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Petrone Meets with LIA’s Young Professionals Committee

February 16, 2017 4:09 pm Comments Off

Supervisor speaks about Melville redevelopment plans
Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone met with the Long Island Association’s Young Professionals Committee February 8, updating the committee on plans to redevelop the area around the Route 110 corridor to meet changing commercial and lifestyle demands.
In a meeting held at Canon USA’s Americas […]

LUPINACCI EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER GOVERNOR’S ‘STAR’ POLICY

February 11, 2017 3:47 pm Comments Off

Gov.’s plan would increase property taxes for New Yorkers

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci spoke out today following a conference of the Assembly’s Budget Hearing on Taxes. During the hearing Nonie Manion, the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Taxation and Finance, provided testimony conceding that the intended freeze of the New York State School […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY STORM UPDATE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED

February 9, 2017 12:48 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has declared a State of Emergency in Suffolk County, New York effective at 11:00 a.m. on February 9, 2017.

The State of Emergency has been declared due to emergency conditions produced by the current winter storm.
ALSO HUNTINGTON TOWN HALL IS CLOSED TODAY.

Petrone Declares Snow Emergency, Effective 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2017

February 8, 2017 5:56 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone declared an official snow emergency, effective at 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2017 and cancelled all activities and scheduled meetings at Town facilities.

“All of the forecasts indicate that this storm will include a significant snowfall, with the snow falling at a considerable rate for a good part of the […]

American Heart Month

February 4, 2017 1:36 pm Comments Off

February 2017
American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In Suffolk County, 1,224 adults died prematurely due to heart disease and 56,275 were diagnosed with heart disease during the years 2012-2014. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Suffolk County is participating in American Heart […]

Suffolk County Dept.of Health Services February Meeting Notices

January 29, 2017 7:26 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 […]

County Executive Invites Residents to Workshop on Franchising Opportunities

January 24, 2017 7:36 pm Comments Off

Advance Registration Required

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs invites residents to participate in a Career Quest on franchising Tuesday, Feb.7, 2017.

Kensington Company representative Stuart Levenberg will present the workshop on franchising opportunities and successful franchise career development.

“This is a great way to learn more about […]

January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month

January 18, 2017 4:01 pm Comments Off

Did You Know? About 20 million Americans currently have HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer.
The good news? HPV can be prevented by the HPV vaccine, and cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests (called Pap tests) and follow-up care.
Suffolk County health […]

Suffolk County Resolve to be Tobacco Free

January 12, 2017 3:48 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken encourages residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction by signing up for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The program offers assistance with planning, support, counseling and medication if warranted.
“We know more than ever about what works and what doesn’t,” said Dr. […]

Police Commissioner Sini Statement on Florida Shooting

January 7, 2017 11:39 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron express their deepest sympathies to the friends and families of the victims of the shooting in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport this afternoon.

“The Suffolk County Police Department is working with our regional law enforcement partners to closely monitor the situation. At this […]