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NY State Senator Carl L. Marcellino Secures $750,000 in NYS Funds to Support LIU College of Veterinary Medicine

September 18, 2018 3:03 pm Comments Off

New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino presented a $750,000 check to Long Island University on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 to help build the LIU College of Veterinary Medicine. The presentation took place at the 2018 Inaugural LIU Classic Polo Match and Lawn Party at the Meadowbrook Polo Club in Old Westbury.
“We are grateful to Senator Marcellino […]

SCPD Chief Of Department Stuart Cameron Presented With Award From School Superintendents Association

September 16, 2018 2:27 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron was presented the Friend of the Association award by the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association for his commitment to school safety during the association’s meeting on September 13, 2018.

Chief Cameron has dedicated much of his career to improving safety in Suffolk County schools. During his career, he […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Prevention Efforts To Combat Prostate Cancer

September 14, 2018 2:02 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on September 14th, 2018 that the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge will be lit up in the color blue as part of promotional efforts to encourage men to get screened for prostate cancer for National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Suffolk County will also be embarking on a public service […]

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. Offers Long Island Businesses Great Opportunities To Give Back And Build Strong Teams

September 13, 2018 3:14 pm Comments Off

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, offers Long Island businesses wonderful opportunities for their employees to volunteer and benefit from a robust team-building program. Several Long Island organizations are already […]

Suffolk Health Commissioner Encourages Tobacco Users Young And Old To Seek Help In Attempting To Break Their Addiction

September 13, 2018 12:49 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken encourages residents who use tobacco to seek help in attempting to break their addiction by registering for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The program, which is free to Suffolk County residents, offers assistance with planning, support, and counseling. The program also provides over-the counter medications […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Appointments To The Long Island Regional Planning Council

September 7, 2018 2:29 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced two new appointments to the Long Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC) on September 5th, 2018. County Executive Bellone nominated Town of Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim and Jeffrey Guillot to serve on the Council, and both nominations were approved by the Suffolk County Legislature by a vote of 17-0.
“Suffolk County […]

Lupinacci Orders Flags To Half-Staff To Honor Senator John McCain’s Life Of Service

August 27, 2018 10:30 pm Comments Off

Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci directed that flags on all Town of Huntington buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, August 27, 2018, to honor U.S. Senator John McCain, who passed away Saturday, August 25th, 2018.
“There are few leaders who have sacrificed as much for our country as Senator John McCain. John McCain spent his life as […]

Suffolk County September Meetings

August 24, 2018 10:23 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 […]

August is National Immunization Month

August 20, 2018 10:51 pm Comments Off

This month, as we prepare for school, college and the colder months ahead, remember to check your records to be sure your immunizations are up to date. It is our shared responsibility to protect ourselves, our families and the community from serious life threatening diseases.
“Immunization — perhaps the most significant public health achievement of the […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone, Police Commissioner Hart Announce School Safety Plan Ahead Of Back To School

August 20, 2018 12:48 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced a multi-pronged plan designed to increase school safety and reduce response times for emergency personnel ahead of the start of the 2018-2019 School Year. The latest initiatives are in addition to several public safety measures recently undertaken by Suffolk County to ensure students, teachers, administrators […]