Suffolk County Democrats
The following is a statement released Tuesday by local Congressman Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) on the government shutdown in Washington:
“The House GOP has voted to ensure a harmful, and completely avoidable, shutdown of federal government operations beginning today. It is deeply reckless that the House leadership and its Tea Party-dominated caucus have abdicated their responsibility to govern and, instead, have chosen to pursue...read more ››
Northport, NY - August 26, 2013 - Suffolk County Legislator William R. Spencer (D-Centerport) stood with Northport Village officials and representatives from the Northport Chamber of Commerce, Northport Arts Coalition, and Northport Historical Society and other interested parties, to announce that the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizen’s Advisory Board has approved Northport’s application for grant funding for a kiosk and...read more ››
Legislator William Spencer was a member of the panel on the News 12/Newsday television special dealing with protecting Long Island’s Water resources. Broadcast on Thursday evening September 26th Legislator Spencer spoke of his efforts to coordinate resources and initiate protection of the aquifer on a bi-county level. In the past year Legislator Spencer has hosted public meetings in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, working with legislators...read more ››
Dix Hills, NY - September 23, 2013 - A majority of the bi-partisan membership of the Suffolk County Legislature has called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to halt the planned closure of the Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center in Dix Hills. The closure is part of the New York Office of Mental Health’s plan to consolidate in-patient psychiatric services.
“We already know that many children and adolescents who suffer from serious behavioral...read more ››
Community Job Fair
Sponsored by Suffolk Country Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D.
18th Legislative District
Co-Sponsored by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center
VFW Post 1469
210 West Pulaski Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 421-0535
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
1:00pm-4:00pm
Scheduled to attend:
Adecco, Aerotek, Aflac, Combined Insurance, EVO Payments...read more ››
Contracts were signed and finalized yesterday to purchase the 32-acre DeForest Williams property located on the waterfront in Cold Spring Harbor. The public-private partnership has allowed the North Shore Land Alliance,Town of Huntington and Suffolk County, with a generous grant from New York State, to purchase the estate for $8.5 million.
This forested property, which borders on Cold Spring Harbor, was in danger of development. The...read more ››
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 ››