

DOCUMENTARY FILM DISCUSSION: Blood Brother

July 21, 2014 5:32 am Comments Off

DOCUMENTARY FILM DISCUSSION: Blood Brother
Huntington Public Library
338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-427-5165
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
6:30 PM
FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Description: Watch the movie, join the discussion! 2013, UR, 86 mins. Directed by Steve Hoover. Winner of 2013 IDA Humanitas Award, 2013 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, 2013 Thessaloniki Film Festival Audience Award. Featured on PBS’ […]

Carbon Monoxide Detection Legislation Passed Assembly

July 20, 2014 7:00 am Comments Off

Prior to passage of this bill, one- and two-family homes and apartments were required to be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.

YMCA of Long Island Encourages Parents, Children to Take ‘Pool Safely Pledge’

July 19, 2014 10:05 am Comments Off

National Campaign Promotes Water Safety Awareness

Carefree Day On Long Island

July 16, 2014 2:17 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently voiced his proud support of Long Island’s 2nd Annual Carfree Day on September 22, 2014. A global event, Carfree Day encourages people to use alternative transportation sources, such as transit and biking, to help build awareness, reduce traffic, conserve energy, and reduce CO2 emissions.
“Carfree Day is about taking action to positively […]

Halesite Fire Department To Host Hands only CPR class

July 15, 2014 8:59 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
The Halesite Fire Department will be hosting a Hands only CPR class that will be open to the public on Wednesday July 24th at 7:00 pm. The class will be held in the upstairs meeting room at the firehouse. We recognize the importance of CPR being initiated as soon as possible in the event […]

County Executive Praises Streamlined Health Permit Process

July 6, 2014 6:43 am Comments Off

From the Office of County Executive Bellone
Suffolk County launched a streamlined process July 1 for obtaining Health Department permits, reducing the steps and time required of residents and businesses to win permits for their projects.
“Our goal is to ensure safe, responsible and quality building practices while at the same time make certain the permit approval […]