A cross section of Suffolk—elected officials, law enforcement, labor leaders, and residents—made a big showing for County Executive Ed Romaine at his Nine and Dine golf fundraiser at the Baiting Hollow Club.
Introducing the man of the hour was District Attorney Ray Tierney, up for reelection this year, who said he appreciated Romaine’s support of law enforcement. “Everything we asked of him to help keep Suffolk safe, he has done,” said Tierney, who expressed appreciation for the county executive being at his side in fighting for changes to the state’s lax criminal justice laws.
Emceeing the event was Suffolk GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia, who noted that Romaine headed a team of Republican officials, including the majority of the county legislature, who are keeping local government focused on public safety and affordability.
Joining the county executive was the Presiding Officer of the Suffolk Legislature, Kevin McCaffrey, along with legislators Dominick Thorne, Katherine Stark, and Jim Mazzarella, who represents Romaine’s hometown of Center Moriches. His successor as Brookhaven Town Supervisor, Dan Panico, was there, as was Councilman Neil Foley and Assemblywoman Jodi Gilgio. Making a celebrity appearance was former major league pitcher Doc Gooden, a fan of the county executive.
“I need everyone to step up to the plate to help make Suffolk better and better,” Romaine told the crowd. “We’re all in this together.”
Rechler Equity, Renu Contracting & Restoration, Suffolk County Correction Officers, and Suffolk County PBA were among the top event sponsors. Other supporters included Austin Interiors, East End Blinds, H2M Architects & Engineers, IBEW Local 25, IUOE Local 138, LiRo-Hill, Suffolk County Superior Officers Association, Barclay Damon LLP, Suffolk County Brake Service/Gabrielli, CIS, D.F. Contracting, Ltd., Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter, John McCaffrey, Just Kids Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Laborers Local 1298, LK McLean Associates, NASRCC Political Education Committee–NYS PAC, Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs PBA, Trius Inc., and All Systems Plumbing.