Suffolk County Democrats
The Suffolk County Legislature hosted its 2016 organizational meeting on Tuesday, at which its 18 recently elected members took their oaths of office, including 2nd district Legislator Bridget Fleming.
“I’m pleased to be joining such a professional group of legislators, who are clearly committed to the best interests of our community, and I look forward to representing the unique needs of Suffolk County’s East End,” Fleming, who is the...read more
A new plan to add a third track to the LIRR in Nassau County, from Floral Park to Hicksville, is among the proposals Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Tuesday in an effort to boost the region’s economy.
Cuomo, in a speech to the Long Island Association business group, outlined a coordinated, and what he called a “holistic approach” to the Island’s infrastructure problems, most notably the long-delayed and controversial addition of a third...read more
Hauppauge, N.Y. – The Suffolk County Legislature today held its 2016 organizational meeting, at which its 18 members took their oaths of office and elected their leadership for the upcoming year.
Fifteenth District Legislator DuWayne Gregory was elected to his third term as Presiding Officer, and 7th District Legislator Rob Calarco was elected to serve as Deputy Presiding Officer. He succeeds last year’s Deputy Presiding Officer Jay...read more
Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) won’t seek re-election to a ninth term in November in order to spend more time writing his second book, he said Tuesday.
The Democrat, who has held the seat since 2000, said in a statement, “It is time for me to pursue new passions and develop new interests, mainly spend more time writing my second novel.”
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With the new year comes several changes to Southold Town government, including the swearing in of three newly elected officials.
Town Justice Brian Hughes and Trustees Nick Krupski and Glenn Goldsmith took their oaths of office alongside several incumbents at a swearing-in ceremony at the Peconic Community Center Monday morning.
“It’s definitely really, really exciting,” Mr. Krupski said. “It’s something I’ve been thinking...read more
The Suffolk County Legislature adopted a new rule Monday that will make it easier for East End residents to make their case to legislative committees several times a year without having to travel to Hauppauge.
The new rule was put into effect during the legislature’s annual organizational meeting.
DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville) was re-elected to his third one-year term as the legislature’s $122,559-a-year presiding officer, as he...read more