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Calarco launches infrastructure initiative
Long Island’s infrastructure can play a key role in the region’s post-pandemic recovery.
Now, Rob Calarco, the presiding officer of Suffolk County’s Legislature, is taking a lead on how to improve the region’s infrastructure in order to meet the needs of residents and businesses.
Last week, Calarco held a roundtable discussion, bringing together local stakeholders, public agencies, experts, and advocates in order to set priorities. It featured 20 speakers from industries such as business, energy, labor, building trades, child care, government, and technology.
“In addition to the tragic loss of life and immeasurable stresses of the COVID-19 crisis, one of the most glaring outcomes of the last year has been the relocation of people from densely populated metropolises like New York City to various towns and villages across Long Island,” Calarco said in a statement. “No
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First hearing on police reform report scheduled for Wednesday
Officials in Southold have set two dates for listening sessions meant to collect public input on the recently completed police reform and reinvention plan.
The meetings, which will be held virtually via Zoom, will be held Wednesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
The report is a culmination of over six months of collaboration among Southold residents, attorneys, law enforcement and other stakeholders that began in a year that shined a light on injustices embedded throughout society.
“The report represents an enormous amount of hours and incredible commitment” by task force members, said Carolyn Peabody of Orient, who chaired the Justice Review & Reform Task Force. “Everyone has come to this because they really want to make sure that our police department and the town’s dedication to ensuring public safety applies to everyone in the town in a way that’s equitable.”
UpdatedThu, Mar 11, 2021 at 2:49 pm ET
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Suffolk County is slated to receive roughly $286 million in federal aid, Executive Steve Bellone announced Thursday. (Bruce Bennett / Staff / Getty Images)
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY Suffolk County is slated to receive approximately $286 million in federal aid under the American Rescue Plan, Executive Steve Bellone announced Thursday.
The money will help prevent layoffs and avoid the planned budget cuts to public safety, transportation and contract agencies that were expected to be implemented in July, Bellone said. The county will also be able to continue providing essential services to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The funds come as an agreement with legislative leadership due to the unprecedented economic and fiscal environment created by COVID-19.