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County Reaches Agreements With Suffolk PBA, Suffolk AME And With All Unions On Health Care

May 8, 2019 10:14 pm Comments Off

For First Time in History, All County Employees Will Now Contribute to Their Health Care Plan
County Will Achieve Approximately $40 Million in Health Care Savings
Six-Year Contract with PBA Will Result in Lowest Raises for Officers in Decades

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on May 8th, 2019 that the County has reached collective bargaining agreements with […]

Huntington Recognizes First Female State Legislator, Suffragist Ida Bunce Sammis, With Historical Marker

April 8, 2019 4:09 am Comments Off

On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci; Councilmembers Joan Cergol and Ed Smyth; Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia; Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman; Town Historian Robert Hughes and Human Services Director Carmen Kasper were joined by the Town’s first female Town Supervisor, former Supervisor and Assemblywoman Toni Rettaliata-Tepe; Antonia Petrash and members of the […]

County Executives Laura Curran And Steve Bellone Join Senator Gaughran To Announce Extension Of Property Tax Payments For Federal Workers

February 8, 2019 4:02 am Comments Off

Today County Executive Laura Curran joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Senator Jim Gaughran, and Assemblyman Chuck Lavine to announce an executive order for Nassau County to opt-in to a new state law that will allow a 90-day extension of property tax payments for federal workers on Long Island. The executive order is effective once […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Releases Year In Review Video

December 31, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today released a year in review video, highlighting the major accomplishments for Suffolk County in 2018. A copy of the video can be viewed here.

“Whether it was completing major infrastructure projects, instituting new protections for our workforce, combating gang violence or enhancing school safety, this was a year of action in […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Releases 2018 Progress Report On Advancements For Women

December 30, 2018 6:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced a litany of achievements that advance equality and further protections for women in 2018.

“This year we enacted a number of groundbreaking policies that empower and protect women in Suffolk County,” said Suffolk County Executive Bellone. “We did not just talk about issues but actually delivered on measures that will make […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Signs Legislation To Increase Penalties On Sale Of Electronic Cigarettes To Minors

December 25, 2018 9:02 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has signed legislation into law that will strengthen penalties on tobacco retailers who are charged with unlawfully selling nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, to persons under 21 years of age. Retailers in violation of the law will now be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for the first violation […]

School Superintendents And PTA Members Send Letter To Suffolk County Legislature Urging Passage Of Vaping Legislation

December 24, 2018 8:51 pm Comments Off

Legislator Spencer’s Bill Would Restrict Flavored Vape Products Across the County

Suffolk County Superintendents, administrators and PTA members are urging bi-partisan passage of IR 2128 in the Suffolk County Legislature that would restrict the sale of flavored vapor products in Suffolk County. The bill, which has been introduced by Legislator William “Doc” Spencer, is the latest […]

EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ANNOUNCED BY TOWN – PRESS CONFERENCE 11AM DECEMBER 4TH

December 2, 2018 4:47 pm Comments Off

A RESOLUTION WILL BE PRESENTED ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2018
AT THE HUNTINGTON TOWN BOARD MEETING AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH THE ACQUISITION OF
NATIONAL GRID’S 250 ACRE NORTHPORT POWER PLANT BY
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE
PRESS CONFERENCE AT 11 AM TOWN HALL

HUNTINGTON, LONG ISLAND – At the December 4, 2018 town board meeting, a resolution which will be […]

CONGRESSMEN LEE ZELDIN AND PETER KING ENDORSE DAN DEBONO FOR CONGRESS

October 11, 2018 3:45 pm Comments Off

Dan DeBono, NY-3’s Republican Nominee for US Congress, is pleased to announce the endorsements of Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and Congressman Peter King (R, NY-2) in his upcoming election against Congressman Tom Suozzi (D, NY-3).

Congressman Lee Zeldin endorsed Dan by stating, “I enthusiastically support Dan DeBono for Congress. A former Navy SEAL who bleeds red, white […]

Huntington Recognizes Hispanic Heritage at 24th Annual Celebration

October 10, 2018 6:37 am Comments Off

Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Councilman Ed Smyth, Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia and Tax Receiver Jillian Guthman were joined by Town officials, the Hispanic Task Force, Senator Carl L. Marcellino, Legislator Susan A. Berland, community leaders, local school districts, students and their families for the 24th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet […]