Suffolk County Legislature Archives

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...

10.08.2019 Government

School bus cameras may be coming to Suffolk County

Drivers who illegally pass school buses could be caught on camera if a bill proposed in the Suffolk County Legislature passes.

09.09.2019 Environment

As balloon ban passes, environmental group plans events to reduce plastic waste

The Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved a local law Wednesday prohibiting the intentional release of helium and other types of balloons.

07.19.2019 Government

Don’t let go of that balloon, it could soon cost you

County lawmakers are considering a ban on balloon releases, citing discarded items littering beaches and posing a threat to wildlife.

03.07.2019 Government

Residents favor sale of recreational marijuana in Suffolk County

The Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead Tuesday hosted a public hearing on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize recreational adult-use marijuana in New York State. In response to that...

03.06.2019 Environment

When it comes to plastic, residents say habits can change

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn last month introduced a package of bills aimed at reducing plastic litter countywide.

03.01.2019 Government

County sets hearings on recreational marijuana, single use plastic ban

The Suffolk County Legislature is hosting public hearings on three controversial proposals during its meeting next week at the County Center in Riverside.

05.17.2018 Government

Suffolk County looks to create Marine Industry Revitalization Advisory Council

On Tuesday, DuWayne Gregory, presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature, announced that a bill to create a Marine Industry Revitalization Advisory Council, has been passed. It is hoped...

DuWayne Gregory, Suffolk County Legislature’s presiding officer, announces the creation of a 15-member Marine Industry Revitilization Advisory Council Tuesday afternoon.

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