Steve Bellone

Suffolk County Executive-Elect Steve Bellone Lays Out Plan

Suffolk residents received an invitation on Thursday from Steve Bellone who will take over as county executive on Jan. 1.

2011/11/17

Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Executive-elect, cheered by staff and supporters at his Babylon Town Hall office (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Suffolk County Executive-Elect Bellone Says Budget Top Priority

Babylon town supervisor Steve Bellone walked into work with a round of applause Wednesday morning, a day after being elected the next Suffolk County executive.

2011/11/09

Steve Bellone and Angie Carpenter (file / credit: Steve Bellone for Suffolk County Executive, Carpenter for the County)

Results: Bellone Cruises To Victory In Suffolk County Executive Race

Bellone took the county’s highest elected office with 57 percent of the vote to 43 percent for Carpenter, according to unofficial results.

2011/11/09

David McKell - Long Island Santa (credit: CBS 2)

Angie Carpenter Accuses Steve Bellone Of Playing Politics In ‘Santagate’

Babylon town supervisor and Suffolk County Executive candidate Steve Bellone stepped in last week to save Santa Claus from budget cuts.

2011/11/07

Babylon Town Supervisor Writes Check After Cutbacks Threaten Appearance Of Suffolk County Santa

Every year, the Saint James General Store is transformed into a picturesque Christmas village, complete with a real life Santa Claus. The store is partially funded by Suffolk County tax dollars, and cutbacks meant Santa’s contract was canceled.

2011/11/04

Steve Bellone Steps In To Save Suffolk County Santa Claus

Dave McKell, 83, who has played Santa Claus at the St. James General Store for the past nine years, was let go because of Suffolk County budget cuts. Today, McKell found out he won’t have to put his Santa suit away after all.

2011/11/04

Suffolk County Executive Candidates Face Off Again

The candidates for Suffolk County Executive faced off at a breakfast gathering in Hauppauge this morning.

2011/10/25

Traffic on the Long Island Expressway - Oct 6, 2011 (credit: TrafficLand)

Officials Discuss Plan To Reduce Traffic And Increase Connectivity On Long Island

Lawmakers say a major plan, called Connect Long Island, would increase public transportation and reduce car use.

2011/10/06

Candidates For Suffolk County Executive Meet For First Debate

The candidates for Suffolk County Executive met before the Long Island Association Thursday morning for their first debate.

2011/09/15

Steve Bellone announces his candidacy. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Bellone Announces Run for Suffolk County Executive

Babylon town supervisor Steve Bellone threw his hat into the ring for Suffolk County executive.

2011/04/27

Babylon Supervisor Sounds Warning Of Missing Sex Offenders

Supervisor Steve Bellone says two missing sex offenders in his town are evidence of the need for government re-examination for sex offender verification procedures.

2011/04/21