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Senators Marcellino and Fuschillo Call for LIPA Action

Urge LIPA to Delay Vote on National Grid Renewal & Nominate Permanent CEO . Will Hold Hearings on LIPA’s Storm Response . Senator Carl L. Marcellino (R-Syosset), Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations and Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), a member of the Senate’s Energy and Telecommunications Committee, are [...]

Carpenter Hammers Bellone on Taxes

Suffolk County Republican party candidate, Angie Carpenter, sat down for a press conference at the dining room table of Vincenza Rago, an  84-year old elderly Suffolk County homeowner, who is being forced to sell from her Copiague home of 50 years because of the burden of increased property-taxes. With that, Angie Carpenter hammered her opponent’s [...]

On the Campaign Trail: Northport Street Fair and Greenlawn Parade

It has been a busy week for the candidates of Huntington as they prepare for Labor Day weekend where campaigns traditionally begin to hit their full stride. However, there were also a number of public events this week that had political presence this week including a street fair in the Village of Northport Tuesday Night, [...]

FEDERAL DISASTER AID APPROVED FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY

According to Sen Carl L. Marcellino’s office, Federal disaster assistance has been expanded to include homeowners, renters and small businesses in Suffolk County as a result of damages incurred by Irene. If you think you may be eligible you must call FEMA’s registration number – 1-800-621-3362 or visit the website at http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=15533 RELATED STORIES

Thiele Calls the Transfer of the Sustainability Program to the Stony Brook campus ill-considered

Assemblyman calls on SUNY Stony Brook Prez to publicly apologize State Assembly Fred Thiele today called on Stony Brook President Sam Stanley to meet the spirit of the recent Southampton college settlement and “apologize in public to everyone injured by his ill-considered decision to transfer the Sustainability Program to the Stony Brook campus, effectively closing [...]

Angie Carpenter Press Conference – Sept 1, 2011

. . Suffolk County Republican party candidate, Angie Carpenter, sat down with an elderly Suffolk County homeowner who has been forced to move from her Copiague home of 50 years because of the burden of increased property-taxes, including a 17.99% increase in her highway tax.  With that, Angie Carpenter questioned her opponent’s TV ad where [...]

Long Island Senior Citizens Warned of Telephone Scam

Thieves attempt to persuade family members to send bail money The Suffolk County Police Department’s Identity Theft Unit is warning residents of a telephone scam that specifically targets senior citizens. A potential victim will receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be their grandchild, nephew or an attorney acting on a family member’s behalf. [...]

Ray Negron Wins Appeal

Will Appear on Republican Primary Ballot for Brookhaven Town Council MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. – The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has unanimously overturned Acting State Supreme Justice Weber’s ruling, putting Ray Negron (R-Mt. Sinai) on the September 13th Republican Primary Ballot for Brookhaven Town Council.  The Appellate Court ruled that the GOP [...]

Brookhaven Extends “State of Emergency”

Statement from Supervisor Mark Lesko on the Town of Brookhaven State of Emergency Farmingville, NY – “Today at 1:00 p.m. I extended the Town of Brookhaven’s State of Emergency for 24 hours in order for the Town to adequately respond to Hurricane Irene. Hurricane Irene has left its mark on the Town of Brookhaven and [...]

Suffolk County Partners with American Red Cross

Red Cross/Suffolk Open Respite Center Today . Meals, Showers, Social Services to be Available for Residents in Wake of Hurricane Irene Middle Island, NY – Suffolk Executive Steve Levy announced that the county is partnering with the American Red Cross today to open a respite center at Cathedral Pines County Park in Middle Island for [...]

Suffolk Commish Recognizes Efforts of Auxiliary Police Volunteers

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Richard Dormer today honored members of the Suffolk County Auxiliary Police for their volunteer efforts throughout the year. Sixteen members of the civil defense force were recognized for improving the communities in which we live. The Suffolk County Auxiliary Police are equipped and trained to assist the Suffolk County Police Department, [...]

Huntington Town Acts to Help Residents Deal with Hurricane Effects

LIPA’s failure to restore power to many Huntington residents prompts move helping residents, businesses maintain vital communications links; coordination with human services agencies planned As a significant number of Huntington residents and businesses remain without power because of Hurricane Irene and as the Long Island Power Authority is unable to provide concrete information on when [...]

State Insurance & Red Cross to Provide Long Islanders with Advice on Filing

Mangano: New York State Insurance Department to Provide Nassau County Residents with Advice on Filing Insurance Claims from Hurricane Property Damage . Levy: State Insurance, Red Cross Officials to Assist Suffolk Residents Impacted by Storm

How to Report Price Gouging in Nassau and Suffolk

Mangano: Consumer Affairs Hotline Open to ReportPrice Gouging & Unlicensed Tree Removal and Repair Contractors . . Suffolk Executive Steve Levy Warns of Price Gouging Following Hurricane Irene

Suffolk Executive Steve Levy Warns of Price Gouging Following Hurricane Irene

County Consumer Affairs Department on Alert for Unscrupulous Retailers Residents Urged to Report Suspected Overcharging County Executive Steve Levy today reminded consumers and businesses throughout Suffolk that state and county law prohibit excessive increases in prices for essential goods and services during times of market disturbance. Levy has directed the Suffolk Consumer Affairs office to [...]