Suffolk County Legislature Archives

10.21.2020 Government

DA: Suffolk County Legislator arrested for attempting to trade drugs for sex

A Suffolk County Legislator was arrested Tuesday after he attempted to trade prescription opioids for sexual favors with an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute, Suffolk County District...

10.04.2020 Environment

Suffolk County acquiring development rights, open space on North Fork

The Suffolk County Legislature’s Environment, Parks and Agriculture committee unanimously recommended two conservation efforts in Riverhead Town at its meeting Friday. The measures are expected to be voted on...

05.03.2020 Government

No vote on longer terms for legislators during meeting held remotely via Zoom

There were no speakers at a public hearing Tuesday on the question of whether to increase the terms of Suffolk County legislators from the current two years to four...

02.11.2020 News

Proposed county law takes aim at reducing secondhand smoke in multi-family residences

A proposed county law would clarify smoking regulations by further cracking down on the potential for secondhand smoke in multi-family residences. The proposed law would amend a chapter of...

11.03.2019 Editorials

Endorsement: Al Krupski for Suffolk County Legislator

Al Krupski is among the strongest advocates for the North Fork. From his tenure as a Southold Town trustee, to his six years on the Suffolk County legislature, nobody...

10.11.2019 Government

Legislature formally approves land swap in Greenport near Sound View

A portion of County Road 48 in Greenport near the Sound View will be slightly altered as engineers install a series of raised medians intended to increase safety for...

10.11.2019 Government

Advocates argue in favor of ‘Ban the Box’ bill

Attorneys, social workers, ex-cons and former addicts advocated at the Suffolk County Legislature last Wednesday for passage of the “Second Chance” law, which would eliminate a box on job...