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Shed The Meds Program

May 30, 2012 4:05 am Comments Off

Senator Carl L. Marcellino is partnering with the Suffolk County Police Department and Value Drugs to help residents safely dispose of their expired or unused medications.
The “Shed the Meds” program will take place 10 am to 1 pm, Saturday June 2 at Value Drugs, 349 New York Avenue, Huntington. Residents can drop off any medication […]

Roll Out of Suffolk Overdose Prevention Project

May 29, 2012 4:59 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Health Services Commissioner James Tomarken and Legislator Kara Hahn announced the launch of the Department of Health Services’ Regional EMS Opioid Overdose Prevention Project, a two-year New York State demonstration program that will study the effectiveness of the administration of Naloxone to opioid overdose patients by certified basic emergency medical technicians.
Naloxone, […]

Bellone and Suffolk IDA Approve Incentive Package to Save 1,600 Jobs in Suffolk

May 27, 2012 4:25 am Comments Off

In a move designed to stop the out-of-state exodus of more than 1,600 high-paid jobs, the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) today approved a cost-saving incentive package for Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., a public company being courted by New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Ohio and Texas.

Mark Mayoka Discusses Refunding Plan

May 23, 2012 10:03 pm Comments Off

Councilman Mark Mayoka states “The time spent over the past two weeks was well spent and has yielded extraordinarily positive results”.
These are the undisputed facts
1) The refunding plan that was attached to the refunding bond resolution which was prepared on March 13th was only a proposed plan and is stale.
2) The resolution allows for the […]

Stephen Labate Points out the Hypocrisy of Congressman Israel

May 14, 2012 6:53 am 1 Comment

In a recent campaign mailer, Congressman Steve Israel claimed that Republicans have “been accumulating war chests full of special interest money”. When asked for a comment, Stephen Labate said, “This is just the latest example of where Steve Israel’s rhetoric doesn’t match his actions, or the actions of his boss, President Obama, who just attended […]

Turning The Spotlight On Anonymous Online Bullies

May 10, 2012 3:22 pm Comments Off

The legislation, which I am sponsoring, seeks to combat cyber-bullying by allowing the victim of an anonymous Website posting to request that the post be removed if the anonymous source is unwilling to attach his or her name to it.

Non-Union Suffolk Employees Will Contribute Into Medical Insurance Costs

May 9, 2012 7:11 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone applauded the Suffolk County Legislature for protecting taxpayers by voting to have employees pay for part of the cost of their health insurance for the first time in the county’s history. Today’s vote will save Suffolk County taxpayers $1.4 million through 2013 and would save $32 million over that time […]

Mark Mayoka Promoting Small Business

May 7, 2012 4:12 am Comments Off

As you have seen in the past year, I have made several of my priorities come to fruition for the residents of the Town of Huntington. I have stressed the need for capping our taxes and reducing our spending and debt. I have worked hard to prevent the over development of Huntington by opposing projects […]

Spencer Kicks Off Diabetic-Friendly Food Drive

May 5, 2012 10:58 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer kicked-off his Healthy Communities Initiative with a first of its kind Diabetic-Friendly Food Drive. His initiative will include a series of programs that will educate and inspire the public to live healthier and happier lives. With an eye on prevention and education, Legislator Spencer is working with the Suffolk County […]

Senate Passes Bill To Help Taxpayers

April 21, 2012 6:48 am Comments Off

The state Senate passed legislation that would expedite payment of income tax refunds and simplify STAR property tax relief filings for senior citizens.
A bill sponsored by Senator Carl L. Marcellino ensures prompt payment of a state income tax refund. Traditionally, the state Department of Taxation and Finance has held returns requesting refunds for up to two […]