Suffolk County Democrats
Snair Pledges to Slash Salary as Supervisor
Monday, September 30, 2013
SMITHTOWN, NY – Steve Snair, the Democratic, Independence, and Working Families candidate for Smithtown town supervisor, pledged his commitment to be a full-time supervisor, and that he intends to cut his annual salary by 10% once in office.
“There are many challenges facing this government. In these tough economic times we need to be proactive when it...read more
On Wednesday, September 27th, Legislator Spencer met with members of the Democratic Committee. Legislator Spencer spoke to the crowd about what has been accomplished during his first term representing the 18th legislative district.read more
The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York State, has announced its endorsement of Rich Schaffer for Town of Babylon Supervisor.
Schaffer was elected to be town supervisor in a special election in 2012, a post he previously held from 1992 until 2001. In office, he has helped to restore open space and flood-prone properties in Ketcham’s and...read more
The Town of Babylon Democratic Committee recently held their fall fundraiser at Colonial Springs Golf Club in Farmingdale with over 200 supporters in attendance. Entitled “Driving Rich to Victory,” this year's event celebrated the party's ticket of Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Councilman Tony Martinez, Town Clerk Carol Quirk and Suffolk County Legislature candidate Tom Dolan, collectively known as the “Schaffer Team.”
The golf-themed...read more
Today, County Executive Bellone was joined by Legislator Rob Calarco, Legislator Sarah Anker, Mayor Paul Pontieri, and representatives from AARP and the Suffolk County Office for the Aging to announce Suffolk County’s participation in AARP’s network of Age-Friendly Communities.
To ensure Suffolk County’s full participation in the program, Bellone will convene Blue Ribbon Commission comprised of a representative from the...read more
Mark Sypher and his team were in the middle of a construction job when he got a call from Suffolk County telling him to stop what he was doing and head to Bridgehampton.
Under contract with the county, Sypher Construction & Paving works on whatever job the county considers most pressing. On Tuesday, it was installing ramps for turtles along the newly constructed sidewalks on the Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor turnpike.
County...read more