Suffolk County Democrats
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone Thursday announced a campaign to clean up nitrogen-polluted waters that could include building sewer systems and advanced wastewater-treatment plants.
Bellone said nitrogen flowing into aquifers and local waterways from septic systems and cesspools, as well as fertilizer runoff, hurts water quality and damages coastal areas that serve as storm buffers.
"We have been polluting this precious...read more ››
There was a time when Suffolk Democratic chairman Richard Schaffer had no use for State Senate Democrats.
That attitude dates to 2010 when one top Senate Democratic aide insisted that Schaffer not speak to then-freshman Sen. Brian Foley, whom the party leader helped elect, giving Senate Democrats their first majority in decades.
Schaffer said he had told Foley not to back the controversial MTA payroll tax, despite arguments by...read more ››
Brookhaven officials say they are planning to swear in the winner of an unresolved town council race as soon as Friday, shortly after Suffolk County officials certify the election.
Democrat Connie Kepert is expected to win by two or more votes when 13 ballots are counted at 1 p.m. Friday at county Board of Elections headquarters in Yaphank, officials say.
Completion of the vote count had been delayed more than two months by...read more ››
Long Island, NY-One of the first responsibilities of Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville) of the Suffolk County Legislature is to make committee assignments for his colleagues. Deputy Presiding Officer Jay Schneiderman (I-Southampton) has been selected to chair the Parks and Recreation Committee while also serving on Government Operations, Personnel, Housing, and Consumer Protection; and Economic Development committees.
“I...read more ››
Hauppauge, NY - January 9th, 2014 - Legislator Sarah Anker was sworn into office at the Thursday, January 2nd Organizational Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature.
“I’m looking forward to continuing the many projects I’ve facilitated over the past two years including Rails to Trails, helping our young adults find jobs and affordable housing, supporting our seniors, protecting our environment, implementing fiscal responsible...read more ››
DuWayne Gregory officially became leader of the Suffolk Legislature Thursday as colleagues cited his ability to protect the body's independence and to work with County Executive Steve Bellone.
By a 14-0 vote, with four Republican abstentions, Gregory (D-Amityville) was elected presiding officer, becoming the first African-American to hold the post. His wife and mother were in the crowd at the legislative chambers in Hauppauge, which...read more ››
On Thursday, December 19th, Legislator Sarah Anker attended a ribbon cutting ceremony held by Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) for the nation’s first affordable housing subdivision exclusively for Long Island veterans who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Six US veterans received new homes in time for the holidays.
Long Island Home Builders Care, a charitable arm of LIBI, broke ground in May for the six lot development,...read more ››
A politician, physician and pastor, Suffolk County Legislator William "Doc" Spencer is no stranger to wearing many hats. Those close to him say that it's through serving in these diverse roles that Spencer looks out for the total health of his community.
In his short time on the Legislature — he took office Jan. 1, 2012, and was overwhelmingly reelected in November — Spencer (D-Centerport) has been able to accomplish much: fighting for...read more ››
William J. Lindsay III, son of the late William J. Lindsay who held a legislature seat for 12 years, is following in his father’s footsteps in being elected to the 8th district county post in his first-ever run for office.
Lindsay received 6,182 votes, 51.54 percent of votes with one district remaining, while Republican newcomer Anthony Musumeci garnered 5,803 votes, 48.38 percent of the tally, in Tuesday’s election.
Lindsay's...read more ››
Democrats will maintain their majority in the Suffolk County Legislature after winning at least 12 of 18 seats -- including some originally considered toss-ups -- late Tuesday night.
The election results ensure that County Executive Steve Bellone, a Democrat, will continue to enjoy limited resistance to his agenda the next two years, as he approaches the end of his first term in office. He also will keep his veto-proof majority....read more ››