Carolyn James

1 week ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Amityville voters gave a thumbs-up to the school district’s $103 million budget last week, by a vote of 959 to 477. And while voter turnout was low, Village resident Todd Brice said the passage of Proposition 2 on the Amityville School District ballot last week reflects the community spirit that defines Amityville. “It is great that the community came together to get this done,” said Brice, who spent weeks before the vote raising awareness about the proposition.

1 week ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Republican loyalty is at the heart of a growing primary battle in Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District, according to Babylon Town Republican leader Joe Barone. Barone and the party are backing Richard “RJ” Renna, a Lindenhurst Village trustee and the GOP’s chosen candidate, as he faces a primary challenge from fellow Republican Shawn Cullinane. “This is about party loyalty and working hard to get the person who was chosen to run for the seat elected,” Barone said.

1 week ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Despite their critical role in the economy and ensuring access to jobs, schools, and health care, roadways across the United States are aging fast. While the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) injected $110 billion into road and bridge projects, years of stagnation have left many states with mounting maintenance backlogs and safety concerns. Roadways are a vital component of infrastructure in the United States.

2 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. has recovered $1.67 million from Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, the county’s former health insurance carrier, following an audit that uncovered billing errors in the administration of the county’s self-insured employee health plan. The audit, conducted by The Segal Group in coordination with the county’s Labor Management Committee, reviewed medical claims processed by Anthem from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022.

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled a new satellite exhibit at the Town of Babylon Annex, spotlighting hometown heroes whose athletic accomplishments have left an enduring mark on the Greater Babylon area. The exhibit, installed just outside the newly dedicated Tom Gargiulo Gymnasium on Phelps Lane, features more than 40 inductees connected to local communities — from sandlots to stadiums — each etched into the fabric of Suffolk County’s rich sports legacy.