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LEGISLATOR BERGIN SPEAKS AT THE LAKE RONKONKOMA WATERSHED PRESS CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, August 1st, the start of Water Quality Awareness Month, Legislator Bergin spoke about the importance of the Lake Ronkonkoma Watershed Management Plan. 

The press conference was held to announce the opening of the ‘Lake Keeper...

KEEP OUR SENIOR CITIZENS SAFE

Our senior population too often falls victim to unscrupulous scam-artists. Stop the scams and protect your parents. Sign up today for Suffolk County Legislator Trish Bergin’s FREE seminar, “Money Smart for Older Adults.” Legi...

Legislator Bergin Presents Proclamation to the Long Island Ducks

On June 14, 2023, Legislator Bergin honored the Long Island Ducks with a proclamation, on behalf of the New York Blood Center. 

The New York Blood Center and the Long Island Ducks partnership began in 2002 with their annual Fan Blood Drive, result...

LEGISLATOR BERGIN PRESENTS $2,500 GRANTS TO LITTLE LEAGUES IN THE 10TH L.D.

On Saturday April 22, 2023, Legislator Bergin attended multiple Little League Opening Day Ceremonies within her District. Pictured with Legislator Bergin is Henry Melchiona, along with the staff and teams of St. Joseph’s CYO in Ronkonkoma.&n...

Legislator Bergin Honors Everyday Hero

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Legislator Bergin honored Stella Tsimis, a Teacher’s Aide from Helen B. Duffield Elementary School, with a proclamation for saving a second grader’s life. 

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, a second gra...

Legislator Bergin honors 10th L.D. Champion of Diversity Nominee

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Legislator Bergin honored Debra A. Cavanagh, for being this year’s Champion of Diversity Honoree.

Debra A. Cavanagh is a retired Mathematics Teacher of 38 years. Her career in teaching incudes 22 years in Central Islip ...

Legislator Bergin Talks Government and Community to Hauppauge HS Senior Class

Legislator Bergin was invited to Hauppauge High School to discuss the importance of government and community, to the seniors in their “Part in Government” classes.

The students were assigned a project on how the government helps the peo...

Legislator Bergin Honors Troop 205's 107th Eagle Scout!

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Legislator Bergin attended Troop 205’s Eagle Scout ceremony, honoring their 107th Eagle Scout, Joseph Carmine Rezza III. 

To become an Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn 21 merit badges, of which 14 are specifical...

Legislator Bergin Presents Joint Proc with SC Legislator Leslie Kennedy

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Legislator Bergin present a joint proclamation with SC Legislator Leslie Kennedy, to honor Hauppauge High School Figure Skating Senior, Jenna Marino. 

Jenna Marino recently won first place at the Empire State Winter Game...

SC Legislator Trish Bergin takes a of Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center

On Tuesday, February 7. 2023, Legislator Bergin received a tour of the Alzheimer ’s Disease Resource Center (ARDC), in Islip Terrace. Lauren (pictured center) and her team provide free programs for patients affected by Alzheimer’s and ...

Legislator Bergin Reads to CI Elementary School Class

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Legislator Bergin was invited to read with a second-grade class from Central Islip Schools. She read to the students “Leo the Lightning Bug,” a story of perseverance. Legislator Bergin ended the reading w...

Legislator Bergin Presents Proclamation with Legislator Kennedy and Legislator Trotta

On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Legislator Bergin presented a joint Proclamation with Legislator Kennedy and Legislator Trotta to the Hauppauge/Smithtown Girls Varsity Swimming Team for winning the League 1 Championship Title for the third year in a row. T...

Legislator Bergin Presents Proclamation with Legislator Piccirillo

On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Legislator Bergin, alongside Legislator Piccirillo, presented a proclamation to Connetquot Boys Varsity Volleyball for winning the Section XI Division 1 Championship Title. They were also recognized for earning Section XI Di...

Legislator Bergin Presents Proclamation with Legislator Piccirillo

On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Legislator Bergin, alongside Legislator Piccirillo, presented a proclamation to the Connetquot Boys Varsity Soccer Team for winning three championship titles. 

The Connetquot Boys Varsity Soccer Team, led by Head Coa...

Legislator Bergin Presents Proclamation to Elementary Science Fair Winner

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Legislator Bergin presented Taran Sathish Kumar, with a proclamation for being this year’s Brookhaven National Laboratory Elementary Science Fair winner. 

Taran created a project called ‘Cleaning u...

Legislator Bergin Honors Members of the American Legion

Legislator Bergin attended the Suffolk County American Legion Joint Visitation, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on the service to veterans, s...

Legislator Bergin attends 9/11 Candlelight Memorial

Legislator Bergin Attends 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held by Lakeland Fire Department. Each attendee received a candle to light in honor of those who lost their lives, lost a family member and for our brave first responders who are still here with us.

Legislator Bergin Hosts Car Seat Safety Check Event

Legislator Bergin Hosts a Car Seat Safety Check event at the Ronkonkoma Fire Department. Research shows that 3 out of 4 car seats are being used and installed incorrectly. The Suffolk County Police Department and EAC Network were on-site, inspecting car s...

Legislator Bergin Hosts Mobile Mammography Screening Event

Legislator Bergin co-hosts a successful Mobile Mammography Breast Cancer Screening event, alongside Senator Alexis Weik. Legislator Bergin would like to thank Dr. Patrick J. Dineen, MD, MBA (Pictured in the center) and his team from Stony Brook Medicine f...

Legislator Bergin Honors Woman Veteran of the 10th L.D.

In 2020, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved a bill designating June 12th as Women Veterans Appreciation Day, in Suffolk County. In commemoration of the Third Annual Women Veterans Appreciation Day, each Legislator was asked to select a fe...

Legislator Bergin Takes Tour with Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm

On Tuesday, May 3rd, I was invited to the Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm (CCE). CCE is a non-profit community education agency established in 1917.  The staff consists of educators, researchers, specialists and volunteers dedic...

Legislator Bergin Takes a Tour of the Suffolk County Septic Improvement Program (SIP)

On Friday April 1, 2022, I was invited to tour an East Islip residence, in the 10th Legislative District. During this tour, a demonstration was given on what the Suffolk County Septic Improvement Program (SIP) does to improve our waters. Nitrogen pollutio...

Legislator Trish Bergin Presents Eagle Scout Proclamation

Suffolk County Legislator Trish Bergin presented a Proclamation to Boy Scout, Neel I. Patel, of Troop 327. Patel reached the ultimate pinnacle in scouting; the “Eagle.” Legislator Bergin was honored to commend and congratulate Neel, on...

SC Legislator Trish Bergin Presents Proclamation for 100th Birthday

Suffolk County Legislator, Trish Bergin of the 10th LD, presented a proclamation to Mrs. Irene Cummings on Thursday, January 6, 2022 for her 100th birthday at Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing in East Islip. Irene turned 100 years young...

Trish Bergin sworn in as Suffolk County’s new Legislator in the 10th LD

East Islip, NY- Trish Bergin was sworn in to serve her first term as Suffolk County Legislator in the 10th LD.  Bergin will Chair the Seniors & Human Services Committee. “Our Seniors are struggling to stay on Long Island with their ...