Suffolk County Democrats
The weather on Thursday might not be shaping up to be another sunny scorcher, but locals will have the opportunity to go to Suffolk County-run beaches for a day at a discounted rate, as the county attempts to promote its parks system as a destination locals can take advantage of right in their own back yard.
Officials hope that 'Discover Suffolk County Parks Day' will spur sales of its Green Key, which grants residents discounted...read more ››
Northport Harbor should see less red tide after the village sewage treatment plant completes its upgrade (Daniel Barcelona)
Northport village has received a $1.5 million grant to fund federally mandated upgrades to its 83-year-old sewage treatment plant that has been blamed for causing red tide in Northport and Centerport harbors.
Local lawmakers and environmentalists touted the New York State funding that will go toward an...read more ››
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has endorsed fellow Democrat Steve Snair in his campaign for Smithtown Town supervisor.
In a statement released by Snair’s campaign, Bellone said Snair “has the work ethic and vision to tackle the tough challenges that face Smithtown residents.”
Snair, 31, a Nesconset attorney, is seeking the seat held since 1978 by Republican incumbent Patrick Vecchio, 82, who is seeking his 13th term....read more ››
Legislators in Suffolk and Nassau counties want to create a regional council focused on protecting the drinking water supplies for more than 2.8 million Long Islanders.
A resolution to create the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection was introduced in the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday, sponsored by Democrats. A similar piece of legislation is expected to be introduced to committee July 1 in Nassau County, sponsored by...read more ››
Waves from Long Island Sound, roiled by Hurricane Sandy photos in Huntington A demolished boardwalk at Field 5 at Robert Long Island destruction immediately after Sandy The Village of Northport is located in the Northport photos
Freeport was one of the areas on Long Sandy coverage by town
The Village of Northport has received a $1.5 million state grant to help pay for its sewage treatment plant.
Legis. William Spencer (D-...read more ››
The American Medical Association has endorsed a ban on marketing energy drinks to minors, citing Suffolk County's action on the issue as an influence.
Leaders of the lobbying group, which represents 225,000 physicians nationwide, adopted the resolution Tuesday at its twice-annual policy meeting in Chicago. The resolution notes that Suffolk's board of health last year urged county lawmakers to prohibit the sale of the caffeine and...read more ››
With your support, I was elected as County Executive to make Suffolk County a great place to live, raise a family and operate a business. I work each day to overcome impediments to improving Suffolk County by making the tough decisions to move us forward. For years we have spoken in our region about eliminating unnecessary government offices and the need for common sense consolidations that save taxpayer dollars while delivering more...read more ››
In these difficult economic times, everyone – businesses and individuals alike – is looking to reduce their costs. That’s fine, as long one person or businesses’ cost cutting does not unfairly shift the burden onto someone else.
I mention this because that’s exactly what the Long Island Power Authority is trying to do by challenging the assessment on the Northport Power Plant. In an effort to reduce ratepayers’ bills by a...read more ››
  Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco recently presented the Greater Patchogue Historical Society with a check for $10,000, which represents County funding Calarco secured for the organization. According to Steve Lucas, Treasurer for the Historical Society, the group intends to spend the funding on the design, printing and distribution of a large reference map of the Patchogue area showing past and present historic structures...read more ››
Democratic County Executive Steve Bellone Thursday proposed the merger of Suffolk's treasurer and comptroller's offices, both of which are run by elected Republicans, saying it would save $1 million a year.
Bellone released a report that said creating the single department would cut "duplicative" management jobs.
He said he will ask the county legislature to place a referendum on the November ballot to authorize the merger. If...read more ››