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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 […]

Businesses Warned of Utility Company Scam

August 5, 2014 11:01 am Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department is warning residents of a scam that targets local businesses.
Several businesses in Suffolk County have reported receiving a call from someone who claims to be a PSEG employee and threatens to turn off the electric if payment is not made.
Victims were told to purchase a Green Dot Money Pak card […]

Recruitment Drives at County One-Stop Employment Center

July 20, 2014 5:27 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone invites residents to participate in four upcoming job fairs at the county’s One-Stop Employment Center.
“We encourage people looking for work to meet with representatives of companies that are looking to hire the talent here in Suffolk County,” County Executive Bellone said. “The One-Stop Employment Center provides the perfect opportunity for […]

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

Downtown Revitalization & Cultural Arts Grants for 2014 Approved

July 19, 2014 7:50 am Comments Off

Of the $273,066, $5,000 is allocated to the New York Foundation for the Arts for an “artrepreneurship” program, $107,000 for community grants to be administered by the county; $84,848 for grants administered by the Suffolk County Alliance of Arts Councils, and $76,218 for Destination Downtown grants for programs on the East End, Huntington Station, Brookhaven and Patchogue.

Free Driving Course for Teenagers

July 14, 2014 9:32 pm Comments Off

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 […]

County Executive Encourages Safety for Fourth of July Holiday

July 2, 2014 7:35 am Comments Off

County Press Release

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Chief Jim Burke wished residents a happy and safe Fourth of July and summer. Both cautioned residents about the illegal use of fireworks and being responsible on the roads and waterways.
“With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and the start of the summer season […]

Bellone Applauds State Delegation for Approving Park Police Reclassification Plan

June 28, 2014 6:25 am Comments Off

The state legislation, which passed both houses with overwhelming bipartisan support (121-16 Assembly, 55-0 Senate), was sponsored by Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Steve Englebright.

Scouting Volunteers Participate in Outdoor Skills Training

June 6, 2014 11:36 am Comments Off

With 24 scout leaders and 3 Webelos leaders in attendance, training for scouting leaders in the Matinecock District was held at Blydenburgh Park in Hauppauge on the May 17-18 weekend for Webelos Den Leaders (of the 9 and 10 year old Cub Scouts) who participated in the OWLS (Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills) and for the […]