NYS Senators Zeldin And Johnson Visit Family Service League
March 31, 2011
(Bay Shore, NY) — New York State Senators Lee Zeldin (left) and Owen Johnson (right) recently joined Family Service League president and CEO Karen Boorshtein on a tour of FSL’s Iovino South Shore Family Center in Bay Shore.
The senators got to see firsthand many of FSL’s services available to families in the towns of Islip […]
Bethpage Takes Home Coveted Diamond Award
March 31, 2011
(Bethpage, New York) – Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Long Island’s leading community financial institution, was honored with five leading credit union industry awards including the industry’s highest award, the Diamond Award, which recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry. The award was given to Bethpage by the Credit Union […]
Farmers Applaud Agriculture Budget
March 31, 2011
(New York ) - New York farm families are celebrating an on-time state budget that restores much of the funding cuts proposed to the agriculture portion of the state budget, saving key farm programs that help foster rural economic development, creating jobs.
“Just as we’re about to roll our tractors into the fields for a new […]
Mothers’ Club Raises Funds to Support Good Samaritan Hospital
March 31, 2011
(West Islip, NY) – “The exciting journey through motherhood brings with it many new challenges,” said new mom Jennifer Muccioli, who recently delivered at Good Samaritan.
In appreciation for Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center’s services, Ms. Muccioli and Diane Greene, whom Ms. Muccioli met through the hospital’s perinatal program, organized the Good Sam Mommy Social Club […]
Murray: Property Tax Cap, Mandate Relief Missing In Budget Agreement
March 31, 2011
(Long Island, New York) - Statement from Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C-East Patchogue)
I am extremely disappointed that today’s budget agreement lacks the necessary changes that the taxpayers of Long Island expect and deserve: a property tax cap and comprehensive mandate relief to help our local governments and school districts.
Based on what we were given to […]
Conte: Budget Not Without Pain, But Painfully Needed
March 31, 2011
(Long Island, New York) - Assemblyman Jim Conte (R,I,C,WF-Huntington Station) released the following statement today, regarding his vote for the 2011-12 New York State budget:
During my tenure as an Assemblyman I have seen far too few budgets enacted on time and even fewer that cut spending, held the line on taxes and were devoid of […]
Statement From Senator Lee M. Zeldin On The 2011-2012 New York State Budget
March 31, 2011
(New York) - During my campaign, I committed to cut taxes, reduce spending and empower private sector job growth. This year’s State Budget is my first opportunity to make good on those commitments, and I’m very pleased that my efforts have achieved significant success. The new $132.5 billion spending plan my Senate colleagues and […]
EmPower Solar Named A Commerical Rising Star
March 30, 2011
(Island Park, NY) - EmPower Solar, a leading Long Island-based solar energy contractor, today announced that it has received the 2010 Commercial Rising Star Award by SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and solar systems.
EmPower was selected by SunPower’s award committee because of its emergence as a leading installer of commercial […]
Senate Acts To Protect Children And Families From Abuse
March 30, 2011
(New York) - The New York State Senate today passed a legislative package that would strengthen penalties and provide additional protections for children and families who are victims of domestic or sexual abuse. The proposals build upon the Senate’s commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence and […]
Brentwood High School kicks off 2011 Habitat For Humanity of Suffolk Student Build Season with a wall raising for the Summers Family in North Bellport this morning, March 31, 2011
March 30, 2011
(North Bellport, N.Y) - More than 20 Brentwood High School Students will don hard hats today as they raise the walls for a new North Bellport home for the Summers family. The wall raise will begin at 9 a.m. at 11 Pace Avenue in North Bellport. The first wall will go up by […]
