Suffolk County Legislature News
Suffolk County Legislature News
Suffolk County Legislature Recognizes Veterans
During their General Meeting in Hauppauge on Tuesday, November 25th, each of the 18 legislators introduced a Veteran from their respective districts, highlighting the individual’s military background and local contributions.
Suffolk acts against slumlords, scams, and fire fraud
Long nagging issues addressed in legislative trifecta.
Gio's law prevails: epipen mightier than partisan sword
Georgina Cornago lobbied for EpiPens in police patrol cars. After the first life saved by its recent implementation, "Gio's law" sponsor, Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne, explained "money doesn’t matter when it’s somebody’s life."
Tri-Town open forum held at Lake Ronkonkoma Firehouse
Legislator Leslie Kennedy hosted an Open Forum for the Ronkonkoma, Lake Ronkonkoma, and Lake Grove communities on Monday, September 29th. The event kicked off at 6 p.m., during which residents were encouraged to express their concerns directly to elected officials in attendance.
Lennon Completes 66-Mile Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness
In a solemn Sunday morning ceremony, Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon (LD-6) presented the special flag he carried during his 66-mile walk from the Orient Fire Department to Armed Forces Plaza in Hauppauge.
Honoring a true patriot – William Floyd
William Floyd lived a long time ago and we remember and honor him to this day.
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
Thorne Bill Targets Predatory Fire-Damage Contractors
Worse than ambulance chasers are companies at fire scenes.
The Suffolk Legislature moves toward passage of a bill that will require landlords receiving county rental assistance monies to obtain town permits.
Suffolk Legislator says game over for slumlords.
Rocky Point’s Kayla MacKay Surprised with County Honors for Service and Leadership
Surprised at the legislature for her accomplishments.
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.
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.
Child Support Specialist Caitlin Del Vento Named Suffolk Employee of the Month
From a critical county department comes the Suffolk Employee of the Month.
Patchogue Community Garden Awarded Grant to Support Local Food Access
County green to help the community garden grow.
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.
Rachel Fassman receives an honor from Legislator Dominick Thorne.
Legislature Lauds Life Saver
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.
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.
Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week
They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.
Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction
Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.