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Legislator Krupski honors Southold Robotics Team Rice 870

On June 21st during the General Meeting in Riverhead, Legislator Al Krupski presented proclamations and certificates to Southold Robotics Team R.I.C.E. 870. 

After becoming the first Long Island Robotics Team to ever win both Regional Competitions...

Avian Flu Found In Backyard Suffolk Flock

WASHINGTON, February 19, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry)...

Significant Farmland and Open Space Parcels Preserved in Riverhead

Suffolk County recently closed on two land acquisitions, preserving almost 140 acres of open space and farmland along the historic Sound Avenue corridor in the Town of Riverhead.

Sitting on the south side of Sound Avenue and east of Roanoke Avenue, among h...

Statement from Legislator Al Krupski Concerning Events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021

Along with my fellow Americans, I watched the tragic events yesterday at the U.S. Capitol unfold with a sense of sadness and outrage. The Founders and Framers of our democracy knew the challenges our nascent union would face, and they gave us a foundation...

County & Southold Town Officials Announce Beach Access & Safety Initiatives

Southold, NY: Suffolk County and Southold Town Officials met at Cedar Beach County Park on Saturday to announce plans to stem the recent, and often times overwhelming, tide of non-resident visitors to local beaches.  Prompted by last weekend&...

Legislator Krupski’s Office - Drop-off Point for PPE

Suffolk County Fire, Rescue & Emergencies Services (SC FRES) is collecting donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for distribution to hospitals, nursing homes and fire departments. PPE includes masks, gloves, googles, face shields, gowns and othe...

Statement from Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This is an extremely trying time for residents of the North Fork, Suffolk County and the entire country, but I want to assure you, the coronavirus outbreak has been, and will continue to be the top priority of Suffolk County officials until the outbreak s...

Suffolk County Processing Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

The Suffolk County Office of the Aging began processing applications for the HEAP today, Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Applications can obtained by downloading from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance at http://otda.ny.gov/ or by calling Legis...

Legislator Krupski Sponsors Legislation to Strengthen Infrastructure in the Face of Climate Change

As sea levels are expected to continue to rise at an accelerated rate over the coming decades, Legislator Al Krupski has sponsored legislation that would empower and direct the Suffolk County Department of Public Works to consider the implications when co...

Legislators Fleming & Krupski Host Budget Presentation with NYS Ag & Markets Commissioner Ball

As part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Budget Road Show, New York State Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Richard Ball visited the East End on Friday, May 17, where he gave a presentation on the Governor’s proposed 2020 budget.  A farmer himself...

Legislator Al Krupski Sponsors Legislation to Freeze Automatic Pay Increases for County Officials

Riverhead, N.Y. - Legislator Al Krupski has sponsored legislation that would freeze the automatic pay raises Suffolk County Legislators have automatically received since 1986.  Currently, the automatic increase is 4% or the amount equal to the in...

Legislators Al Krupski and Bridget Fleming Honor Veteran Journalist Karl Grossman

Riverhead, N.Y. - Journalist and investigative reporter Karl Grossman was honored at the June 20, 2017 General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature for his 50 plus year career and to celebrate the establishment of the Karl Grossman Research ...

S.C. Legislature Requests State Legislation to Help Protect Farmland Preservation in Suffolk County

Hauppauge, NY:  Members of the Suffolk County Legislature joined the Long Island Farm Bureau (LIFB), farmers and advocates of the agricultural community in support of a Home Rule message which was passed earlier today by Suffolk lawmakers. &n...

Members of the Legislature to Send Home Rule Message to Protect Farmland Preservation in Suffolk

WHAT:  Members of the Suffolk County Legislature are expected to approve a Home Rule Message at next Tuesday’s General Meeting of the Legislature which requests the State of New York enact legislation to protect farming in Suffolk County.

Legislat...

Press Release Archives

Archived press releases for District 1 published prior to June 2017 are available to view in the Document Center. 

Legislature Al Krupski Appointed Chair of the Capital Budget Working Group

Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski, who represents residents of the First Legislative District living in Southold, Riverhead and eastern Brookhaven, has been named chair of the Legislature’s Capital Budget Working Group.   Legislator Krupski ha...

Legislator Al Krupski Hosts County Parks Chair Kara Hahn On Tour of North Fork County Parks

NORTH FORK, NY– Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski (D-Southold) joined Majority Leader and new Parks & Recreation Committee Chair, Legislator Kara Hahn (D- Setauket) on a tour of County owned parklands on the North Fork from Riverhead to Or...

Legislator Krupski Speaks Out to Oppose Proposed Local Law That Would Thwart Free Speech

Legislator Al Krupski has voiced his strong objection to a proposed Suffolk County Local Law that would, if enacted, hinder free speech and the right to peacefully assembly in any town or village which falls under the jurisdiction of the Suffolk County Po...

Suffolk County Legislative Committees to be Held in Riverhead the Week of February 27, 2017

Schedule for Riverhead Committee Meetings

Monday, February 27                                   &nb...

Legislator Krupski Announces Key Step in the Preservation of Sharper’s Hill and Surrounding Farmland

Two important parcels of land located off Main Road in the hamlet of Jamesport recently came closer to being protected from development when the landowner accepted an offer from Suffolk County to preserve the properties in perpetuity. Over the years, nume...

County Officials Green Light Committee To Explore Drag Strip in Suffolk

HAUPPAGUE, N.Y.  – Alongside a crowd of supporters so large the press conference had to be moved from the lobby to the auditorium, Suffolk legislators unveiled a maneuver to explore the possibility of building a drag strip in the county....

Legislature Considering Legislation to Restore Suffolk County Farmland Preservation

The Environment, Planning and Agricultural (EPA) Committee of the Suffolk County Legislature will be discussing legislation under consideration which aims to re-establish landowner’s faith in the Suffolk County Farmland Preservation Program.  The...