Suffolk County Democrats
Despite fierce resistance by the beverage industry, Suffolk lawmakers Tuesday night approved three bills, sponsored by Legis. William Spencer (D-Centerport) that will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to kids under 18 at county parks and beaches.
The legislation, that Spencer is calling the “nation's first comprehensive energy/stimulant education and protection plan,” would also limit direct marketing efforts of these products to...read more
Suffolk lawmakers are trying their hardest to keep energy drinks like Red Bull out of the hands of minors.
Red Bull may give you wings, but the energy drink companies’ attempts to reach minors may soon be grounded on the eastern half of Long Island.
Suffolk County lawmakers approved three controversial bills Tuesday aimed at keeping energy drinks out of the hands of minors, citing health concerns, over objections of beverage...read more
Suffolk lawmakers Tuesday night approved county oversight of energy drinks that supporters touted as the first of its kind in the nation.
The three bills, sponsored by Legis. William Spencer (D-Centerport), passed despite fierce beverage industry resistance.
A ban on the sale of energy drinks at county parks and beaches passed 11-4, with several abstentions; a ban on marketing of the drinks to minors via coupons and free-sample...read more
Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, I-Montauk, announced Monday that he will seek reelection in November, instead of running for the East Hampton Town supervisor position.
Should he win reelection, it will be his sixth and final term due to term limits on the Suffolk County Legislature. The legislator, who keeps an office in Sag Harbor, said he has not ruled out the possibility of a run for supervisor — a post he held before...read more
Patchogue, LI—Monday, March 18 Today Legislator Rob Calarco announced the date for the 5th Annual Play for Peace Tournament. This year’s tournament will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Patchogue-Medford Youth Soccer Complex on Sipp Avenue in Medford. The tournament is open to eight men’s teams and eight women’s teams. Teams interested in playing should contact Legislator Calarco’s office at (631) 854-1400 or...read more
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco joined with the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce and local
officials to congratulate Tracey Calder Kasperei, owner of Wisteria Lane and Paige Pfeifer, owner of The Cheese Patch – a combined storefront located at 11 North Ocean Avenue.read more