Suffolk County Democrats
Thank you for your participation in the Suffolk County Democratic Committee 2015 Spring Dinner and Journal. Your continued support helps us grow as a party and deliver open, responsive and cost effective government to the residents of Suffolk County.
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Smithtown Democratic Committee chairman Ed Maher is calling for town highway superintendent Glenn Jorgensen's resignation, citing his arrest last week on four felony charges and a misdemeanor, and a December notice of claim alleging sexual harassment.
Maher said in a statement that the recent allegations offer an opportunity for officials to consider appointing a director of public works, rather than an elected highway superintendent....read more
Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota has directed the Smithtown Highway Superintendent to appear in First District court in Central Islip tomorrow morning.
Glenn Jorgensen, 63, the elected Superintendent of Highways since 2010, will appear in courtroom D-11 sometime after 11:00 am.
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WOODBURY - Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone delivered his fourth and final State of the County address Thursday night.
Bellone focused on the challenges of stopping the so-called "brain drain" of young professional Long Islanders moving elsewhere because of the high cost of living and lack of opportunities on the Island.
The executive unveiled a project called "Connect Long Island," which would build a network of downtowns...read more
IR 1041, a Local Law to protect the honor of decorated veterans, was unanimously approved by the Legislature. The law, which was sponsored by Suffolk County Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. and co-sponsored by Legislator Steve Stern, will prohibit persons from deceitfully presenting themselves as a decorated veteran while soliciting funds.
Legislator Spencer was approached by members of the American Legion Post 694 with a request...read more
One year after Islip marked the 25th anniversary of the infamous garbage barge that made it a national laughingstock—and all the environmental progress it’s made since—politically connected haulers allegedly dumped toxins in town parks.
But calling the Town of Islip home is not all the two environmental crises share in common. Both also gained notoriety beyond Long Island’s shores, sparked inquiries of how the region disposes of its...read more