• Sponsored legislation approving the appointment of Albert J. Rizzi to the Suffolk County Disabilities Advisory Board – Group D. (Res. 395-12)
  • Co-Sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - Open Space component - for the Hughes property - Hubbard County Park addition Town of Southampton - (SCTM Nos. 0900-149.00-02.00-035.000, 0900-149.00-02.00-041.000 and 0900-149.00-02.00-042.000). (Res. 388-12)
  • Co-sponsored legislation amending the 2012 Operating Budget to preserve Suffolk County’s ability to conduct groundwater investigations. (IR 1445-12)
  • Co-sponsored legislation prohibiting the acceptance of wastewater produced by hydraulic fracturing at County sewage treatment facilities. (Res. 244-12)
  • Sponsored a Charter Law to amend Resolution No. 812-2011, A Charter Law to authorize the use of development rights for Municipal Fire, Ambulance and Police Districts in Suffolk County. (Res. 217-12)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to establish the Gabreski Airport Conservation and Assessment Committee. (Res. 214-12)
  • Sponsored legislation directing the Department of Public Works to draft a Request for proposals on a study of pedestrian safety at crosswalks without signals (Res. 314-12)
  • Sponsored legislation enhancing and strengthening County Beautification and Litter Control Programs. (Res. 408-12)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing license and setting rates for Hampton Jitney, Inc. (IR 1345-12)
  • Sponsored legislation authorizing the transfer of Windmill Beach Property from Suffolk County to the Village of Sag Harbor. (Res. 158-12)
  • Sponsored legislation amending deadline for the Long Wharf Advisory Committee. (Res. 146-12)
  • Sponsored legislation appointing member of the Suffolk County Vocational, Education, and Extension Board (John Sipala). (Res. 144-12)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing a two-year extension for the development of three parcels of land transferred pursuant to the 72-h Affordable Housing Program to the Village of Southampton and an increase in the income levels of eligible occupants for such affordable homes. (Res. 126-12)
  • Co-sponsored legislation amending Adopted Resolution No. 909-2011, amending the Adopted 2011 Operating Budget to transfer funds from Fund 477 Water Quality Protection, amending the 2011 Capital Budget and Programs, and appropriating funds in connection with stormwater abatement within the Village Of Southampton (CP 8240.327). (Res. 123-12)
  • Sponsored legislation directing the Department of Social Services to close the sex offender trailer in Westhampton, Town of Southampton. (IR 1234-12)
  • Sponsored a Charter Law to clarify the process for distributing public safety sales tax revenues to municipalities outside the Police District. (IR 1233-12)
  • Sponsored a Charter Law to amend Resolution No. 812-2011, A Charter Law to authorize the use of development rights for Municipal Fire, Ambulance and Police Districts in Suffolk County. (Res. 217-12)
  • Sponsored a Charter Law to provide for fair and equitable distribution of public safety sales and compensating use tax revenues. (IR 1065-12)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to establish the Gabreski Airport Conservation and Assessment Committee. (IR 1069-12)
  • Sponsored legislation enhancing safeguards at sex offender emergency housing facilities. (IR 1072-12)
  • Sponsored legislation maintaining Railroad Avenue’s access to County Road 80 (Montauk Highway), East Moriches. (IR 1178-12)
  • Co-sponsored a Charter Law consolidating functions within the Department of Planning. (Res. 1225-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law to authorize advertising in the County tax map album and set advertising rates. (Res. 1224-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law to increase certain subscription service fees in Real Property Tax Service Agency. (Res. 1223-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law to increase tax map verification fees. (Res. 1222-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law to increase certain administrative fees for Probation Department. (Res. 1161-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation a Local Law to broaden enforcement of the County’s outdoor wood-burning furnace laws. (Res. 1159-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law to increase medical examiner fees. (Res. 1119-11)
  • Co-sponsored Amending the Adopted 2011 Operating Budget to transfer funds from Fund 477 Water Quality Protection, to the 2011 Capital Budget and Program, and appropriating funds in connection with the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (CP 8713). (Res. 1116-11)
  • Co-sponsored authorizing the acquisition of Farmland Development Rights under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - for the Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, Inc. property - Sylvester Manor Phase II - Town of Shelter Island (SCTM No. 0700-008.00-01.00-005.002 p/o). (Res. 1115-11)
  • Co-sponsored Authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - open space component - for the Stebbins and Throgs Neck Trading Group, Ltd property - Noyac Greenbelt Town of Southampton – (SCTM Nos. 0900-030.00-01.00-008.000 and 0900-030.00-01.00-037.000). (Res. 1114-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation appropriating funds in connection with the Peconic Bay Estuary Program (CP 8235). (Res. 1111-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law to increase application fees to the Suffolk County Planning Commission. (Res. 1110-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation appropriating funds in connection with the purchase of additional helicopters (CP 3117). (Res. 1076-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation directing the Department of Public Works to install a full three-color stoplight at the intersection of CR 111 and Halsey Manor Road. (Res. 1067-11)
  • Co-sponsored amending the schedule of fees in connection with the purchase of the Suffolk County Tax Map and other items pertaining thereto. (Res. 1056-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation increasing the Vehicle Use Fees at County Parks. (Res. 1015-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing a voluntary lag payroll for Elected Officials in 2012. (Res. 864-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation Amending Resolution No. 1201-2010 in connection with the Suffolk County New Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December, 2007) – open space component - authorizing the acquisition for the Beechwood Moriches Building Corp. property - Forge River watershed addition (Town of Brookhaven). (Res. 853-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to amend the user fee schedule for Suffolk County Parks to implement a discounted weekend resident junior golf fee. (Res. 824-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Charter Law to authorize the use of development rights for municipal fire, ambulance and police districts in Suffolk County. (Res. 821-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing acquisition of land under the Old Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program [C12-5(E)(1)(B)] - for the Links at East Quogue, LLC property - East Quogue County Watershed addition - Pine Barrens Core - Town of Southampton - (SCTM Nos. 0900-219.00-01.00-026.000, 0900-219.00-01.00-027.000, 0900-219.00-01.00-028.000, 0900-219.00-01.00-029.000, 0900-250.00-04.00-002.000 p/o, 0900-250.00-04.00-003.000 p/o, 0900-250.00-04.00-004.000 p/o, 0900-250.00-04.00-005.000 p/o). (Res. 819-11)
  • Co-sponsored authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - active recreation component - for the North Fork Preserve Co. property - Town of Riverhead (SCTM No. 0600-007.00-03.00-041.000 p/o). (Res. 817-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - open space component - for the North Fork Preserve Co. property - Town of Riverhead (SCTM No. 0600-007.00-03.00-041.000 p/o). (Res. 816-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - active recreation component- for the North Fork Preserve, Inc. property - Town of Riverhead (SCTM No. 0600-021.00-01.00-001.002). (Res. 815-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of Farmland Development Rights under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) for the Ringhoff Family Limited Liability Company #1 property - Ringhoff Farm - Town of Brookhaven - (SCTM Nos. 0200-512.00-01.00-017.000 and 0200-512.00-01.00-018.000). (Res. 814-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - open space component - for the Links at East Quogue, LLC property - East Quogue County Watershed addition Town of Southampton - (SCTM Nos. 0900-250.00-04.00-002.000 p/o, 0900-250.00-04.00-003.000 p/o, 0900-250.00-04.00-004.000 p/o, 0900-250.00-04.00-005.000 p/o, 0900-250.00-04.00-015.000, 0900-289.00-01.00-001.000, 0900-314.00-02.00-020.004, 0900-314.00-02.00-048.000, 0900-315.00-01.00-005.000 and 0900-315.00-01.00-015.000). (Res. 813-11)
  • Sponsored legislation amending the 2011 Operating Budget and Transferring Funds to the Department of Public Works to provide rent for the East Hampton Health Clinic. (Res. 803-11)
  • Sponsored legislation authorizing the renewal of the lease of premises located at 316 Accabonac Road, East Hampton, NY for the Department of health Services. (Res. 777-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation declaring September 16 as “American Legion Day” in Suffolk County. (Res. 770-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Southampton in connection with construction of sidewalks on CR 79, Bridgehampton – Sag Harbor Turnpike from Scuttlehole Road to Montauk Highway (NYS 27) and amending the 2011 Capital Budget and Program by accepting $100,000 from the Town of Southampton for construction of sidewalks (CP 5497). (Res. 709-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation reappointing Joseph Gergela, III as a member of the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District. (Res. 687-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of farmland development rights under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - for the Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, Inc. property - Sylvester Manor Phase I - Town of Shelter Island - (SCTM No. 0700-008.00-01.00-005.002 p/o). (Res. 685-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to establish a Tick and Vector-Borne Diseases Task Force in Suffolk County. (Res. 689-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law further extending first time homeowner County property tax exemption. (Res. 563-11)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law to register prepaid cell phones purchased in Suffolk County. (Res. 520-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing acquisition of land under the Old Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program [C12-5(D)] for the Peconic Land Trust, as contract vendee - Zebrowski - Noyac Greenbelt/Great Swamp - Town of Southampton (SCTM No. 0900-025.00-01.00-006.000). (Res. 438-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation amending the 2011 Operating Budget and transferring funds to Fund 102 for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP). (Res. 300-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation appropriating funds in connection with the Health and Sports Facility - Eastern Campus (CP 2120). (Res. 198-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation appropriating funds in connection with the partial renovation of the Peconic building (CP 2181). (Res. 202-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation appointing Michael Wudyka to the Suffolk County Motion Picture/ Television Film Commission. (Res. 195-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to amend the user fee schedule for Suffolk County Parks to implement an unlimited annual 9-hole golf pass for seniors who are veterans. (Res. 180-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation Establishing “Understanding, Accepting, and Respecting our Cultural Differences Week” in remembrance of Marcelo Lucero. (Res. 178-11)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to facilitate emergency housing of sex offenders in non-residential areas. (IR 2003-11)
  • Sponsored a resolution authorizing the County Executive to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Southampton to install beach markers on County beaches. (Res. 1009-11)
  • Sponsored a resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop and issue RFP’s for the sale and lease back of the H. Lee Dennison Building and the County Correctional Facility in Riverhead. (IR 1912-11). (IR 1912-11)
  • Sponsored a Charter Law to provide for fair and equitable distribution of public safety sales and compensating use tax revenues. (IR 1839-11)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to establish the Gabreski Airport Conservation and Assessment Committee. (IR 1703-11)
  • Cosponsored establishing a voluntary “Puppy and Dog Protection Rating Program” for pet stores in Suffolk County. (Res. 894-11)
  • Cosponsored amending the Adopted 2011 Operating Budget to transfer funds from Fund 477 Water Quality Protection, amending the 2011 Capital Budget and Program, and appropriating funds in connection with stormwater abatement within the Village of Southampton (CP 8240.327). (Res. 909-11)
  • Cosponsored amending the Adopted 2011 Operating Budget to transfer funds from Fund 477 Water Quality Protection, amending the 2011 Capital Budget and Program, and appropriating funds in connection with the Fertilizer Nitrogen Reduction Program (CP 8710.120). (Res. 910-11)
  • Cosponsored amending the Adopted 2011 Operating Budget to transfer funds from Fund 477 Water Quality Protection, amending the 2011 Capital Budget and Program, and appropriating funds in connection with the Pharmaceutical Disposal and Aquifer Protection Initiative (CP 8710.134). (Res. 912-11)
  • Cosponsored authorizing the sale of County-owned real property pursuant to Section 72-h of the General Municipal Law to the Town of Southampton for Affordable Housing Purposes (SCTM No. 0900 139.00-02.00-033.001 and 033.002). (Res. 915-11)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to ensure full representation of disabled persons on the Disabilities Advisory Board. (Res. 688-11)
  • Sponsored legislation creating a Long Wharf Advisory Committee. (Res. 620-11)
  • Sponsored legislation authorizing the transfer of surplus blackberry mobile devices to The Retreat, Inc. (Res. 618-11)
  • Sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program (effective December 1, 2007) - open space component - for the Flandhampton Holdings LLC property - Reeves Bay - Town of Southampton - (SCTM No. 0900-147.00-02.00-028.001). (Res. 532-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation approving the re-appointment of Philip Peter Garypie, Jr. as a member of the Suffolk County Fire, rescue and Emergency Services Commission. (Res. 450-11)
  • Sponsored reappointing member of the Council on Environmental Quality (Eva Growney) (Res. 439-11)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to include the Towns of Brookhaven, East Hampton and additional school districts in the inter-municipal agreement for Natural Gas Procurement. (Res. 327-11)
  • Sponsored legislation to directing the Department of Social Services to close the sex offender trailer in Riverside, Town Of Southampton. (IR 1476-11)
  • Sponsored legislation directing the Department of Social Services to close the sex offender trailer in Westhampton, Town Of Southampton. (IR 1475-11)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to enact a Campaign Finance Reform Act to limit campaign contributions from County contractors. (IR 1313-11)
  • Sponsored legislation increasing the bus fare and implementing limited Sunday and holiday bus service. (IR 1165-11)
  • Sponsored legislation Naming County Road 39 “The Edwin M. ‘Buzz’ Schwenk Memorial Highway”. (Res. 1237-10) (Schneiderman)
  • Sponsored legislation Increasing County bus fare for the implementation of Sunday bus service. (Res. 1238-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing and directing the Department of Social Services to enter into agreement to house sex offenders. (Res. 1189-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to transfer North Sea Road-Noyac Road and authorize the County Executive to execute an agreement with the Town of Southampton transferring ownership and maintenance of said roadway to the Town of Southampton. (Res. 1268-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to authorize the acquisition of land under the New Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program for the Peconic Land Trust, Inc. property as contract vendee for the Catcove Peconic River County Park, Town of Southampton. (Res. 1188-10)
  • Sponsored legislation naming the Blockhouse in Theodore Roosevelt County Park “The Hilda Lindley House”. (Res. 1112-10)
  • Sponsored legislation Increasing County bus fare for the implementation of Sunday bus service. (Res. 1238-10)
  • Co-sponsored a local law to require Homeless Sex Offenders to report their overnight locations. (Res. 1120-10)
  • Co-sponsored an amending Resolution No. 417-2010 regarding the location of homeless sex offender shelters. (Res 1036-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation establishing a Long Island Power Authority Legislative Oversight Committee. (Res. 1095-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the purchase of a hangar located at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, for use by the Suffolk County Police Department. (Res. 1096-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition for the McGahey and Ledogar property Sagaponack Woods, Town of Southampton. (Res. 1024-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation appropriating funds for the study and monitoring of public health related harmful algal blooms (CP 8224). (Res. 1021-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation appropriating funds in connection with the Peconic Bay Estuary Program (CP 8235) (Res. 1019-10)
  • Sponsored legislation amending resolution no. 417-2010, ending the voucher system and directing the Department of Social Services to develop a comprehensive plan to house homeless sex offenders (Res. 935-10)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to ensure fairness in the County’s disposition of property acquired under the Suffolk County Tax Act (IR 1838-10)
  • Sponsored legislation mandating implementation of comprehensive plan to house homeless sex offenders. (Res. 720-10)
  • Sponsored legislation directing the Department of Social Services to close the sex offender trailers. (IR 1502-10)
  • Sponsored legislation directing the County Attorney to determine the feasibility of Suffolk County bringing an action against New York State regarding the MTA payroll tax. (IR. 1372-10)
  • Sponsored a Local Law banning the sale of certain synthetic cannabinoids to minors in Suffolk County. (Res. 414-10)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to expand opportunities to create housing under the 72-h Transfer Program. (Res. 315-10)
  • Sponsored a Charter Law to expand the functions of the Council on Environmental Quality to include Suffolk County on Bicycle Routes. (Res. 308-10)
  • Authorized planning steps for the acquisition of land under the Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program, Hughes Property, Flanders, Town of Southampton. (Res. 309-10)
  • Cosponsored a Charter Law to establish a common sense policy for special meetings of the Legislature. (Res. 345-10)
  • Sponsored a local law to regulate the distribution of mortgage tax revenues to towns and villages. Local Law 5-2010 (Res. 84-10)
  • Sponsored legislation directing the Department of Public Works to hold public hearings on new bus fares in order to advance Sunday bus service. (Res. 253-10)
  • Sponsored a local law amending the membership of the Dredging Project Screening Committee. (Res. 250-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition for the Rubenstein Property, Reeves Bay in Town of Southampton which is 1.5 acres. (Res. 115-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition for the Deangelis Property, Long Pond Greenbelt in the Town of Southampton which is .80 acres. (Res. 116-10)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition for the Penney Estate Property, Reeves Bay in Town of Southampton which is 7.94 acres. (Res. 221-10)
  • Sponsored a local law Amending Chapter 278A of the Suffolk County Code addressing invasive non-native plant species. (Res. 645-09)
  • Sponsored legislation to require the Department of Health Services to establish the objective criteria for dredging projects pursuant to Local Law No. 50-2006 (Res. 576-09)
  • Co-sponsored a local law establishing the Suffolk County Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay (Res. 646-09)
  • Co-sponsored a local law establishing the Toxin Free Toddlers and Babies Act. (Res. 154-09)
  • Co-sponsored Creating a Silver Alert System in Suffolk County (Res. 144-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing a voluntary lag payroll for elected officials (Res. 477-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation establishing a Native American Affairs Advisory Board (Res. 775-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation accepting the donation of a Gold Star Families Monument and authorizing the placement and siting of the Gold Star Families Monument in Armed Forces Plaza (Res. 233-09)
  • Authorized the acquisition for the Shanchuk property within the Pine Barrens Core, Town of Southampton (Res. 191-09)
  • Authorized the acquisition of land for open space component for 7.1 acres in Sagaponack Woods, Town of Southampton (Res. 193-09)
  • Authorized the acquisition of land within the Pine Barrens Core, Town of Southampton (Res. 196-09)
  • Co-sponsored authorizing a cooperative management agreement with the Nature Conservancy, Inc. (Res. 209-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to establish mandatory ethics training for Suffolk County Employees and Elected Officials (Res. 532-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of open space component for the Village of Greenport property, Town of Southold (Res. 369-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the inclusion of new parcels into existing agricultural districts in the County of Suffolk (Res. 545-09)
  • Co-sponsored authorizing the filing of a grant application on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans for federal assistance for the purchase of vans for its transportation programs (Res. 502-09)
  • Authorized the acquisition of farmland development rights of the Cuomo Family Farm, Town of Brookhaven (Res. 548-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to extend and accelerate the Suffolk County ¼% Drinking Water Protection Program for Environmental Protection for Land Acquisitions (Res. 550-09)
  • Co-sponsored a Local Law requiring fairness in cooperative home ownership (Res. 673-09)
  • Authorized the planning steps for the acquisition of Peconic Paddler, Town of Southampton (Res. 1181-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to authorize planning steps for implementation of Suffolk County Workforce Housing Program (Res. 655-09)
  • Co-sponsored planning steps for the acquisition of Farmland Development rights-May 2009 (Res. 647-09)
  • Co-sponsored planning steps for the acquisition of Farmland Development rights-July 2009 Res. 809-09
  • Co-sponsored authorizing the acquisition of 52-acres for Farmland Development rights for the Eastport Property, Town of Brookhaven (Res. 732-09)
  • Authorizing planning steps for 146 acres at the links at East Quogue property for acquisition under the Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program, Town of Southampton (Res. 811-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing empowering, and directing the Suffolk County Department of Planning to file and accept a grant application with the New York State Department of Parks, recreation and Historic Preservation for State funds to assist in the acquisition of real property for open conservation purposes (Res. 842-09)
  • Introduced legislation to establish community safeguards from registered sex offenders placed in emergency housing. (IR 1904-08)
  • A local law to reduce the use of fertilizer near surface waters in Suffolk County. (Res. 40-09)
  • Co-sponsored legislation establishing Suffolk County Drug Mapping Index and a County Wide Heroin Activity Alert Program ASA “NATALIE’S LAW” (Res. 1122-08)
  • Co-sponsored legislation establishing the Suffolk County Middle Income-Home Energy Assistance Program (MI-HEAP) to provide financial security to Suffolk residents facing the prospect of a cold and expensive winter season. (Res. 857-08)
  • Suffolk’s landmark legislation banning text messaging while driving. (Res. 358-08)
  • Authorized planning steps for the acquisition of 39.28 acres of high priority Peconic parcels in the area known as Reeves Bay in Flanders in the Town of Southampton under the Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program. (Res. 670-08)
  • Sponsored planning steps legislation for land acquisitions process for nearly 23 acres in Riverside and East Moriches. (Res. 67-08, Res.68-08 & Res. 69-08)
  • Co-sponsored legislation to require verification of certificates of occupancy or rental permits for housing used by the Department of Social Services. (Res. 687-08)
  • Co-sponsored legislation establishing an Energy Efficient Work Schedule Pilot Program (Operation Sunshine). (Res. 568-08)
  • Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the use of property at Gabreski Airport for the East End Little League. (Res. 288-08)
  • Appointed Edmund Moore to the Suffolk County Citizens Corps. Council. (Res. 359-08)
  • Appointed Edward Walters Jr. as a member to the Suffolk County Board of Trustees of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. (Res. 693-08)
  • Co-sponsored a local law to establish prompt payment policy for child care providers that render services through the Department of Social Services. (Res. 1353-07)
  • Sponsored local law increasing towing and storage reimbursement to Towns and Villages under County Seizure Laws. (Res. 552-07)
  • Sponsored establishing a Tuition Assistance Program in Suffolk County Community College for children and spouses of fallen Soldiers. (Res. 141-07)
  • Sponsored a Local Law to amend the County policy for sewer connections to promote affordable housing. (Res. 554-07)
  • Appropriated funds in connection with a Memorial for the Victims of the September 11th Terrorist Attack. (Res. 468-07)
  • Authorized joint-purchase with Brookhaven Town for 31-acre Pheasant Meadow Farm. (Res. 746-07)
  • Acquired 8.5 acres of open space on Bay Avenue East Moriches. (Res. 625-07)
  • Partnered with East Hampton Town to create 71-acre land preserve near the Ross School in Wainscott. (Res. 629-07)
  • Authorized acquisition of eight acres on Accabonac Harbor for open space and drinking water protection. (Res 454-07)
  • Worked with Brookhaven Town to acquire 27-acre Tuthill Point Marina site as parkland. (Res. 451-07)
  • Acquired 10.5 acres of open space in the Seatuck Creek Watershed area. (Res. 158-07)
  • Authorized the acquisition for open space for drinking water protection including three acres of Core Pine Barrens land off Flanders Road. (Res 162-07)
  • Acquired 26 acres of oceanfront land to preserve scenic vista and protect Montauk’s water supply. (Res 156-07)
  • Co-sponsored a Local law to establish an At-Store recycling Program for plastic bags. (Res. 1101-07)
  • Co-sponsored a Local law to prohibit the sale of Dextromethorphan (DXM) to minors within the County of Suffolk. (Res. 458-07)
  • Co-sponsored legislation establishing an application fee waiver policy for Civil Service examinations for veterans. (Res. 459-07)
  • Co-sponsored legislation that directed the Veterans Service Agency to establish a Suffolk County Veteran resident Identification Card Program.  (Res. 463-07)
  • Co-sponsored legislation for the donation of decommissioned body armor vests to the United States Department of Defense to protect our citizen- soldiers. (Res. 392-07)
  • Co-sponsored legislation for donating decommissioned body armor vests from the Sheriff’s office to the United States Department of Defense to protect our citizen-soldiers. (Res. 463-07)
  • Co-sponsored legislation that extends certain benefits to Suffolk county Auxiliary Police Officers. (Res. 326-07)
  • Co-sponsored legislationauthorizing the County Sheriff and Police Department to monitor registered sex offenders. (Res. 52-2007)
  • Co-sponsored legislation designating the month of April as “Autism Awareness Month” in Suffolk County. (Res. 288-07)
  • Co-sponsored legislation designating the month of May as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month” in Suffolk County. (Res. 403-07)
  • Secured nearly $260,000 in funding for nearly 90 local non-profit organizations and introduced or co-sponsored over 130 legislative initiatives in 2006.
  • Broke the County Road 39 traffic bottleneck by adding an eastbound lane in the summer.
  • Amended the County’s capital budget and appropriated $13 million to improve County Road 39. (Res. 1044-06)
  • Authorized study of the feasibility of providing a temporary lane along County Road 39 on Friday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day of 2007. (Res. 1435-06)
  • Sponsored legislation to preserve over 43 acres of open space in East Moriches.  (Res. 1220-06, Res. 1221-06)
  • Worked to station an additional Medavac helicopter on the East End.
  • Authorized planning steps to acquire 13 acres of history-rich and ecologically vital waterfront land. (Res. 829-06)
  • Imposed fees on late night landings at Gabreski Airport. (Res. 388-06)
  • Introduced legislation to provide greater citizen input on airport matters. (IR 1747-06)
  • Sponsored law to reimburse the Flanders-Northampton Ambulance District for calls to County facilities. (Res. 1492-06)
  • Sponsored law to fairly and equitably contain costs for residents in certain Emergency Service Districts. (IR 1229-06)
  • Appropriated $150,000 for the Peconic Bay Estuary Program to provide environmental resource planning for benthic mapping and eelgrass restoration, and to purchase marine monitoring equipment. (Res. 704-06)
  • Budgeted $150,000 to study the occurrence of brown tide in Suffolk County marine waters; with Cornell Cooperative Extension. (Res. 702-06)
  • Authorized acquisition of a combined 20 acres of open space near Brick Kiln Road, Sag Harbor. (Res. 685-06, 830-06)
  • Added 14-acre Schwabe Property to the Noyack Greenbelt. (Res. 175-06)
  • Authorized County to take planning steps to acquire nearly 27 acres of the Boys Harbor retreat. (Res. 47-06)
  • Authorized giving county land to Sag Harbor Village to create a public pocket park. (Res. 202-06)
  • Protected East Hampton Town’s largest aquifer through a 43-acre acquisition and expanded the Sagaponack Greenbelt. (Res. 278-06, 406-06)
  • Authorized planning steps to acquire 13 acres of history-rich and ecologically vital waterfront land. (Res. 829-06)
  • Initiated acquisition of six acres atop Amagansett’s Stony Hill aquifer for drinking water protection.  (Res. 1434-06)
  • Dedicated 17-acre nature preserve on Accabonac Harbor as the “Barbara Barnes Hale Preserve.” (Res. 298-06)
  • Secured renovation funding for Third House Museum at Theodore Roosevelt County Park.
  • Saved ancient tribal burial sites on the East End. (Res. 946-06 through 950-06)
  • Worked with East Hampton Town to preserve wetlands adjacent to Montauk Downs State Park.
  • Acquired farmland development rights for 195 acres of the “Deborah Light Preserve” in the Town of East Hampton. (Res. 1063-06)
  • Established a Suffolk County Tick Management Task Force with fellow East End Legislator Edward Romaine. (Res. 1123-06)
  • Sponsored law to impose a moratorium on aviation-related construction at Francis S. Gabreski Airport. IR 2090-06
  • Preserved over 45 acres of Bridgehampton farmland, including the Breeze Hill vegetable farm, through joint purchases with Southampton Town (Res. 742-07 and Res. 1462-07)
  • Authorized acquisition of more than 11 acres of land in the “Pine Barrens Core Area.” (Res. 1021-06)
  • Created a solid waste management commission to control costs, reduce pollution, and cut traffic congestion resulting from current disposal practices. (Res. 683-06)
  • Co-sponsored gasoline tax cuts to reduce artificially high prices and stimulate the local economy. HR 001-06
  • Added ecological health and marine productivity as acceptable criteria for dredging projects. (Res. 1040-06)
  • Expanded the operating hours of Suffolk’s S92 Bus Route.
  • Secured funding for anti-erosion and beach nourishment programs.
  • Sponsored ethics legislation to clean up county campaigns by limiting political contributions from firms doing business with Suffolk County. (IR 2244-06)
  • Sponsored the creation of an East End Health Care Task Force to review and make recommendations to improve local health care delivery. (IR 1226; Res. 815-06)
  • Launched South Fork Focus, a local public affairs television show.
  • Air Dates for East Hampton Channel 22:  Fridays 9:30am; Saturdays 9pm; Sundays 7:30am; Mondays 5:30pm
  • Air Dates for Southampton Channel 22 (Sea-TV): Mondays 10pm; Tuesdays 10:30am; Thursdays 3pm, 12:30am; Fridays 5pm
  • Sponsored laws to encourage affordable housing and workforce housing initiatives in towns and villages. (IR 1177-06)
  • Sponsored a law to reimburse ambulance districts that make emergency calls to County facilities. (IR 1229-06)
  • Strengthened implementation of Suffolk County’s “DWI Seizure Law” on the East End. (Res. 1145-06)
  • Introduced resolution exempting commercial fishermen from diesel fuel taxes. M055-06
  • Co-sponsored local law to prohibit sex offenders from residing near schools, day care centers, and playgrounds. (Res. 101-06)
  • Helped to create the Suffolk County Department of Environment and Energy. (Res. 141-06)
  • Opened the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to a wider range of residents. (Res. 112-06, 210-06)
  • Expanded property tax exemptions for veterans. (Res. 364-06)
  • Strengthened nursing home employee screening requirements. (Res. 411-06)
  • Extended the first-time homeowner County property tax exemption. (Res. 525-06)
  • Saved taxpayers $100 million in the County’s 2005 Budget.
  • Sponsored legislation to minimize light pollution
  • Sponsored legislation to prohibit the use of chemically-treated lumber in marine environments.
  • Sponsored legislation to prevent misuse of tourism promotion funds.
  • Co-sponsored legislation to electronically monitor sex-offenders.

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