County Executive Steve Bellone Archives

06.08.2019 Government

County executive ‘optimistic’ on IRS and septic grants

At a rally held at a Patchogue family’s home last Wednesday, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urged the IRS to rule on the county’s Septic Improvement Program in favor...

03.19.2019 Agriculture

Oyster purveyors will get a boost from the county

Since their first harvest in 2017, Southold Bay Oysters co-owner Dave Daly has been aware of what he feels is an essential flaw in the permitting process they must...

03.14.2019 Health

County Executive to propose one-year moratorium on marijuana

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone intends to introduce legislation next week that would establish a one-year moratorium on the cultivation and sale of marijuana in Suffolk County.

02.07.2019 Health

At ‘Stories from Suffolk’ forum, experts outline plan to reduce opioid deaths

Local and state policy makers, health professionals, and others gathered at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons on Wednesday for the East End’s...

01.23.2019 Health

New vaping prevention program launched in Suffolk County schools

A new vaping prevention program is being piloted in Suffolk County schools, County Executive Steve Bellone announced Tuesday. Citing an “alarming rise” in teenagers who use e-cigarettes, the program,...

07.13.2018 Agriculture

County launches campaign to promote local food businesses

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the launch of a new website Thursday designed to inspire the community to support local and independent businesses throughout the county.

05.26.2018 News

Memorial service honors 71 fallen correction officers, deputy sheriffs

Friends, family and coworkers of fallen members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office gathered Friday morning to pay tribute to the 71 corrections officers and deputy sheriffs who died...

02.12.2018 Health

Free Suffolk County flu shot clinic in Riverhead Tuesday

With the flu running rampant, Suffolk County will offer free influenza immunizations at Riverhead Free Library on Tuesday and is urging all residents who have not already gotten the...

02.01.2018 Community

A packed barn of family and friends says goodbye to Lyle Wells

A standing room only crowd packed into a barn at Martha Clara Vineyards Thursday morning to celebrate the life of Lyle Wells, the iconic and enterprising Riverhead farmer and...

12.04.2017 Government

County Executive calls tax bill ‘dangerous’ for Long Island

County Executive Steve Bellone called the federal tax bill a “potential catastrophe” for Long Island Monday morning in a conference call with local reporters.

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