Suffolk County Democrats
(Long Island, NY) The Melville Chamber of Commerce named Councilwoman Susan A. Berland its “Business Advocate of the Year” at their “Welcome to the New Year Celebration” held on January 21, 2015. At the event, Councilwoman Berland spoke about the importance of being an advocate for businesses in Melville and across the Town of Huntington, as well as her strong relationship with the Melville Chamber. “I’m honored that the Chamber presented me...read more ››
Suffolk legislative Majority Leader Rob Calarco and five other Democratic county lawmakers are calling on a state gaming panel to reject a plan by Suffolk Off-Tracking Betting Corp. for a $65 million casino with 1,000 video lottery slot machines in Medford.
Calarco, who represents Medford, Tuesday released a draft letter to the New York State Gaming Commission attacking the site, located just east of Long Island Expressway Exit 64....read more ››
In the hours before the first snowflakes began falling, it wasn't Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on the morning TV news, warning of last week's impending blizzard -- it was new and little known Assistant Deputy County Executive Timothy D. Sini.
Bellone took over once the storm hit Monday. But Sini's appearance represented a high-profile opportunity to help ready the former federal prosecutor, 34, as a prime-time contender for...read more ››
The developer of Highland Green, a 117-unit townhouse project planned for a site in Melville, has secured the financing needed to move forward, officials said.
Calling it Long Island’s first limited equity cooperative, Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone said he expects construction for the Ruland Road project to begin this spring.
“This is a major step toward building the first example of what could become an important...read more ››
Every year, Long Islander News honors a person who has made a significant contribution to the Town of Huntington. We look for a dynamic force who has made history, gone above and beyond a call of duty, and made Huntington a better place.
For 2014, that person is Legislator William Spencer.
Now in his third year as a lawmaker, Spencer has waged major battles to pass legislation important to him – and he usually wins the fight....read more ››
Suffolk Marathon Designated as Boston Marathon Qualifier
(Long Island, NY) County Executive Steve Bellone joined Suffolk County Legislators Steve Stern, Kara Hahn, Bill Lindsay III, and Rob Calarco as well as local veterans, business owners, members of the running community and the Greater Long Island Running Club to announce that registration for the inaugural Suffolk County Marathon and Half Marathon is officially open to the public...read more ››
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, who has no opponent yet for his fall re-election bid, has $1.4 million in campaign cash on hand, according to new state filings.
In Nassau, acting District Attorney Madeline Singas, a Democrat, has raised more than $400,000 for her expected campaign for a full four-year term, reports submitted late Thursday to the state Board of Elections show.
The reports cover periods from July 2014...read more ››
Officials in Suffolk County said Wednesday that they are looking to crack down on thieves stealing valuables and selling them to pawn shops.
As WCBS 880’s Sophia Hall reported, authorities said drug addicts are stealing items and pawning them for cash.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said changes must be made, and he is pushing for a new law to help get stolen property back to its rightful owners.
Deputy County...read more ››
The following was submitted by William R. Spencer, who represents the 18th Legislative District.
Fighting to get our fair share of resources in the 18th legislative district (LD) is a high priority of mine. With four Incorporated Villages within the 18th LD, all charged with maintaining their own police forces outside the Suffolk County Police Department, I have been pushing to secure an appropriation of our sales tax for our local...read more ››
Suffolk County has announced new ammunition in the war against heroin addiction.
On Monday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced today a new, countywide model to provide residents with an alternative to combat heroin and other opiate abuse with the introduction of the FDA-approved drug, extended-release naltrexone, along with enhanced substance abuse treatment.
In 2012 and 2013, there were more than 400 opioid related...read more ››