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February 7, 2012

Patchogue, LI—February 6: Legislator Rob Calarco introduced a resolution at the February 7 Meeting of the General Legislature authorizing Suffolk County to enter into an agreement with Patchogue Village to relocate the historically significant Carnegie Library from its current location on Lake Street, at no cost to taxpayers.

The resolution seeks to relocate the Patchogue Village landmark to the 6th District Court property located on...read more

February 7, 2012
Hamptons.com

The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), a statewide, non-profit organization comprised of water quality management professionals, has selected Timothy Bishop, US Congressman for New York's First Congressional District, to be the recipient of its distinguished Nelson A. Rockefeller Award.read more

February 7, 2012
Hamptons.com

Southampton - The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), a statewide, non-profit organization comprised of water quality management professionals, has selected Timothy Bishop, US Congressman for New York's First Congressional District, to be the recipient of its distinguished Nelson A. Rockefeller Award.

The Rockefeller Award was created by NYWEA to honor an elected official, on a state or national level, who has made...read more

February 5, 2012
Associated Press

“Nothing should be taken for granted; this is not going to be a walk in the park,” said five-term U.S. Rep. Timothy Bishop, a former college administrator. “We’re expecting an extremely difficult race and preparing for that. I have a very tough road.”read more

February 5, 2012
Associated Press
Rep. Tim Bishop on Election Day, 2010

Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) with his wife, Kathy by his side gives the thumbs at the Islandia Marriott on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Islandia, N.Y.

It was the last congressional race in the country to be decided in 2010.

Now, the Democratic incumbent who eked out a 593-vote victory and the millionaire Republican challenger are preparing for a blistering rematch in 2012, vying to represent a diverse eastern Long Island...read more

February 2, 2012
LI Politics.com
Joe Dujmic

Joe Dujmic, a local attorney and former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Suffolk County Executive, announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly.

Dujmic, 32, is running for the State Assembly in response to the continuing increase in the cost of living on Long Island and the need for bold reforms in the State Capitol. “The Long Island Taxpayers deserve a strong, independent voice in Albany who will question every single unfunded...read more