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Democrats Sweep Town Board Election

Democrats Sweep Town Hall Races
Nov
10
2013

The atmosphere was electric at the Larkfield Manor Tuesday night as Democratic town board candidates Supervisor Frank Petrone and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, stepped into the limelight for another four years, this time joined by Tracey Edwards, who unseated Councilman Mark Mayoka to win a term on the town board.

In the race for Huntington’s highway superintendent, Peter Gunther, the Conservative-Republican candidate, defeated Democrat Bill Naughton, who has held the job for 25 years.

Petrone (D, WF), the supervisor for nearly 20 years, defeated Councilman Gene Cook (I, R, C) by 595 votes. A total of 36,547 were cast in the race, according to unofficial Suffolk County Board of Elections results.

Just a few percentage points separated the four town board...| read more ››

The Observer Endorses Spencer!

Nov
5
2013

"18th Legislative District...
In the 18th Legislative district, The Observer endorses Dr. William Spencer (D-Centerport) for re-election. Dr. Spencer has accomplished in his first term things that legislators can't in a career in public office. He has had laws enacted to improve the health code, he has delivered $4.5 million in county grants for the Northport sewer plant upgrade, which will save local property taxpayers significant money, he has obtained funding for downtown revitalization.

Dr. Spencer has been a hardworking first term legislator who has really produced beyond even the most ambitious expectations. He is caring and smart, articulate and concerned and he brings to the table a real sense of community. He has shown a commitment to the...| read more ››

The Long-Islander Endorses Legislator Spencer!

Nov
5
2013

Suffolk County Legislature, 18th District:
William Spencer
"When William R. "Doc" Spencer won election to the seat previously held by Jon Cooper, he had big shoes to fill. He has filled them admirably - and then some. The insight he brings as a practicing physician is invaluable to the health committee, which he chairs. He has focused on health as well as public safety issues. He delivered for Northport, securing money for sewage plant upgrades, and for Huntington Station, with public safety initiatives like funding ShotSpotter technology, and funding to increase police presence.

Challenger Robert Conte brings a deep interest in the community that goes back generations, and his heart is sincerely in the race. But Spencer sets...| read more ››

Cuthbertson Announces a New "Outdoor Fitness Center" at Elwood Park

Nov
2
2013

Elwood, NY- Councilman Mark Cuthbertson recently announced a new pilot program at Elwood Park that offers Town of Huntington residents with a unique opportunity to exercise outdoors -- and have their friends or family join them.

“Not everyone can afford a gym membership, own or have the extra space for exercise equipment, but that should not prevent someone from working out and adopting a healthier lifestyle,” stated Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. “That was the idea for installing an outdoor fitness center at Elwood Park. Now anyone who wants to stay in shape can have access to five pieces of adult exercise apparatus to trim, tone and strengthen."

The outdoor fitness center is comprised of a circle of five exercise machines designed...| read more ››

Newsday Endorses Legislator Spencer

Nov
2
2013

"Spencer is running on his considerable record of achievements in his freshman term, especially on environmental issues. He was a key player in the recent partnership among the town, the county and a nonprofit group that preserved 27 acres of the former DeForest Williams estate in Cold Spring Harbor, a new model for conservation. Spencer was also a tireless advocate for $4.68 million in funding to upgrade the sewage treatment plant in Northport Village.

In a second term, he wants to work with the Brookhaven National Laboratory to develop cheap geothermal energy to reduce business costs and attract new firms.

Spencer has developed a comprehensive understanding of county government and its challenging finances. He wants to tackle these problems creatively...| read more ››

Former Republican Elected Officials Endorse Petrone Ticket

Nov
1
2013

Huntington Democratic Ticket Picks Up Key Republican Endorsements
Three former Republican elected officials today threw their support behind Supervisor Frank Petrone, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Council candidate Tracey Edwards, saying the Democratic ticket was head-and-shoulders above their Republican rivals.

Paul Tonna, former Republican presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature, and former Republican town board members Donald Musgnug and Kenneth Christensen said that Petrone and Cuthbertson had done an outstanding job and deserved to be re-elected. The trio said Tracey Edwards' role as a community leader and senior corporate executive at a Fortune 100 company make her the clear choice over her Republican opponents.

"Frank Petrone just brought Huntington through the worst economy in 75-years unscathed," said Tonna. "A...| read more ››

Newsday endorses Frank Petrone for Huntington supervisor

Newsday endorses Frank Petrone
Oct
23
2013

Four years ago, the editorial board chided Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone for coasting on past achievements. After 16 years, he seemed at times distracted and lacking energy. What a difference four years can make.
Petrone, 68, a Democrat from Commack running for a sixth term, is coming off what might be the best sustained performance of his long tenure.
His opponent is Eugene Cook, 51, of Greenlawn, an Independence Party member also running on the Republican line. Cook, who owns a construction company, says the town operates inefficiently. He wants term limits for the supervisor and town board, and says Petrone is out of touch with constituents. Cook's two years on the town board have given him a...| read more ››

Legislator Spencer Announces Northport Village Application Approved for County Downtown Revitalization Grant Funding

Northport
Oct
17
2013

Suffolk County Legislator William R. Spencer (D-Centerport) stood with Northport Village officials and representatives from the Northport Chamber of Commerce, Northport Arts Coalition, and Northport Historical Society and other interested parties, to announce that the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizen’s Advisory Board has approved Northport’s application for grant funding for a kiosk and information board project.

“The goal of Suffolk County’s Downtown Revitalization Program is to create positive economic impacts on our communities through sales tax increases and job creation. Making Northport Village an even more attractive and vibrant place to visit, shop and enjoy family and friends is a smart way to not only improve our quality of life but also to improve the economy of the County...| read more ››

Review Set on Impact of U.S. Government Shutdown

Frank Petrone
Oct
17
2013

The Town Board voted Tuesday night to ask the comptroller and town attorney to assess the financial impact the federal government shutdown and possible default.

After a short debate, the board voted 3-2 for the review; Councilmen Mark Mayoka and Gene Cook voted against it. Town Supervisor Frank Petrone urged the review, saying the town is owed millions of dollars from FEMA for Sandy and other costs.

"We've been using town dollars; all of a sudden we could have a cash flow problem," Petrone said. "We don't have a piggy bank. One alternative is to borrow, which is going to cost us." That move, however, could be months away, Petrone said.| read more ››

Black, Hispanic leaders launch Suffolk political effort

Aug
13
2013

Black and Hispanic leaders vowed to unite for diverse political representation in Suffolk County as they launched a political effort within the Democratic Party Monday.

The newly formed Black and Hispanic Democratic Committee appointed co-chairs to represent the two minority groups and to hold seats in the Democratic committee that decides where to throw the weight of the party in local races.

It's time for black and Latino Democrats to realize that they have common issues at stake, said Assemb. Philip Ramos (D-Brentwood), who spearheaded the group's establishment.

"There is absolutely no difference in the African-American agenda and the Latino agenda," Ramos told more than 30 people meeting in Brentwood. "We ride down, in many cases, the same neglected streets....| read more ››

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