Suffolk Reporter

Hearing examines state of veteran-owned small businesses

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), Chairman of the Small Business Committee Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee, convened a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Examining the Landscape of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.” The session focused on veterans' entrepreneurial spirit, their contributions to the American economy, and the challenges they face as small business owners.

Garbarino secures funding for Long Island storm prevention measures

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) with significant bipartisan support. The WRDA aims to authorize studies and projects within the United States Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works mission areas, which include navigation, flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, shoreline protection, and ecosystem restoration.

FDA: 2 companies in cities within Suffolk County received 23 citations in Q2

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Suffolk County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending July 20?

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Reps LaLota & Deluzio form bipartisan navy & marine corps caucus

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Chris Deluzio (PA-17), both U.S. Naval Academy graduates, former Navy Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs), and members of the Armed Services Committee, have announced the launch of the bipartisan Navy and Marine Corps Caucus.

Suffolk County's institutions spent $5,738,652 on basketball teams in 2023

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Suffolk County's basketball collegiate teams received $5,738,652 in funding for the 2023 season.

Suffolk County awards $8,289,618 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Suffolk County's four universities paid $8,289,618 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending July 20?

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many companies in cities in Suffolk County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Suffolk Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

There were eight companies in cities associated with Suffolk County that received eight FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.