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Legislator Kennedy Honors Island Better Hearing

On Monday, November 18, 2023, Legislator Leslie Kennedy honored Island Better Hearing on the results of their partnership with Help America Hear, through which they provided 20 local patients with hearing aids at no cost.

The mission of Help America Hear i...

Building Blocks Developmental Preschool put on The First Thanksgiving: A Mini Musical

  On Monday, November 13, 2023, Legislator Leslie Kennedy attended the superb production of The First Thanksgiving: A Mini Musical. The production was a program of Building Blocks Development Preschool, located at 29 Pinewood D...

Legislator Kennedy Honors the Dedication of Sachem Aftershock Advisors

On Monday, November 6, 2023, Legislator Leslie Kennedy attended a special meeting of Sachem Aftershock – the Sachem Central School District's Robotics Team – to assist in the honoring of their four advisors: Robert Wentzel, An...

Legislator Kennedy Honors the Effort of Local Scouts

             On Monday, October 21, 2023, Legislator Leslie Kennedy honored the efforts of Boy Scout Troops 566, 272, 2720, and 197, in addition to Cub Scout Packs 216 and 272. The collection ...

Paper Shredding and E-Waste Removal Event

The Smithtown Library and Legislator Leslie Kennedy Office invite you to finish your fall decluttering in the Nesconset Branch of the Smithtown Library's parking lot. Storage Quarters and E-Waste Removal will provide the shredding of personal pap...

Goodbye, Summer Interns

Legislator Leslie Kennedy was happy to host several interns throughout the summer of 2023. Of those that completed their internships, two interns partook in the Suffolk County Legislature’s Page Program, which provides an interactive, ...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Commends Student Achievement: Holy Mary Zaher and Saverio Barbera

At the May 2 General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Leslie Kennedy presented Holy Mary Zaher a proclamation for her participation and placement in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. She also presented Saverio Barbera a proclamatio...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Promotes AARP Shredding Events

On April 29, 2023, Legislator Kennedy joined AARP at a paper waste shredding event. After promoting the event in the weeks leading up to it, the legislator was happy to attend the event held in the parking lot of the Commack Public Library.

“It i...

Legislators Leslie Kennedy and Elected Officials Congratulate New Village Church

On April 29, 2023, Legislators Leslie Kennedy and other local officials congratulated New Village Church of Lake Grove, a 200-year-old congregation, for their 60th anniversary in their current location at 3 Wildwood Street, Lake Grove, NY 11755.

The congre...

Legislators Leslie Kennedy and Trish Bergin Present Money to the Hauppauge Youth Organization

On April 22, 2023, Legislators Leslie Kennedy and Trish Bergin presented the Hauppauge Youth Organization with $2,500 grant from Suffolk County to help assist the organization’s mission. The monies presented were raised via the newly implemented...

Motorcyclists move a step closer to parking equality

On April 4, 2023, IR-1247 “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 639 TO ALLOW MOTORCYCLES TO PARK IN SPOTS DESIGNATED FOR CLEAN PASS” VEHICLES, sponsored by Legislator Leslie Kennedy passed the Suffolk County Legislature. 

  &a...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Congratulates Smithtown Business Olympic Finalists at IAB Event

On January 19, 2023, Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined the Smithtown Central School District’s Industrial Advisory Board to congratulate Sophia Giglio, Caileigh Harrigan, and Victoria Geyer for winning first place in the 28th annual Business Olympics.&...

Suffolk Celebrates Kwanzaa

On December 15, 2022, Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined her colleagues in government to wish celebrants a happy Kwanzaa at the H. Lee Dennison Building. 

“It is important to recognize the rich and diverse cultures we have here in Suffolk ...

Major Legislation Advances on Street Racing

A major piece of legislation by Legislator Leslie Kennedy stiffening the penalties against street contests, drag races and side shows advanced past the Suffolk County Legislature with sweeping bipartisan support.     

After produ...

Beware of New Criminal Tactic: Apple AirTags

             There has been a disturbing new criminal trend involving tracking people and possessions with Apple AirTags without consent. 

Apple AirTags are small, silver disc-shaped d...

Legislator Kennedy Stops by to Support Paws of War in Nesconset Donates Masks, Tests and Hand Sanit

           On Friday, February 12, 2022, Legislator Kennedy attended a Paws of War hosted pop-up veterinarian clinic for veterans. At the event, Kennedy distributed 200 masks, 200 Covid-19 tests and ha...

Legislator Kennedy’s Scam Advisory

February 7, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the amount of scams that we are all experiencing. The most vulnerable population is being hit the hardest – our seniors.

One of the many scams that are affecting our over 55 populat...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Chairs the Health Committee

On January 27, Legislator Leslie Kennedy presided over the Health Committee as its new Chairwoman. Serving as the former Vice-Chairwoman of the committee, Legislator Kennedy is able to maintain continuity of leadership while continuing to bring years of e...

Grand Marshall Recognized

November 12, 2021 - Although the 2021 Columbus Day Parade was cancelled due to inclement weather, Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy was able to recognize one of the Grand Marshalls on Thursday November 11th. Joining with Order of the Sons and Daugh...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Honors Americas Veterans

Thursday November 11, 2021, arrived as a sunny and temperate morning, The corner of Lake Avenue and Woodlawn became a flurry of activity, as marching bands, scouts, baton twirlers, and a contingent of Veterans from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post ...

20 Years of Remembrance

September 13, 2021 – on September 11th Legislator Leslie Kennedy along with Comptroller John Kennedy attended many ceremonies across Suffolk County to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, 20 years ago. Leslie and John Kennedy had the hono...

AMVETS Post 48 Makes Donation to the Long Island State Veterans Home

BY PATRICK MITCHELL

PAST COMMANDER NYS SONS OF AMVETS

On August 11, AMVETS Post 48 Members made a visit to the Long Island State Veterans Home to make a donation to assist them with their mission which is first, to provide the highest quality and most compr...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Holds Blood Drive in Smith Haven Mall

August 24, 2021 – On Saturday August 21, 2021 Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy District 12 hosted a blood drive with New York Blood Center in the Smith Haven Mall. This blood drive collected 34 pints of blood which can save up to 102 liv...

Passing of the Leash

August 19, 2021 – On Wednesday evening, August 18th, 2021 Legislator Leslie Kennedy and Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy recognized Paws of War and helped celebrate the Passing of the Leash event.

Veteran Michele O’Brien of Haupp...

Joseph St. George Performs The National Anthem

August 18, 2021 – On Tuesday 17th Legislator Kennedy had the honor of introducing Joseph St. George at the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series to sing the National Anthem. Joseph, 17 will begin his Senior year at Centereach High ...

Kennedy to Sponsor Blood Drive

August 9, 2021 – On August 21, 2021 Legislator Leslie Kennedy will sponsor a Blood Drive at the Smith Haven Mall from 12:00pm – 6:00pm.  Each donor will receive TWO FREE METS TICKETS!! The Blood Drive will take place next to t...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Congratulates 4 Distinguished Youth Medal Recipients in Her District

August 2, 2021 – On Thursday July 29th Legislature Leslie Kennedy congratulates four individuals who have been awarded medals for their achievement, initiative and volunteer services. Legislator Kennedy had one Gold Medal recipient, Melody Luo, ...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Congratulates Michael Murphy on his Completion of his Eagle Scout Project

August 2, 2021 – On Friday July 30th Legislator Leslie Kennedy and Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy congratulated Michael Murphy in the completion of his Eagle Scout project. Michael has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 197 in Lake Ronkon...

The Steven Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Mobile Exhibit in Commack, NY

July 9, 2021 – On Saturday, July 3, 2021, Legislator Leslie Kennedy attended the Tunnel to Towers 9-11 Mobile Exhibit, the first time that the Tunnel to Towers 9-11 Mobile Exhibit was on Long Island.

The Commack School District presented the exhi...

Legislator Kennedy’s Weekly Scam Advisory: Social Security Number Scam

April 19, 2021 – The COVID 19 pandemic and the surrounding uncertainty has led to an increase in scams, resulting in a record number of consumer fraud complaints in 2020.  According to NYS Attorney General Letitia James, “Cons...

Legislator Kennedy and Nesconset Chamber of Commerce to Host 2021 Summer Concert Series

April 13, 2021 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy has again joined with The Nesconset Chamber of Commerce in the months of July and August to host the 2021 Nesconset Chamber Summer Concert Series. These series of concerts, which have become an...

Legislator Kennedy recognizes National Pet Day on April 11th

April 13, 2021 – April 11^th was National Pet Day. While loving our pets is something we do every day, National Pet Day encourages us to pay special attention to pets who may not get that extra attention.

National Pet Day was founded in 2006 to ce...

Kennedy & Piccirillo Celebrate Deborah & George Stondell

Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021, friends and supporters of Deborah and George Stondell gathered at the Irish Times in Holbrook. Deborah was selected by Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo as the 8^th Legislative District Woman of Distinction. Deb...

Legislator Kennedy Provides COVID-19 Relief Resources to Small Businesses

April 5, 2021 –Legislator Leslie Kennedy recognizes that small businesses are the economic engine for the 12^th Legislative District and Suffolk County. Legislator Kennedy wants them to succeed and is providing the below resources and contacts who may be a...

Legislator Kennedy's Scam Advisory

The COVID 19 pandemic and the surrounding uncertainty has led to an increase in scams, resulting in a record number of consumer fraud complaints in 2020.  According to NYS Attorney General Letitia James, “Consumers who have he...

Three’s A Charm! Urban Air in Lake Grove Re-opens

On Friday, March 26, 12^th Legislative District Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined with other State and local officials to recognize the grand re- opening of Urban Air, an indoor adventure park located in the Village of Lake Grove. This unique destination ha...

KENNEDY CELEBRATES SASI GRAND OPENING

March 20, 2021 – On the twentieth of March, Legislator Leslie Kennedy along with elected officials from Town, County, and State along with representatives from Specialized Autism Support & Information (SASI) attended the ribbon cutt...

KENNEDY HONORS WOMAN OF DISTINCTION

 On the nineteenth of March, Legislator Kennedy honored Natalie Quigley-Worthington, “Woman of Distinction”, representing Suffolk County Legislature District 12.  The Suffolk County’s Women’s Advis...

COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE: LEGISLATOR KENNEDY ANSWERS THE CALL

March 22, 2021 – In response to the overwhelming demand for the Covid-19 Vaccine, Legislator Leslie Kennedy has launched a district wide Covid-19 Vaccine registration program to help constituents register for the vaccine.  Since the program launc...

Long Island ABATE Board and Officers installed by Suffolk County Legislator Kennedy

January 29, 2021 – Legislator Kennedy starts off the New Year by administering the oath of office to the Board and officers of the American Bikers for Awareness, Training and Education (ABATE). 

On a chilly January night, a dedicated gro...

Kennedy Ushers In Grand Opening of Super Greek Gyro Bowls & More

January 26, 2021 – On the twenty-first day of January, Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Hyms to attend the Grand Opening at Super Greek Gyro Bowls & More, located at 966 Portion Road in Lake Ron...

Kennedy Honors Distinguished Youth

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – More than 30 teenagers earned medals of honor through a Suffolk County Legislature program aimed at engaging local youth in their communities and helping them embrace personal development. Three of these future leaders reside i...

Kennedy Recognizes Four Eagles at Park

August 2020 – The Boy Scouts of America, Troop #349 of Smithtown, welcomed four new Eagle Scouts, having completed the requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout at the Hoyt Farm Park in Commack.

Christopher Robert Caputo (CJ) constructed two...

KENNEDY HONORS CPT MICHELLE C MUDGE

June, 2020–Legislator Leslie Kennedy honored Army Captain Michelle C. Mudge, during the Suffolk County “Women Veterans Appreciation Day” celebration.  Each of the 18 Legislators selected one woman veteran from their ...

Kennedy Delivers for Seniors in Need

May 14, 2020 – In the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic Legislator Leslie Kennedy has launched her good neighbor initiative focused on distributing much needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to over 400 senior households in the 12^th L...

Kennedy Recognizes Four Eagles Taking Flight

January, 2020 – The Boy Scouts of America, Troop #349 of Smithtown, welcomed four new Eagle Scouts, having completed the requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout at the Cleary School for the Deaf, Nesconset, NY.

Matthew Yopp completed the r...

KENNEDY HONORS A TRUE HERO AND PATRIOT

October 15, 2019 – On the fifteenth of October, Legislator Leslie Kennedy along with the Smithtown Conservative Party honored a true local hero and patriot. Donato Panico, owner of Panico’s Community Market in Smithtown was honored for...

Kennedy Provides Life Saving Initiatives at St. James Festival Day

On the sixth day of October, with fall weather setting in, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) held a bone marrow registration drive in conjunction with DKMS at the St. James Festival Day. The Legislator also operated an information table while promot...

Kennedy Rocks with 45 RPM for Concert Season Finale

 On a bittersweet Tuesday night, the Nesconset Community gathered for the last summer concert of the series. This evening 45 RPM played the songs of the 1970’s, arguably AM Radio’s golden age. To mark the ending of the summer ...

Kennedy Honors Eagle Scout David Pennino

Aug
2019 – LegislatorLeslie Kennedy joined by Suffolk County Comptroller recognized David Pennino
for his achievements in Scouting. David, through much hard work and dedication,has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; the highest rank and hon...

Kennedy Honors Danielle Ranucci of Commack

July 2019 – Legislator Kennedy honored Commack High School senior, Danielle Ranucci, at the Suffolk County Legislature General Meeting for being awarded the prestigious Hank Logeman/News 12 High School JournalismAward. This award is given to the...

Kennedy Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 214

July 24, 2019 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) had the opportunity to honor Matthew Ryan Bosco for his Scouting achievements earlier this year. Matt, through much hard work and dedication, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highe...

KENNEDY GROOVES WITH THAT 70s BAND

July
9, 2019:  Legislator Kennedy and the Nesconset Chamber ofCommerce continued kicked off the 2019 Free Summer Concert Series Tuesday night
with “That 70s Band” playing a wide variety of 70s music ranging from disco to...

Kennedy Gives the Gift of Life at Lake Grove

June 24, 2019 –Legislator
Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) along with Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) and MayorRobert Scottaline (D-Lake Grove), hosted a blood drive at the Lake Grove
Recreation Center in Lake Grove.

Once more Legislator Kennedy enliste...

Kennedy Delivers Keynote Address

June 5, 2019 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) delivered the keynote remarks at the commencement ceremony for the Hunter Business School Graduation. The commencement ceremony was heavily attended and took place at the Mill Pond Golf Cour...

Kennedy Hosts Spring Cleaning Day

June
1, 2019 –Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) hosted a dayof “Spring Cleaning” in conjunction with Smithtown Library, e-Green Recycling
Management & the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. As the days g...

Kennedy Saves Lives at Smithtown Day

June 2, 2019 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) hosted her annual blood drive benefiting Cooley’s anemia at the Smithtown Day Street Fair. Legislator Kennedy collaborated with the Order Sons of Italy in America and the Vincenzo ...

LEGISLATOR KENNEDY HOSTS 5th ANNUAL WOMEN’S POWER BREAKFAST

Legislator Kennedy held her fifth annual Suffolk County Women’s Power Breakfast hosted by the Holiday Inn Express in Stony Brook. The event featured several elected officials, community leaders and business leaders, the breakfast was an opportun...

Kennedy Sheds light on Mercury Poisoning

April 7, 2019 –Legislator Kennedy (R-Nesconset) was joined by Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer & constituent Alisa Azarelli along with all her family and friends for a press conference followed by the building illumination for Mercury poisoni...

Kennedy Raises Sarcoidosis Awareness

Legislator Kennedy, was joined by Frank Rivera and Suffolk County Legislators Rudy Sunderman, Sarah Anker, and William Spencer as she hosted a Press Conference to raise Sarcoidosis awareness.

Legislator Kennedy’s resolution, which passed with overwhelming ...

Kennedy Celebrates Connie Lopipero

February 22, 2019 – On Thursday, Legislator Leslie Kennedy had the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of Connie Lopipero who was born in 1917. Connie is now a resident of the Amber Court Assisted Living Facility in Nesconset but she was born ...

Kennedy Partakes in Thanksgiving Tradition

November 19, 2018 – On Monday afternoon Legislator
Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) visited with Building Blocks Elementary School andshe brought two special guests. Every year it is tradition for the folks at
Building Blocks Elementary...

Kennedy Honored by Italian American Organization

October 8, 2018 – Columbus Day in New York City was the sight of many
celebrations associated with the great Italian discoverer Christopher Columbus.The day included a Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the parade up Fifth Avenue,
an...

Kennedy Draws a Huge Crowd With Completely Unchained

July 24, 2018 – Though the previous week experience torrential rain and
canceled the Nesconset Summer Concert, concertgoers were out in full force tosee Completely Unchained on Tuesday night. Before the main act the audience was
treated to a...

45 RPM Kicks Off Kennedy Concert Series

July 10, 2017 – With the start of the Nesconset Summer concert series,
summer is officially here. Every year the residents of Nesconset and thesurrounding communities look forward to this concert series, and 45 RPM did not
disappoint. To mar...

Kennedy Honors Young Women Scientists

July 17, 2018 – Last Tuesday Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset)
had the opportunity to meet with and congratulate three brilliant young womenin her community. The Legislator invited Madison Tutone, Caitlin Tucker, and
Kaya Manolt to the...

Kennedy Hosts Successful Smithtown Blood Drive

June 3, 2018 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) hosted her annual blood drive benefiting Cooley’s anemia at the Smithtown Day Street Fair. Legislator Kennedy collaborated with the Order Sons of Italy in America and the Vincenzo Sellaro Lod...

Kennedy Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 888

Legislator Leslie Kennedy
(R-Nesconset) had the opportunity to honor Jared Paolillo for his Scoutingachievements last weekend. Jared, through much hard work and dedication, has
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank and honor bestowed upon...

Kennedy & Boy Scouts Clean the Stream

May 3, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy
(R-Nesconset) hosted her annual clean the stream event with local Boy ScoutTroops last Sunday. This year they met at Brady Park in Smithtown to get down
into the Nissequogue River Tributaries and rid t...

Kennedy’s Annual Power Breakfast a Success

April 26, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy held
her fourth annual Women’s Power Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express StonyBrook on Thursday, the networking breakfast provided a place where female community
and business leaders coul...

Leslie Kennedy Recognized at NYBC Awards Dinner

May 3, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy
(R-Nesconset) attended the  New YorkBlood Center’s Annual Chairperson Recognition Event where she was honored for all
the work she has done with New York Blood Center over the past f...

Michele Martin Posthumously Honored by Legislator Kennedy

March 20, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset)
had the opportunity to honor an amazing woman who tragically lost her life toLeukemia. Michele Martin was a resident of Nesconset who was in the insurance
industry. She owned and opera...

Legislator Leslie Kennedy Ushers in New Business

April 9, 2018 – On Sunday morning Legislator
Leslie Kenney (R-Nesconset) had the distinct privilege of welcoming Jay’sHidden Treasures to the community. Jay’s Hidden Treasures, which opened its
doors at 466 Hawkins Avenue...

Legislators Kennedy and Muratore Honor Victorious Centereach Cheerleaders

March 20, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset)
along with Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Ronkonkoma) took the opportunity to honorthe young women of the Centereach Varsity Cheerleading team at the General
Meeting last Tuesday. For the ...

Kennedy Honors Scouts from Troop 3

January 21, 2018 – On an unseasonably warm January
day, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) took the time to honor twobrothers from the Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 in Smithtown. Kieran and Liam
Morse achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, t...

Kennedy, LaValle, and Scottaline Host Christmas Blood Drive

December 18, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy
(R-Nesconset) in conjunction with Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) and LakeGrove Mayor Robert Scottaline (D-Lake Grove) hosted her ninth blood drive of
the year. New York Blood Center provided...

Kennedy Honors Deputy Inspector Busweiler

December 8, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined Suffolk
County Comptroller John Kennedy and Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter in recognizingDeputy Inspector Joseph Busweiler for his service to the Suffolk County Police
Department. Af...

Kennedy Judged Costume Contest at Lake Grove Harvest Festival

October 14, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy
(R-Nesconset) took part in the annual Lake Grove Harvest Festival this pastSaturday. This annual festival includes pumpkin decorating, craft vendors, food
vendors, hayrides, pony rides, a petting ...

Legislator Kennedy Meets With Baby Friends of St. Catherine

October 21, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy and Comptroller John Kennedy welcomed members of the local community to the St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center’s Annual Health Fair. Organized by the Medical Center’s
Community Outreach Program, the fair is...

Mazelis’ Gift & Gardens Opens

October 12, 2017 – On Thursday afternoon the
Mazelis family held a grand opening of their garden shop; Mazelis Gift &Gardens. The Mazelis family owns a well-known landscaping business in the area,
and this store expands their gardening s...

10/8/2017 - Legislator Kennedy Honors Columbus Day Grand Marshals

In honor of Christopher Columbus and Italian American Heritage, the OSIA State President Robert M Ferrito, Town of Huntington Supervisor and Council, and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce hosted the Long Island Columbus day parade. Legislator Le...

Kennedy Collects Life Saving Blood at St. James Day Festival

October 1, 2017 – On the first day of October, with fall weather setting in, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) held yet another blood drive. At the St. James Day Festival, Legislator Kennedy set up shop with the New York Blood Center Blood ...

Legislator Kennedy Collects More Blood at Centereach Day Fair

September 24, 2017 – Though it is late September, the
sun is still beating down as if it were summer. Last Sunday, during our Indiansummer in Centereach, Legislator Kennedy was out in full force to collect blood
at the Centereach Day Fair. Th...

Legislator Kennedy Makes Strides to Improve Lake Ronkonkoma

September 23, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy and
members of the Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board, the Lake RonkonkomaInter-municipal Organization, and the Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group
welcomed representatives from the SUNY Oneon...

Legislator Kennedy Takes Part in Heritage Fair

September 16, 2017 – Last Saturday Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) had the opportunity to take part in the Smithtown Historical Society’s Heritage Country Fair. This yearly event serves as an occasion for the Smithtown Historic...

Scouts Pay Homage to Those Lives Lost on 9/11

September 11, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) met with other county officials at the 4^th Precinct on Monday for the 9/11 memorial. Two Boy Scouts, Kieran Morse and Bryan Sinclair chose to do their Eagle Scout Project to enhance th...

Kennedy Collects More Life-Saving Blood at Nesconset Day Fair

September 10, 2017 – While the NFL kickoff began last Sunday, Leslie Kennedy was deep into her season of saving lives. At the Nesconset Day Fair, the Legislator was out in full force, with her team to collect lifesaving blood. Mets tickets will ...

Legislator Kennedy Joins Commack in Remembrance of 9/11

September 11, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined hundreds of members of the Commack community at Commack High School to commemorate those killed sixteen years ago in the 9/11 attacks. At 8:46 a.m., the first of four hijacked airplanes was f...

Kennedy Presents Proclamation to Local Marine

September 8, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) had the opportunity to meet with local Marine Kristen Noviello before she leaves for her military duty. Noviello studied at Boston University, and enrolled in the Navy ROTC program. In ...

Kennedy Secures Nissequogue Headwaters

August 25, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) & the Suffolk County Department of Real Estate safely secured the acquisition and preservation of the Hauppauge Springs property. Located across from the Suffolk County 4^th Precinct and diagona...

Legislator Kennedy Visits Coca-Cola Facility

August 11, 2017 – On Friday afternoon, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) took part in a yearly picnic thrown by the Coca-Cola bottling company in the Hauppauge Industrial Park. Opened in 1990, this location has been responsible for distrib...

Legislator Kennedy Unleashes Completely Unchained on Nesconset

August 8^th, 2017 – On Tuesday night the Nesconset community gathered once again at the Nesconset Gazebo to get their share of music and camaraderie. This evening Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) introduced Completely Unchained, the premie...

Legislator Kennedy Presents The New Millennium Jazz Band

August 1^st, 2017 – On the first evening of August, the people of the Nesconset community gathered to see the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce and Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) present The New Millennium Jazz Band. The New Millennium Jazz Band is a 1...

Legislator Kennedy Reaches 1000 Pints of Blood

August 3, 2017 – Legislator Leslie Kennedy lauded the collection of the 1000^th pint of blood donated under her watch at yesterday’s blood drive. Hosted by the New York Blood Center, the event was held outside the district office at the...

Leslie Kennedy Celebrates 27th Anniversary of ADA with SILO

July 22^nd, 2017 – This last Saturday Legislator Kennedy (R-Nesconset) celebrated the 27^th anniversary of the American’s with Disabilities Act with SILO. SILO, which stands for Suffolk Independent Living Organization is a group that enc...

Leslie Kennedy Honors AMVETs Commander Harold Chapman

July 25^th, 2017 – On Saturday, AMVETs Post 48 in Ronkonkoma celebrated the service of Harold Chapman who served as National Commander of AMVETs with a Barbeque and recognition ceremony, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) along with other el...

Leslie Kennedy Ushers the 90’s Into Nesconset

July 25^th, 2017 – On an unseasonably cool Tuesday night, Nesconset residents and other community members gathered at the Nesconset Gazebo to hear The 90’s Band bring them the sounds of Third Eye Blind, Alanis Morissette, The Cranberrie...

Kennedy and the Legislature Honor Dr. Coyne and Medical Crisis Action Team

July 25^th, 2017 – In 2008 Dr. Coyne, Chief Surgeon and Medical Director of the Suffolk County Police Department, incepted the Medical Crisis Action Team also known as MedCAT. This team, which is now made up of 28 Police Officers, is trained in A...

Leslie Kennedy Welcomes Stanton Anderson Band to Rock Nesconset

July 18^th, 2017 – The second concert of the Nesconset Summer Concert series was held last Tuesday night at the Nesconset gazebo, it was a warm humid night but the community came out in full force to see The Stanton Anderson Band play. Courtney S...

Legislator Kennedy Oversees Collection of 74 Pints of Blood

July 6, 2017 – This past Thursday, Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) hosted a blood drive in conjunction with the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Commack. The blood drive took place from 3 p.m to 8 p.m. and received seventy-four pints...

Press Release Archives

Archived press releases for District 12 published prior to June 2017 are available to view in the Document Center.