Suffolk County Democrats
The Gary Jacobs for Suffolk Legislature Campaign was out in force at the 2013 Ronkonkoma Street Fair. Gary and his campaign volunteers spoke with many voters regarding the issues and concerns that are important to the folks who live in the 12th Suffolk County Legislative District.
To learn more about Gary Jacobs or to volunteer to help Gary Jacobs into office click the Candidate Tab on the Smithtown Dems website or visit...read more ››
There won't be a Democratic primary in the Second Assembly District.
Rocky Point attorney Jennifer Maertz today announced she is withdrawing her candidacy in opposition to the party designee John McManmon.
In a press release issued Friday, the Maertz campaign said it "recognized that the number of signatures that could be gathered by the July 11th deadline put the campaign at great risk of an expected challenge" by McManmon....read more ››
Islip, NY –As the summer season wraps up, the All-Republican Islip Town Board shows no interest in packing up their flip-flops. After a nearly 8 month battle in which the Islip Republicans repeatedly back-tracked and contradicted themselves, the Brentwood community finally can claim victory in the fight for their public pools.
Democratic Town Board Candidate George Hafele said, “This saga emphasizes just how important it is that we...read more ››
Democratic supervisor candidate Steven E. Snair has released his plan for Smithtown, calling for the revitalization of downtown and creation of tax incentives to attract more businesses.
"Residents here in Smithtown realize that our town government isn't doing enough to address the serious challenges we face," Snair said in a statement. "If we create more economic development and broaden our tax base, and streamline government by...read more ››
Islip, NY –Ratings Service Standard & Poor’s has officially revised its outlook on Islip Town debt downward from stable to negative, dealing a serious blow to the credibility of the all-Republican Town Council, which has failed to make substantial progress towards balancing the budget over the last two years of their administration. The report, issued on August 22nd, states that the Board’s work has “not been sufficient in closing the...read more ››
Democratic town supervisor candidates
The preliminary bout, was between Democrats Ann Cotten-DeGrasse and Angela DeVito who, at times seem to be involved in a grudge match over things that happened when both were on the Riverhead School Board. It wasn’t Tyson and Holyfield and no ears were bitten, and both had their rooters in the audience.
Both agreed that maintaining services without raising taxes was an essential philosophy...read more ››
The Fr. John Papallo Lodge No 2684 is holding a Testimonial Brunch honoring our Smithtown Town Council candidate and the lodge’s Immediate Past President Richard Macellaro. The Brunch will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Crestwood Manor, 1036 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, New York, at 11:00 A.M. The Donation is $50 per person. For further information, please visit the lodge’s website: ...read more ››
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli endorse Steve Snair for Smithtown Town Supervisor.
US Senator Gillibrand endorses Steve Snair: http://smithtowndems.com/content/united-states-senator-kirsten-gillibran...
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Plans for the revitalization of the Riverside and Flanders area continue to take shape.
The Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizens Advisory Panel recently recommended a $15,000 grant toward the construction of a walking trail through county parkland from Flanders Road, or State Route 24, to the Peconic River.
The 5.5-foot wide, 1000-foot long, walking trail would be created using permeable natural stone material. ...read more ››
A plan to create a walking trail through Suffolk County parkland to the banks of the Peconic River is now in line to get $15,000 downtown revitalization grant, town and county officials announced Friday.
The trail comes as part of a larger vision to create a true Riverside business district along Route 24 and the traffic circle.
The 5 1/2-foot wide, 1,000-foot long trail will be created using permeable natural stone material and...read more ››