Suffolk County Democrats
Suffolk County has announced new initiatives in an effort to combat heroin and opiate abuse on Long Island.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Assistant Deputy County Executive for Public Safety Timothy Sini were among a host of county officials to introduce the initiatives on Monday.
Aimed at providing residents with an alternative to combat heroin and other opiate abuse, the county unveiled partnerships to raise...read more ››
Suffolk County has announced new initiatives in an effort to combat heroin and opiate abuse on Long Island.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Assistant Deputy County Executive for Public Safety Timothy Sini were among a host of county officials to introduce the initiatives on Monday.
Aimed at providing residents with an alternative to combat heroin and other opiate abuse, the county unveiled partnerships to raise...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 ››
Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, who championed the power of government and liberalism to advance society with eloquence and compassion, died Thursday at his home in Manhattan. He was 82.
His death came hours after his son was sworn in to his second term as New York's governor.
The family said in a statement, "the Governor passed away from natural causes due to heart failure this evening at home with his loving family at his side...read more ››
A Huntington couple received a free septic system as part of a pilot-program to help reduce nitrogen contamination in Suffolk County’s water supply.
Jeanne and Gustavo Sawicki were the winners in the district served by Leg. William Spencer, D-Centerport.
In total, 19 homeowners were chosen by lottery on Monday at a general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature. More than 130 Suffolk residents applied to participate in the...read more ››
Thomas Schiliro has never stopped looking for a new challenge, and a new way to serve the community. The 62-year-old, who lives in Manorville, has been a social studies teacher and a college professor. For the past two decades, he's been a Suffolk County parks police officer, and he's been politically active for most of his life.
Now, the Democrat wants to go to Albany to fight for Long Island. It doesn't seem like there will be much...read more ››
Tom Schiliro, candidate for the 2nd Assembly District, has been endorsed by the League of Humane Voters, which recognizes that Schiliro has displayed an express commitment to supporting animal protections through his advocacy for the Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill and his commitment to advocating for animals across all species.
“As a police officer, I have seen too many innocent animals mistreated with no one to defend them. It’s time...read more ››
Southold, NY--A mailer sent by the Palumbo camp makes a false charge against Democratic Assembly candidate Tom Schiliro, uses a false, altered photograph of Mr. Schiliro, and wrongly footnotes the false claim to an August 10 “Southold Dem Press Release 8/10/14”.
Neither the Southold Town Democratic Committee nor any other facet of the Southold Town Democrats issued a press release on 8/10/14. “We never issued a press release containing...read more ››
Riverhead – Assembly candidate Tom Schiliro won his debate last night against Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo in their race for the 2nd Assembly District seat. “It is evident that Mr. Palumbo and I do not agree on several vital issues that affect the community, with women’s equality being the most essential. It is preposterous that he blames Democrats for holding up the Women’s Equality Bill when he’s the one who voted against it,” stated...read more ››
WHO: Tom Schiliro for State Assembly
WHAT: Sign Soirée at the campaign’s headquarters
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 400 W. Main St., Suite 100, Riverhead 11901
Refreshments will be provided. For more info, please call 631-208-8200 or click here.
RSVP is requested for preparations.
(Parking is behind building. Located next to the Riverhead...read more ››