Suffolk County Legislature News

Suffolk County Legislature News


Aug 24, 2025

Suffolk County Legislature Recognizes Outstanding Teens

Twenty-three teens were recently awarded medals for extraordinary efforts in volunteer service, personal development, exploration, and physical fitness

Aug 20, 2025

Thorne Bill Targets Predatory Fire-Damage Contractors

Worse than ambulance chasers are companies at fire scenes.

Aug 6, 2025

Rocky Point’s Kayla MacKay Surprised with County Honors for Service and Leadership

Surprised at the legislature for her accomplishments.

Jul 11, 2025

A new park opens in Patchogue.

Suffolk Legislator Dominick Thorne cuts the ribbon at the grand reopening of the Richard Monko Preserve at Canaan Lake in Patchogue as Jillian Mehrhoff with the Greater Patchogue of Commerce looks on.

Jul 1, 2025

Selfless Saints on Earth Serenaded at Oheka Castle Heroes Breakfast

Hosted by Legislator Leslie Kennedy, the Oheka Castle-set event brought heroes from across the island to Huntington—where they broke bread, traded stories, and received their flowers.

Jun 9, 2025

Child Support Specialist Caitlin Del Vento Named Suffolk Employee of the Month

From a critical county department comes the Suffolk Employee of the Month.

Jun 9, 2025

Patchogue Community Garden Awarded Grant to Support Local Food Access

County green to help the community garden grow.

Jun 6, 2025

Olive Oil! Farmers Market Frenzy Opens Outside Dennison Building in Hauppauge

“I’ve been to a lot of local farmers' markets within the district and without, and I think it’s a great way to invest in local businesses,” Legislator Jason Richberg told the South Shore Press.

May 29, 2025

Memorable MDW Car Service: 25-Plus Suffolk Veterans Transported to Jones Beach Air Show

For the third straight year, the Chair of the Suffolk County Veterans Committee coordinated a strong Veteran presence in the Four Leaf Federal Credit Union Air Show that took place at Jones Beach over Memorial Day Weekend.

May 28, 2025

Appreciation Week: Leg. Kennedy Celebrates EMS, Announces Upcoming Blood Drive

Another Kennedy-sponsored blood drive is planned for Sunday, June 1st, at the Smithtown Street Fair. It will take place at the corner of Elm Ave and Main Street.

May 20, 2025

Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week

They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.

May 19, 2025

Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction

Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks

May 19, 2025

Little Red Shed Opens at Avery Homestead, Launching a New Chapter in Historic Preservation

A little red shed just opened in East Patchogue—and it’s helping preserve 270 years of local history.

Apr 2, 2025

Local Irish Americans Honored by Suffolk County Legislature

Deputy Presiding Officer Steven J. Flotteron organized the midday event, which took place at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 26.

Mar 11, 2025

'tis the Season: Kathy Albrecht Named Suffolk County's 'Woman of Distinction'

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick's Chief of Staff was honored as the countywide honoree in a special presentation on March 4.

Mar 9, 2025

Suffolk Legislature Seeks Applicants for Page Program

Hands-on opportunity to get involved with county government.

Mar 6, 2025

Ladies of the Legislature All in On Women's History Month Clothing Drive

To help struggling women find their footing and independence, one can donate clothing or additional items at any of the four District Offices all March long.

Mar 3, 2025

South Shore Statesman to Wed

Meet the Suffolk couple who announced their nuptials.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Mastic Beach Redevelopment Draws Praise, Concerns Over Traffic and Crime

Town hears resident concerns over the Beechwood Project: here’s what they had to say:


Local

Paving Season Continues! 33-Road Sound Beach Project Completed 

“Investing in our local roads is essential to maintaining the quality of life and safety for Sound Beach residents,” said Councilwoman Jane Bonner.