Suffolk County Democrats
Governor Andrew Cuomo and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone have both declared states of emergency in advance of the approach of what could be an unprecedented storm system converging on our area.
It has been my experience in working for Suffolk County that we have an outstanding level of emergency preparedness and response -- both from professional law enforcement and emergency managers, and our dedicated volunteer first...read more ››
After a firestorm of criticism, Islip officials say they are considering privatizations, layoffs, downsizings and closures as a means to reduce the proposed 65 percent town property tax increase for the 2013 budget.
Councilman Anthony Senft, a Conservative on the Republican-majority town board, said the goal is to minimize town government's footprint by reducing spending before increasing revenue, though he said there is no specific...read more ››
With less than two weeks remaining until Election Day, Joe Dujmic's campaign for State Assembly announced they have receieved a key endorsement from the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff's Police Benevolent Association.
The Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs are sworn police officers under the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. They attend the Suffolk County Police Academy along with Suffolk County police recruits and receive the same New...read more ››
Joe Dujmic's campaign for State Assembly was pleased to announce that they have received the endorsement of New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
Comptroller DiNapoli stated: "As a former Assemblyman, I know that the job requires a tireless advocate in Albany for the people back home, and Joe Dujmic has exhibited the knowledge and the dedication to be that advocate for the people of the 10th Assembly District and Long Island. I...read more ››
Joe Dujmic, candidate for the 10th Assembly District, today received the endorsement of United States Senator Charles Schumer.
"Our hard-working families on Long Island need a strong advocate in the State Assembly. They need someone who will be an independent voice; someone who will be a tireless representative and someone who will fight for their best interests. Joe Dujmic is the right choice for New York's 10th Assembly District and...read more ››
Representative Tim Bishop welcomed the endorsement of Governor Andrew Cuomo today.
Governor Cuomo said Representative Bishop’s record makes the case for his re-election.
"I am proud to endorse Tim Bishop for Reelection to the House of Representatives. Tim is a true advocate for Eastern Long Island and all New Yorkers. From fighting for clean air and clean water to fighting to keep jobs in our state at Brookhaven National...read more ››
On October 17th, Newsday endorsed Rich Schaffer for Town of Babylon Supervisor. See below for text of their endorsement.
Editorial: Elect Schaffer for Babylon supervisor
As if to prove that you can come home again, Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer is back at his former job and reveling in it.
The town board appointed him to the job this year to fill the vacancy left when Steve Bellone was elected Suffolk County...read more ››
They are scattered by the thousands on Long Island. Some are deemed a public hazard. All are considered a nuisance and a blight.
Double poles -- when a utility company installs a new pole near a damaged pole and leaves the old one in place -- trigger hundreds of constituent calls. Now legislators say a law passed last month in Suffolk County could help alleviate the problem.
The law requires utilities to remove their cables,...read more ››
Suffolk's police unions yesterday put their support behind Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) in his race against Republican Randy Altschuler, who has been endorsed by county sheriff's deputies and correction officers.
The Police Benevolent Association, Superior Officers Association, Detectives Association and district attorney Detective Investigators Association announced their endorsement at...read more ››
In the middle of battle to hold onto his seat in Congress, Rep. Tim Bishop, D- Southampton, stopped by Sachem East Thursday to receive the 2012 Graduated Driver Licensing Champion Award during the school's summit on safe driving.
Sponsored by State Farm, the award is presented to elected officials who have supported and furthered graduated licensing legislation with an emphasis on safe driving for teens.read more ››