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April Declared Organ Donation Month

April 9, 2014 8:03 am Comments Off

Councilman Eugene Cook sponsored a resolution declaring April Organ Donation Month and urges all residents to opt-in to saving a life. There are currently more than a 120,000 individuals on a waiting list for organ donation; in New York State alone the number exceeds 10,000. For many, a donated organ is the answer to a […]

Councilman Cook On The John Gomez Radio Show

April 7, 2014 8:31 pm Comments Off

On March 31, 2014, radio show host John Gomez asked Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook to call into the radio show to discuss the issue regarding Supervisor Frank Petrone handing in his retirement papers. Gomez explained “what this essentially means is that on top of collecting his $160,000 a year salary, he is going to get […]

Raia Speaks On The 2014-15 Budget

April 2, 2014 1:50 pm Comments Off

Raia speaks on the floor of the Assembly regarding the 2014-15 budget.

One-House Budget Does Not Go Far Enough For Long Island Families

April 1, 2014 2:16 pm Comments Off

This week I voted against the fiscally-irresponsible one-house budget proposed by the Assembly Majority because it lacked funding for Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center, failed to deliver for our students and provided little mandate relief for struggling towns, schools and businesses.

Petrone Highest Paid Supervisor In New York

March 31, 2014 9:55 pm Comments Off

Today, John Gomez announced on his daily radio show that Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone has handed in his retirement papers. Gomez explained “what this essentially means is that on top of collecting his $160,000 a year salary, he is going to get his retirement pension which will bring his annual intake to nearly $280,000”. Gomez […]

Senator Flanagan’s Legislation Mandating DWI Testing After Serious Accidents Passes Senate

March 30, 2014 12:47 pm Comments Off

Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) announced today that the New York State Senate has passed legislation he sponsored that would help increase prosecution of drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The bill (S1446) would require chemical testing of drivers suspected of being impaired when an accident occurs and results in […]

Statement From Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci On Recent Common Core Legislation

March 26, 2014 6:54 am Comments Off

LEGISLATION IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR COMMON CORE REFORM.

Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes Raised to 21

March 19, 2014 8:47 pm 1 Comment

the Suffolk County Legislature approved IR 1039-2014, A Local Law to Raise the Legal Age for the Sale of Tobacco Products in Suffolk County by a vote of 10 to 8.

Raia, Colleagues Pledge Commitment To Education Reform

March 15, 2014 2:28 pm Comments Off

Raia reaffirms dedication to real education reform in anticipation of April testing.

Town Board News Briefs

March 15, 2014 11:42 am Comments Off

*The town has executed a contract with Craig A. Cassano and Adam Leib to conduct ice skating and hockey instruction at the Dix Hills Ice Rink for the period of March 10, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The funds for the services will be offset by the revenue generated.
*James A. Hall Photography located in Northport […]