Suffolk County, New York

Long Island, NY-Based King Quality Construction, Inc. Receives Esteemed GAF Premium System Professional and President's Club Awards

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Brookhaven, New York, Building engineering, Construction, Architecture, Building materials, Bartlett's station, Suffolk County, New York, Bellport, New York, Bellport station, Siding, General contractor, Engineering

King Quality is the only company in the state of New York to receive this honor for 2020 and has been deemed a GAF Master Elite contractor since 1999.

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  • King Quality is the only company in the state of New York to receive this honor for 2020 and has been deemed a GAF Master Elite contractor since 1999.
  • King Quality has also been recognized as the recipient of the 2020 GAF President's Club Award.
  • King Quality is also active in its community, supporting Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk and Lighthouse Mission in Bellport, Long Island.
  • King Quality assembles Long Island's most reputable, dependable, quality-driven and award-winning team of roofing, siding, and window contractors.

North Atlantic Rail Proposal Wins Backing from 23 Members of Congress from CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Public transport, Construction & Property, Rail, Urban planning, Transport, Congressional News, Views, Public policy, Government, Transportation, Public policy, Travel, Steve Bellone, Suffolk County, New York

NARC would be a defined-term, special-purpose entity, with a board appointed by the governors of the seven states.

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  • NARC would be a defined-term, special-purpose entity, with a board appointed by the governors of the seven states.
  • Steve Bellone, County Executive of Suffolk County, N.Y., and co-chair of the North Atlantic Rail Alliance, said: North Atlantic Rail will create high quality infrastructure jobs, address climate change, revitalize historic towns and cities, and keep the United States competitive in the global community.
  • Supporters and leaders of North Atlantic Rail would like to express our deep appreciation to these 23 Members of Congress for their advocacy and backing for this exciting and transformational project.
  • Their support for the creation of the NAR Corporation adds to the growing momentum for fulfilling the North Atlantic Rail vision.

EMC Recognized for 2019 Project and Energy Savings by Two Utilities

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Monday, August 10, 2020
Long Island Power Authority, Public Service Enterprise Group, Suffolk County, New York, American Electric Power, Economy of the United States, Energy

"Like everything else, COVID-19 has shifted the way we work as trade allies," said Jolene Fenn, EMC manager, customer accounts and incentives.

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  • "Like everything else, COVID-19 has shifted the way we work as trade allies," said Jolene Fenn, EMC manager, customer accounts and incentives.
  • "While recognition may have come in the mail rather than in person this year, our ability to work together and offer our shared customers lighting and controls project savings hasn't changed."
  • PSEG Long Island, which operates the Long Island Power Authority's transmission and distribution system, recognized EMC with its Largest Average Savings in 2019 Award.
  • AEP Ohio, which serves 1.5 million customers in central, southern and northwestern Ohio, awarded EMC its Most Savings Achieved in 2019.

PSEG Long Island and PSEG Foundation Support Island Harvest Food Bank Efforts to Reduce Food Insecurity During COVID-19 Outbreak

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Saturday, March 21, 2020
Geography of New York state), Articles, Long Island Power Authority, Suffolk County, New York, PSEG, Brain, Food bank, Long Island, Hunger

UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PSEG Long Island and the PSEG Foundation are supporting the Island Harvest Food Bank in its response to critical community needs throughout Long Island as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PSEG Long Island and the PSEG Foundation are supporting the Island Harvest Food Bank in its response to critical community needs throughout Long Island as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • The mission of Island Harvest Food Bank is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.
  • "PSEG Long Island employee volunteers support Island Harvest throughout the year," said Daniel Eichhorn, president and COO, PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest board member.
  • "Island Harvest Food Bank is grateful for the generous support of PSEG Long Island employees and the PSEG Foundation to help us increase our efforts to get much-needed food support to people in Nassau and Suffolk counties impacted by the coronavirus pandemic," said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank.

A+ Technology & Security Solutions Connects the West Islip School District to the Suffolk County S.H.A.R.E Program to Enhance Emergency Response

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Islip (town), New York, Geography of New York state), Islip (hamlet), New York, West Islip Public Schools, Islip Public Schools, Islip, West Islip, New York, Suffolk Police, Suffolk County, New York, Suffolk County Police Department, New York state)

BAY SHORE, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. a pioneer in school security technology has successfully connected West Islip Public Schools to the Suffolk County Police Department's Real Time Crime Center.

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  • BAY SHORE, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. a pioneer in school security technology has successfully connected West Islip Public Schools to the Suffolk County Police Department's Real Time Crime Center.
  • This collaboration, established under the Suffolk County S.H.A.R.E School Safety initiative allows for the SCPD to access the security systems of the district in the event of an emergency.
  • "S.H.A.R.E is another opportunity to work collaboratively with our school districts such as West Islip, to ensure the safety of our youngest residents."
  • "We are proud to be a district in Suffolk County successfully up and running on the S.H.A.R.E program," stated Reanna Fulton, Director of Technology for West Islip Pubic Schools.

Henry Schein Opens Disaster Relief Fund to Aid Relief Efforts in Response to Australian Bushfires

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Monday, January 13, 2020
Medical devices, Medical Supplies, Dental, Clinical trials, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Pharmaceutical, Health, Supply chain management, Retail, Henry Schein, Melville, New York, Schein, Geography of New York state), Suffolk County, New York, Henry Schein Cares, Henry Schein, Inc.

The Company and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation are seeding a 2020 Disaster Relief Fund with a $50,000 donation and will match employee contributions up to $25,000.

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  • The Company and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation are seeding a 2020 Disaster Relief Fund with a $50,000 donation and will match employee contributions up to $25,000.
  • In addition, Henry Schein plans to donate up to $50,000 worth of health care product to relief organizations.
  • Locally, Henry Schein Australia is also donating a portion of its January sales to local relief efforts.
  • Credit card donations can be made on the Henry Schein Cares Foundation website, and checks can be made payable to Henry Schein Cares Foundation and mailed to Kate Sorrillo, Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc., 135 Duryea Road, Melville, NY 11747.

Incapsulate's Award Winning 311 Capsule Launches in Suffolk County

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Steve Bellone, Suffolk County, New York, Suffolk County, 311, Suffolk

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Suffolk County, New York recently became the first suburban county in New York state to stand up a 311 call center.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Suffolk County, New York recently became the first suburban county in New York state to stand up a 311 call center.
  • They are the first on Incapsulate's 311 capsule to move beyond municipal services and include social services in their offerings.
  • Deliver better services to our residents at a lower cost, that's what 311 is about," said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
  • Incapsulate CEO, Ajay Batish said "Suffolk County has provided a true partnership that has really expanded the capabilities of our 311 capsule.

Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina Opens Its Doors As The Hamptons' Newest Luxury Waterfront Retreat

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
East Hampton (town), New York, Gurney's Inn, Geography of New York state), Suffolk County, New York, Montauk, New York, The Hamptons, Montaukett, Long Island

MONTAUK, N.Y., May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina , the newest waterfront retreat in the Hamptons, has officially opened as the premier destination for summer getaways, seasonal boating and standout dining experiences.

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  • MONTAUK, N.Y., May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina , the newest waterfront retreat in the Hamptons, has officially opened as the premier destination for summer getaways, seasonal boating and standout dining experiences.
  • The design of Gurney's Star Island stays true to the brand's coastal aesthetic and origin, led by designer Stella Abdoulin.
  • Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina is home to four distinctive restaurants and bars helmed by executive chef Jeremy Blutstein.
  • Born on Montauk's most pristine stretch of oceanfront real estate, the collection now includes Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina and Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina.

Innovative Technology Used to Remove Tree in East Hampton

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Public Service Enterprise Group, Long Island Power Authority, Suffolk County, New York, PSEG, Electric power transmission

UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --PSEG Long Island used new, innovative technology to assist the Village of East Hampton with the safe removal of a large, nonviable tree in danger of falling on an electric transmission line and a nearby home.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --PSEG Long Island used new, innovative technology to assist the Village of East Hampton with the safe removal of a large, nonviable tree in danger of falling on an electric transmission line and a nearby home.
  • The village reached out to the PSEG Long Island Vegetation Management department to assist in the removal since the tree had grown around the high-voltage transmission line.
  • "Friday, we used new innovative technology to safely access the tree near the live transmission line," said John O' Connell, vice president, Transmission and Distribution, PSEG Long Island.
  • "The village thanks PSEG Long Island for their work in East Hampton," said Scott Fithian, East Hampton Village's superintendent of public works.

ERASE Racism Launches Region-wide Discussion: "How Do We Build A Just Long Island?"

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Geography of New York state), Long Island Sound, Geography of the United States, Long Island, New York metropolitan area, Suffolk County, New York, Hauppauge, Stony Brook, Syosset, New York, Riverhead (CDP), New York, Hempstead (village), New York, Riverhead

SYOSSET, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ERASE Racism announced today the launch of a region-wide discussion titled "How Do We Build a Just Long Island?"

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  • SYOSSET, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ERASE Racism announced today the launch of a region-wide discussion titled "How Do We Build a Just Long Island?"
  • They will be held in five communities spread across Nassau and Suffolk counties: Hauppauge, Hempstead, Melville, Riverhead, and Stony Brook.
  • The initial five forums will focus on increasing Long Islanders' shared understanding of structural racism, its history on Long Island, and its implications.
  • ERASE Racism's vision is transformed, integrated communities in which no person's access to opportunity is limited by race or ethnicity.