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SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES FIRST-IN-THE-NATION VETERANS TRAFFIC COURT

July 5, 2017 6:27 pm Comments Off

New Veterans Docket Day will Help Rectify Traffic Matters, Including License Suspensions, to Avoid Appearing Before Criminal Court
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the first in the nation Suffolk County Veterans Traffic Court to help veterans lift or avoid driver license suspensions. Earlier this year, the County Executive directed the Suffolk County Traffic and […]

Happy 241’s Birthday America

July 4, 2017 2:04 pm Comments Off

ON this 241’s birthday of the USA we reflect back on how we became independent from the British rule and how hard our ancestors fought for that independence. Please take the time to listen to this brief lesson of how Frances Scott Key was inspired to write the “Star Spangled Banner”
Watch this video on […]

SCPD Today Remind Residents of Consequences for Violating Social Host Law

June 28, 2017 5:37 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini held a press conference today June 28, 2017 at Police
Headquarters in Yaphank to remind the public that violating the Social Host Law will have real consequences.
Statistics show underage drinking increases when school is out in June and July. As a result, the Suffolk County Police Department will continue […]

County Executive Welcomes Return of Terry Bisogno as Suffolk Marathon Announcer

June 25, 2017 12:04 pm Comments Off

Popular Racing Figure Back for 3rd Annual Event

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone welcomed race announcer Terry Bisogno to the Catholic Health Services third annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k and marathon relay to Support Our Veterans on Oct. 29, 2017.
“Anyone who has heard Terry announce a race knows what an amazing talent he is,” […]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HONORS SCPD WITH NATIONAL OFFICER SAFETY AND WELLNESS AWARD

June 24, 2017 5:11 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) recently received the 2017 National Officers Safety Award presented by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and the US Department of Justice Valor Initiative for implementing programs which have significantly enhanced police officer safety. The department was selected from law enforcement agencies throughout the nation in recognition of its innovative programs […]

Elementary Students Learn to “Be Pool Smart”

June 21, 2017 5:10 pm Comments Off

Max Orza, a first grade student at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields District, was recently recognized by Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. as the winner of the annual “Be Pool Smart” poster contest in the 18th Legislative District.

“Max is helping us do something really meaningful by raising awareness about water safety and the […]

RAIA CO-SPONSORED BOATER SAFETY LEGISLATION PASSES

June 21, 2017 3:52 pm Comments Off

Tuesday evening, the New York State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 2336, which will reduce boaters liability insurance for individuals who complete boating safety courses. Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C,Ref-East Northport), an author and co-sponsor of this legislation, said that incentivizing boaters to participate in regular or advanced safety courses will create a safer and more enjoyable […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES SUFFOLK COUNTY WILL PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE RIDE-SHARING PROGRAM

June 9, 2017 3:06 pm Comments Off

County Executive, Uber and Lyft Representatives, and Long Island Business Leaders Tout the Over $100 Million in Projected Economic Benefits of Alternative Transportation Services
Suffolk County is First to Bring Ride-sharing Services to Long Island
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that Suffolk County will officially participate in the statewide ride-sharing program that was recently signed into […]

Suffolk County Police To Hold Vehicle Auction

June 8, 2017 12:23 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Impound Section will hold an auction of vehicles on June 17 at 9 a.m. at the Suffolk County Police Department Impound Facility, located at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton.

Cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and a recreational vehicle (RV) will be available for auction. There will be no motorcycles for sale during […]

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken Announce Activation of Public Health Information Line

June 5, 2017 5:49 pm Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken announced today the activation of the Public Health Information Line: 631-787-2200. The Information Line is being employed to enhance continuing efforts to detect and prevent the spread of communicable illnesses in Suffolk County. The line is now available from Monday through Friday from […]