Babylon Democrats News

Cuomo Stumps for Bellone in Huntington

Sep

2011

More than 600 Attend the Suffolk County Democratic Committee’s Fall Gala supporting Steve Bellone for County Executive

BABYLON – Babylon Town Supervisor and Democratic Suffolk County Executive Candidate Steve Bellone and more than 600 supporters tonight welcomed Governor Andrew Cuomo to Suffolk County as he headlined the Suffolk County Democratic Committee’s Fall Gala. The event raised approximately $500,000 for Bellone’s campaign for Suffolk County Executive.

“Steve Bellone knows how to make government work because he’s done it,” Governor Andrew Cuomo told a cheering crowd. “He’s proven that he can make government efficient and make the government effective. He respected the taxpayers and reduced the debt and reduced taxes. These times are tough and Steve’s direction is the way up.”...| read more ››

Bellone, Carpenter differ on county gov’t structure

Sep

2011

With seven weeks to go until it’s known who will be the next Suffolk County executive, the two candidates vying for the seat held their first public debate Thursday morning.

The event, hosted jointly by the Long Island Association and the Association for a Better Long Island at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, featured Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter, the Republican candidate, discussing plans and trading barbs with Supervisor Steve Bellone, the Democratic hopeful. The Long Island Business News sponsored the debate.| read more ››

The 3 Ds of debates and sales pitches

Sep

2011

I was one of a few hundred in attendance at today’s debate between the Steve Bellone and Angie Carpenter, two candidates running for Suffolk County executive, hosted by the Long Island Association and the Association for a Better Long Island. Since our reporter John Callegari was taking copious notes for a story on the debate, I had the luxury of simply listening.

My takeaway: Political debates are sales presentations, and today’s contest offered lessons applicable to executives competing for a piece of business.| read more ››

Latest Bellone Ad Highlights Need to Keep Kids on LI

Sep

2011

BABYLON – Babylon Town Supervisor and Democratic Nominee for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has released a second television ad for his campaign, humorously portraying children as politicians to make the point that while kids have not caused Long Island’s fiscal problems, they bear the burden. In the ad, titled “Their Fault,” Bellone also highlights his record of strong fiscal management in Babylon of cutting spending, reducing debt every year and cutting taxes by more than $4 million.

“As kids across Long Island head back to school, our campaign is releasing a positive ad that highlights the need for an affordable Long Island with good jobs so that they can stay here—which is exactly what Steve Bellone will focus on...| read more ››

Hurricane Irene

Aug

2011

Dear Friends,

As you know, Hurricane Irene is expected to reach Long Island this weekend and my staff and I are busy preparing to make sure Babylon residents are safe. FEMA has predicted that our communities may be significantly affected, and I am writing to share some key resources to prepare for Hurricane Irene and its potential aftermath.

Stay Informed:

Track Hurricane Irene’s path with the National Hurricane Center at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov and follow updates from FEMA at http://blog.fema.gov.

You can also receive mobile updates by visiting http://m.fema.gov/| read more ››

Bellone Releases First TV AD of County Executive Campaign

Aug

2011

BABYLON – Babylon Town Supervisor and Steve Bellone today released his first television ad of the County Executive campaign. The ad, entitled “More,” illustrates Bellone’s record in Babylon of reducing debt, upgrading the town’s bond rating and cutting taxes, all while improving town services.| read more ››

Bellone: Innovation imperative for Suffolk

Aug

2011

At kitchen tables around Suffolk County, families are asking, “How do we afford to stay here?”

Young workers living in their parents’ basements, retirees paying $10,000 a year in property taxes and business owners being lured by other states are all asking themselves the same thing.

Slow decline does not have to be the future of Suffolk. We can attract jobs, provide opportunity and expand our tax base to give relief for middle-class families. And we can do it by attracting good, new high-tech jobs.| read more ››

Bellone unveils economic vision for county

Bellone unveils economic vision for Suffolk County

Aug

2011

Steve Bellone, Babylon Town supervisor and the Democratic nominee for Suffolk County executive, Monday unveiled the framework for his economic plan for the county, which he hopes to turn into a research powerhouse.

Bellone cited the challenges facing the county: not enough high-paying jobs, not enough diverse housing, high costs and young people leaving. "These four challenges are feeding off of one another and strengthening each other in a way that poses long-term systemic risk for our economy," he said.| read more ››

Bellone Tours Downtown Patchogue

Jul

2011

BABYLON – Babylon Town Supervisor and Democratic Suffolk County Executive Candidate Steve Bellone toured downtown Patchogue with Mayor Paul Pontieri earlier this afternoon. Candidate for Suffolk County Legislature Rob Calarco joined Steve to speak with local businesses about how County government can help them grow.| read more ››

Independence Party Endorses Bellone for County Executive

Jul

2011

BABYLON – The Suffolk County Independence Party today announced that it is endorsing Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone in the race for Suffolk County Executive. Frank MacKay, Chairman of the Suffolk County Independence Party, made the decision after screening both Steve and Republican candidate Angie Carpenter after William Bogart declined the nomination.| read more ››