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Apr
23
2014
Town receives AAA bond rating

The Town of Huntington has received a AAA bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service.

Moody's upheld the Town of Huntington’s AAA rating on its $125 million in general obligation debt, following a review based on new methodology the ratings service established in January, according to the town.

“I am gratified that Moody’s continues to recognize, even under its more stringent criteria, that Huntington’s fiscal policies remain...read more ››

Apr
23
2014
Grant Hendricks, vice chair of the Suffolk IDA, Tyler Roye of Egifter, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Peter Goldsmith, president of LISTnet, and Tony Giardano, Suffolk IDA board member. Seated in front: Anthony Manetta and Steve Rossetti

When it comes to attracting new businesses, Huntington is doing something right.

That's according to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, who praised the success of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency for bringing new businesses to the area at a recent gathering at The Paramount theater in Huntington.

“The IDA is helping build our downtowns into thriving start-up communities,” Bellone said.

“Huntington...read more ››

Mar
10
2014

At a recent veterans appreciation ceremony, Suffolk County honored veterans for their accomplishments and others who have supported former military personnel after their return home.

“Every single soldier deserves our undying respect,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “We honor individuals, many of whom have served our country in uniform, and some non-veterans as well, but all have dedicated themselves to serving our...read more ››

Mar
6
2014

Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Suffolk County Leg. William R. Spencer, M.D., who represents the 18th District.

It has been a busy couple of weeks for our police department and emergency responders. They have certainly been put to the test with the carbon monoxide tragedy, the shooting at Oheka Castle and the devastating fire which ravaged numerous local businesses in Huntington Village.

I would like to thank...read more ››

Mar
6
2014

Address Highlights Water Quality & Economic Development as Priorities for the County; Bellone: We need to ‘Reclaim our Water’ together

(Hauppauge, NY) Last night, County Executive Steve Bellone delivered his third State of the County address to a packed room at the William H. Rodgers Legislative Building in Hauppauge.
During his address, Bellone prioritized the imperative need to focus on threats to Suffolk County’s water...read more ››

Mar
6
2014

HAUPPAUGE - Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone delivered the State of the County address to the Suffolk County Legislature Wednesday evening.

The county executive says Suffolk gained about 18,000 jobs in the past year, but more must be done to help thwart brain drain in the county’s communities.

He also spoke about the importance of cleaning up Long Island's water supply.

"This is a year of action for our water,” said...read more ››

Mar
5
2014

Suffolk is preparing a home-by-home analysis of areas to be connected to sewers as part of the county's push to address nitrogen pollution in local waterways, County Executive Steve Bellone said in his State of the County address Wednesday night.

Bellone devoted the largest portion of his 58-minute speech at the William H. Rogers Legislative Building in Hauppauge to the issue of water quality.

He also said the county has made...read more ››

Feb
26
2014

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone spoke to members of the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce as well as students of the Bayport-Blue Point Business Class Wednesday morning as part of Bayport-Blue Point High School’s School-To-Business program. Over 100 students, teachers and members of the Chamber attended the meeting where the County Executive spoke about Suffolk County’s water quality initiative, improving transportation...read more ››

Feb
20
2014

(Brentwood, NY) County Executive Bellone was joined by Legislator Monica Martinez, Javier Valdes, Co-Executive Director of Make the Road NY, the Departments of Social Services, Labor and the Human Rights Commission to announce on-site county services to be offered at Make the Road New York in Brentwood, NY.

“Ensuring that all residents have access to County services is of the utmost importance to my administration,” said County...read more ››

Feb
16
2014

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) will elect Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone as co-chair at the annual meeting Feb. 27.

The meeting comes at a time where there is an increasing need for the tri-state regions to work together in planning and transit partnerships, according to the NYMTC website. The theme will be addressed by the Council, and NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg...read more ››

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