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Democrats Grab Babylon Town Council Seats

Democrat Steve Bellone thanks supporters election night. Credit Judy Mottl

Nov

2011

Incumbent Jackie Gordon and newcomer Tom Donnelly easily beat Republican challengers. Voters in Babylon Town returned incumbent councilwoman Jackie Gordon for a second term and fellow Democrat newcomer Tom Donnelly to the town board.

As of midnight, with 149 of 154 districts reporting, Gordon received 14,310 votes. Donnelly got 14,286 votes. Republican challengers Tom Gargiulo got 11,518 and Matt Groh received 10,420 votes. Current councilwoman Ellen McVeety, who did not seek election, will fill in for Gordon after she deploys in January for an Army Reserve stint.| read more ››

Suffolk's new Steve calls Dems' effort 'a thing of beauty'

Nov

2011

In a victory speech, Steve Bellone is thanking Democratic chairman Richard Schaffer, saying the campaign he crafted was a "thing of beauty.'

"The voters of Suffolk county have given us a huge victory," he said.

He thanks the Democratic committee, volunteers, and "most important I want to thank the voters of Suffolk County tonight for giving us this mandate....We will make government more efficient, we will make it work so we can protect taxpayers in this county."

"We will confront the fiscal challenge that we face by growing this economy...We will make sure when we create that growth and opportunity....it will be accessible."

He touts Bill Lindsay to return as presiding officer....| read more ››

Get Out to Vote for Dr. William R Spencer for Suffolk County Legislator 18th District

Nov

2011

It was an exciting morning with Steve Bellone, Jon Cooper & Dr. William R Spencer at Campaign Headquarters in Northport!

We appreciate all the volunteers who delivered the message to vote for Dr. William R Spencer door-to-door and also those who made phone calls.

Please don’t forget to remind your friends, coworkers & family members to vote on Election Day and make a difference for our communities!| read more ››

Newsday Endorses Dr. William R Spencer in Suffolk County 18th District

Oct

2011

The race to fill the seat of term-limited Jon Cooper features two strong contenders: Republican Elizabeth Black, 58, of Huntington village, a retired secondary English teacher who’s on the Huntington School District board of trustees, and Democrat William Spencer, 44, of Centerport, an otolaryngologist who has served as chairman of the Town of Huntington Housing Authority’s board.

Black’s campaign is emphasizing job creation, but her experience with the Jack Abrams School, which she voted to close, is one of the reasons she’s running for this office. She’d love to see students back at the school some day, but says the area hasn’t changed enough yet. She thinks more cops on the street are essential to getting crime under control and...| read more ››

Suffolk County Legislative Candidate Doctor Spencer’s Commitment to Ensuring Public Safety

Oct

2011

“We need to lay aside partisan politics and join together to protect our community,” Doctor Spencer said “The Suffolk County Police Department has done a remarkable job cleaning up crime in Huntington and we will not give back the ground we have gained. I will not wave a white flag to gangs! I will make sure that we get the boots on the ground and the resources we need to maintain law and order. Keeping the public safe is simply not something we can do more of with less. Huntington residents deserve their fair share of public safety dollars and I will make sure that happens.”

Here are some of Doc’s tangible, definitive solutions that will go a long way...| read more ››

Newsday: Babylon Town would cut taxes for 2nd year

Sep

2011

Babylon is offering town residents a tax cut for the second consecutive year, according to the town's tentative 2012 budget.

General fund taxes would increase 9 percent in the proposed $137.2 million budget, but residential garbage taxes would drop 21 percent, with the other parts of the town tax bill -- highway, lighting and part town taxes -- holding steady. This would result in a 4.9 percent, or $3.8 million, overall town tax cut for residents.| read more ››

Bellone Wins Second County Executive Debate

Sep

2011

BABYLON – Winning the second time in as many debates for Suffolk County Executive, Babylon Town Supervisor and Democratic Candidate Steve Bellone today continued showing why he is the strongest candidate to help grow Suffolk County’s economy and protect taxpayers. The debate, moderated by Richard Rose, was hosted by WLNY TV 10/55 and will air Sunday, October 2, at 2:30 p.m.| read more ››

Cuomo visits LI to endorse Bellone

Sep

2011

Steve Bellone’s bid for Suffolk County executive got some serious star power behind it Monday night as Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined him at a packed ballroom at theHuntington Hilton in Melville.

The event, which typically serves as the Suffolk County Democratic Committee’s fall dinner, raised $500,000, according to Chairman Rich Schaffer. Not all of that money will go toward Bellone’s campaign, Schaffer explained, but will be used by the Democratic committee in key legislative races this November as well.| read more ››

Cuomo Stumps for Bellone in Huntington

Sep

2011

More than 600 Attend the Suffolk County Democratic Committee’s Fall Gala supporting Steve Bellone for County Executive

BABYLON – Babylon Town Supervisor and Democratic Suffolk County Executive Candidate Steve Bellone and more than 600 supporters tonight welcomed Governor Andrew Cuomo to Suffolk County as he headlined the Suffolk County Democratic Committee’s Fall Gala. The event raised approximately $500,000 for Bellone’s campaign for Suffolk County Executive.

“Steve Bellone knows how to make government work because he’s done it,” Governor Andrew Cuomo told a cheering crowd. “He’s proven that he can make government efficient and make the government effective. He respected the taxpayers and reduced the debt and reduced taxes. These times are tough and Steve’s direction is the way up.”...| read more ››

Bellone, Carpenter differ on county gov’t structure

Sep

2011

With seven weeks to go until it’s known who will be the next Suffolk County executive, the two candidates vying for the seat held their first public debate Thursday morning.

The event, hosted jointly by the Long Island Association and the Association for a Better Long Island at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, featured Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter, the Republican candidate, discussing plans and trading barbs with Supervisor Steve Bellone, the Democratic hopeful. The Long Island Business News sponsored the debate.| read more ››