Huntington Chamber Supports National Small Business Week: June 17-21
(Huntington, NY) Every year since 1963, the United States President has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small business to the economic well-being of America. As small business is integral to the local economy, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce announced a series of initiatives during its recent &#......
Martins Bill Establishing Veterans’ Eligibility for Property Tax Exemptions Passes Senate
(Long Island, NY) Senator Jack M. Martins (R-C-I, Mineola) today announced that legislation (S.4810) he sponsors to help veterans qualify for three specific property tax exemptions has passed the Senate. The bill directs the State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance, in consultation with the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs, to d......
Suffolk County Unveils Smart911 As New Public Safety Initiative
County Officials Urge Residents to Create a SMART 911 Profile Providing Emergency Responders with Critical Information that Can Save Time and Lives (Yaphank, NY) Today, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Fire Rescue Emergency Services (FRES) Commissioner Joe Williams were joined by Suffolk County Legislators, Fire Chiefs and advocacy grou......
Addabbo Applauds Senate’s Passage of Bill He Co-Sponsors Ensuring State Transporation Funds are...
(Queens, NY) NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens) today announced that legislation (S.3837) he co-sponsors “to ensure that state funding dedicated to transportation is actually spent on transportation” has been approved by the full State Senate. “This bill could possibly allow the MTA to improve service on the Q53, Q55 and others,”......
Addabbo Applauds Senate’s Passage of Bill to Aid Libraries Throughout NY
(Queens, NY) - NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens) is applauding the recent State Senate passage of several bills that are designed to help libraries throughout New York more easily manage their finances, protect and preserve unique materials and attract new customers through partnerships with schools. “Our state’s libraries, as we kn......
Addabbo Bill Punishing Those Who Falsely Solicit Donations, Gifts or Other Property Is Approved b...
(Queens, NY) NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens) is pleased that legislation (S.3740) he sponsors and brought to his attention by a constituent, to crack down on people who defraud the public by pretending to collect donations on behalf of charitable and other organizations, has been approved by the full State Senate. “There is [...]
Addabbo Backs Bill Creating New State Task Force Addressing Needs of Adult New Yorkers With Autism
(Queens, NY) In an effort to ensure that adult New Yorkers with autism receive the services and support they need as they age, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens) recently voted to approve legislation (S.882) which would establish a special task force to study and make recommendations on this issue. “Autism spectrum disorder affects [........
Senate Gives Final Passage to Bill to Protect OPWDD from Funding Cuts
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today gave final passage to legislation (S4777D), sponsored by Senator Martin Golden (R-C, Brooklyn), that would protect providers of services for the developmentally disabled from state funding cuts. The legislation would appropriate up to $90 million, or as much as is needed, to the Office for People [.......
Addabbo and Miller Hold Popular Annual Safety / Health Event In Forrest Park
(Queens, NY) - NYS Senator Joe Addabbo and NYS Assemblyman Mike Miller hosted a Safety / Health Event at the Forest Park Bandshell parking lot on Saturday, June 8, from 10 AM to 2 PM. On scene and available for information/entertainment were the FDNY Fire Safety Experience Van; NYPD 102nd Pct.; 104th Pct. GCOP Civilian [...]
Suffolk Police Holding Seized Item Auction This Week
Boats, tools, electronics, and more up for grabs, cops say (Long Island, NY) One man’s loss is another’s gain; this appears to be especially true in Suffolk County this week. A large variety of property and items seized during the course of criminal investigations are due to be auctioned off by the Suffolk County Police [...]
