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“STAY SUFFOLK” CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO EXPLORE LOCAL PARKS

July 31, 2016 12:30 pm Comments Off

“Stay Suffolk” – Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s new campaign aimed at encouraging Suffolk County residents to explore parks and enjoy activities close to home will not only help to keep tax dollars here in Suffolk County, but will help residents to realize what makes Long Island’s parks, beaches, golf courses and historic sites a […]

A Letter to the Editor From Chad A. Lupinacci On New York’s Ethics

July 27, 2016 5:04 pm Comments Off

Dear Editor,
Over the last few years, we have seen politicians at every level discuss corruption. Not surprisingly, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll, over 86% of New Yorkers believe that corruption is a serious issue in government. It is sad that such a large majority believe government is making life more difficult and working against […]

Suffolk Patient Protection Oversight Committee July 27, 2016

July 24, 2016 1:27 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services’ Patient Protection Oversight Committee will be discussing The Consumer Assistance Program for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD), at its next meeting in July.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at
Suffolk County Department of Health Services’
Administrative Building
3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 200
Great River, NY 11739-9006
Administrative Board […]

20TH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE of TWA Flight 800

July 21, 2016 3:25 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone joined the families and friends of those who were on board TWA Flight 800 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the crash. The plane crashed just eight miles off the South Shore on July 17, 1996 – killing all 230 passengers and crew on board.

Hundreds were in attendance at the […]

Fountaingate Gardens Announces Vision for Proposed $75M Life Plan Community

July 19, 2016 3:12 pm Comments Off

Fountaingate Gardens, the proposed Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) to be built in Commack, Long Island, has released a new video featuring the vision for the community.

The video includes information from Herbert H. Friedman, Executive Vice President/CEO of Gurwin, the project’s not-for-profit sponsor. In addition, you’ll hear from the […]

Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron Send Sincere Condolences to the Baton Rouge Police/Families

July 17, 2016 4:50 pm Comments Off

In light of the tragic attack on law enforcement in Baton Rouge earlier today, Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron express their sincere condolences to the families and coworkers of those who were injured and killed in this morning’s unprovoked attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with these officers and their departments as […]

SCPD Deputy Chief Kevin Fallon Retires After More Than 38 Years of Service

July 15, 2016 1:18 pm Comments Off

150 PD Members to Honor Highly Respected Leader of Crime Stoppers and Public Information Bureau with Traditional Walkout

Suffolk County Police Department Deputy Chief Kevin Fallon, of the Office of the Commissioner, is hanging up his uniform today after more than 38 years of service to the residents of Suffolk County.
Deputy Chief Kevin Fallon began his […]

Pokemon Go Player is Victim of Armed Robbery

July 14, 2016 12:09 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating an armed robbery in which a cell phone was stolen from a Pokemon Go player. We posted an article on this very issue just yesterday, please be careful and parents be more vigilant with your kids.
A 19-year-old man was walking along Lake Shore Drive in Lake Ronkonkoma […]

Suffolk County to Receive Federal Grant to Spur Economic Development

July 7, 2016 9:38 am Comments Off

Funding to be used for “Plane-to-Train Connectivity Study between Ronkonkoma LIRR Station & MacArthur Airport”

On June 30, 2016 – Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the County is the recipient of $300,000 in federal grants from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) for the use of the plane-to-train connectivity study between the Ronkonkoma Long Island […]

Assist From 911 Dispatch to Deliver a Baby

July 7, 2016 9:34 am Comments Off

A Suffolk County Emergency Services Dispatcher, answering a 9-1-1 call on June 29, 2016, assisted a local couple with delivery of their baby – after the couple realized they wouldn’t get to the hospital in time and parked in the lot of a local Starbucks.

The couple was driving to the hospital on County Route 111 […]