The county used Tax Anticipation Notes to cover expenses until property tax revenue is received, officials say.
The measure strengthens record-keeping requirements at hotels and motels and mandates anti-trafficking training, county officials say.
Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined Thursday’s Child and Suffolk’s Office of Minority Health for the Hauppauge event.
Bill aims to protect residents and hold bad actors accountable.
New York investment firm wins bid as investors show confidence in county's finances, comptroller says.
Financial agencies cite strong reserves, responsible budgeting, and long-term planning for 'AA-' rating.
"Families having a tough time making ends meet will now get the money back they would be spending on school meals," an LI Cares VP said.
The county paid off the sale leaseback 10 years ahead of schedule, calling it "clear sign of strong financial footing" in Suffolk.
Here is what Hauppauge voters need to know before they head to the polls on Nov. 7.
Flags were raised for those who stormed Normandy in 1944. "D-Day veterans and World War II veterans fought for freedom," Steve Bellone said.
Legislation proposed by the senator that would ban the sale of exotic animals in NY passed the Environmental Conservation Committee.
The bill would include sloths, kangaroos, hyenas, elephants, and more. The state senator proposing it called the exotic sales "inhumane."
Sloth Encounters's motion to dismiss was denied by the Suffolk Supreme Court. The business had allowed people to pet and feed sloths.
The public will be able to submit Suffolk police misconduct, complaints and compliments, which will be reviewed by a human rights committee.
One person can save up to 8 lives with an organ donation. Nearly 575,000 Suffolk County residents are currently registered organ donors.
"This annual commemoration was created as a way to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Nazi regime," Executive Steve Bellone said.
The first round of funds will help the county fight the opioid crisis and aid those who have been affected.
Humane LI rallied for the bill when Sloth Encounters began offering private home visits with sloths. The business owner called it "unfair."
Tow truck drivers are now required to remove glass, car pieces, road flares and other debris following crashes. The bill is effective now.
David Calone was appointed chair of the Suffolk County Planning Commission by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
The funding can be applied for now and must be used for prevention, treatment, and other strategies to help curb the opioid epidemic.
Suffolk police have seized approximately 160 guns under New York’s Red Flag law since 2019 - the most in the state.
Active shooter drills are to be held at schools, and different technologies will be tested. Bellone highlighted existing safety initiatives.
The county plans to have a full fleet of electric vehicles by 2030.
The move is meant to help Long Islanders struggling at the pump, Bellone and Blakeman say.
See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.
Suffolk is set to partner with houses of worship to collect donations that will be sent to Ukraine as the country faces a Russian invasion.
The meeting will be held online via Zoom.
The grant program will help fund capital projects in the county's downtown areas, says Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
The Suffolk County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
Kits are due to be sent to seniors, veterans, first responders, and more, as the county has partnered with organizations and non-profits.
“What we have learned so far is that the Omicron variant is highly transmittable and causing a spike in our daily positivity rate,”.