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Senator Ken LaValle announces new pet protections

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The new law will prohibit the piercing or tattooing of all pets, including cats and dogs, to protect the animals from unnecessary harm.

Governor Cuomo announces home energy assistance available beginning Nov. 17

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Eligible households could receive up to $625 to help heat their homes this winter.

Suffolk County Parks offers sportfishing instruction

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Ten-week course covers techniques, tackle selection, hot fishing spots and more

Cuomo dispatches resources to assist long island recovery from heavy rain and flash floods

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today dispatched resources to assist Long Island’s recovery from the nearly 13 inches of rain that fell between the hours...

#IFISHNY contest announced; There’s an app for that

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Senator Ken LaValle recently announced that there is a new statewide fishing contest. The #IFISHNY contest challenges anglers to show off their prize largemouth...

LaValle secures $150,000 in funding to aid the fight against lyme disease and tick-borne illness on the East End

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Senator Ken LaValle secured $150,000 in state funding to be utilized for fighting Lyme and tick-borne diseases on the East End of Long Island. ...

Legislator Al Krupski sponsors legislation to improve budget and fiscal communication in county government

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Legislator Al Krupski, who represents the First District in the Suffolk County Legislature and who serves on the Legislature’s Debt Reduction Committee, has introduced...

Governor Cuomo announces $5 million in grant awards for historic properties damaged by Superstorm Sandy

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $5 million in awards to 14 historically significant properties that suffered severe damage from Superstorm Sandy....

Governor Cuomo directs State Labor Commissioner to convene Wage Board

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera to convene a Wage Board to review and recommend any changes to...

Legislation to strengthen penalties for theft and mistreatment of pets signed by Gov. Cuomo

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that will increase the maximum fine from $200 to $1,000 for those who attempt to steal, harm,...