Assemblyman Fred Thiele, SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz, and SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo.
Assemblyman Fred Thiele, SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz, and SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo.
Staff Writer on Oct 23, 2024
The Suffolk County Water Authority awarded Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. the Drinking Water Champion plaque at its board meeting on Thursday, October 17, in recognition of his 30-year career... more
Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the national enforcement initiative on impaired driving this holiday season. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, an initiative funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, runs through Wednesday, January 1. “New York has zero tolerance for impaired and reckless driving,” said Hochul in a press release. “Let me be clear, if you place yourself or other drivers in danger this holiday season, you will be ticketed or face criminal charges. Don’t be the person to ruin the holidays by ...
14 Dec 2024 by Staff Writer
Governor Kathy Hochul has recently announced a new real-time weather data tool to help inform New Yorkers when there is an increased risk of wildfires. State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Mesonet at the University at Albany researchers are utilizing data from the University at Albany’s statewide weather network to generate daily fire danger ratings to offer more reliable wildfire information and improve public safety. “We’re seeing the effects of climate change in real time, with dangerous wildfire seasons across the continent year after year,” Hochul said. “We want to make sure the state has the latest tools and information to prepare for ...
28 Oct 2024 by Staff Writer
In an effort to improve integration across its health care system, Stony Brook Medicine has announced several leadership changes within Stony Brook Community Medical and Meeting House Lane, effective November 1. Under the leadership of new Executive Vice President of Health Sciences and Stony Brook Medicine William Wertheim, the roles of president of Stony Brook Community Medical and Meeting House Lane have been consolidated under one leader. The operational leaderships of both have been consolidated as well. Dr. Konstantinos Spaniolas, chief of the Division of Bariatric, Foregut and Advanced GI Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine and director of the Stony ...
21 Oct 2024 by Staff Writer
The new COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-25 season is now available in New York State, it was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul this week. All eligible New Yorkers — especially those who are 65 and older, are at risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine — are encouraged to get the vaccine as students return to school, and ahead of the respiratory illness season. The governor and New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald also announced the commissioner’s standing order allowing all eligible New Yorkers to receive the new COVID-19 vaccine at any pharmacy in ...
9 Sep 2024 by Staff Writer
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. recently announced the issuance of supplemental payments authorized under the 2024-25 State Budget for the Empire State Child Credit. The Empire State Child Credit is a tax credit program offered by New York State to provide financial relief to families with children. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will distribute relief payments to more than 1.5 million low- and moderate-income New Yorkers, averaging $223 per recipient. The initiative targets taxpayers who received the Empire State Child Credit on their 2023 state tax returns. Eligible individuals must have received at least $100 for ...
5 Aug 2024 by Staff Writer
The Sag Harbor Community Band will perform Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, accompanied by 3rd NY Regiment Musketeers, on Tuesday, August 6, from 8 to 9 p.m. in Marine Park in Sag Harbor as part of its 66th summer season. The 1812 Overture tells the story of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, and Russia’s eventual victory over the French invaders. Tchaikovsky composed the musical story through a masterful mix of recurring themes and melodies that are punctuated with cannon fire. To mimic the sound of the 5-inch cannons in the piece, musical director David Brandenburg has brought in the 3rd NY Regiment Musketeers, ...
29 Jul 2024 by Staff Writer
The New York State Department of Public Service is seeking public comment on PSEG Long Island’s Utility 2.0 Long Range Plan annual update, which includes its energy efficiency plan. The review will examine how the plan supports New York State’s nation-leading climate and clean energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to ensure that Long Island’s electric customers receive reliable, affordable, safe, clean, and adequate electric service at just and reasonable rates. On July 1, in accordance with the Long Island Power Authority Reform Act, PSEG LI submitted its annual Utility 2.0 and EE plans for review ...
8 Jul 2024 by Staff Writer
For the first time in its 22-year history, OLA of Eastern Long Island has secured a place in the New York State budget, ensuring the advocacy organization will receive $50,000 in state funding to support its teen mental health program, Youth Connect, during the 2024-25 fiscal year. Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., who was instrumental in helping OLA secure this line item, has also allocated an additional $50,000 in discretionary funding to support OLA’s ongoing work to improve access to mental health services for youth and families, for a total of $100,000 in support for this fiscal year. “I am ...
10 Jun 2024 by Staff Writer
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Staff Writer on Oct 23, 2024