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Legislator Sam Gonzalez Commemorates National Intern Day

Brentwood, NY - Over the past few months, Legislator Gonzalez’s office has been fortunate to have recruited a team of dedicated interns. At present, the office has five active interns: 

• Steven Basileo, who is finishing his Master&rsq...

Legislator Gonzalez Congratulates Intern David Zimler on Graduation from Page Program

Brentwood, NY - Legislator Gonzalez would like to congratulate David Zimler for his completion of the page program. Mr. Zimler served as the 9th District’s legislative page, and helped the office carry out a number of important initiatives. He was respons...

Legislator Gonzalez Commemorates Accomplishments of Local Female Veteran

Hauppauge, NY - Legislator Gonzalez has named Anna B. Middleton of Central Islip as the 2023 Woman Veteran honoree for the 9^th District. Mrs. Middleton served honorably in the Vietnam War, and came to Suffolk County to raise her children in 1976. She retu...

Legislator Gonzalez's Third Annual Winter Wonderland Delights Community in Festive Celebration

Brentwood, N.Y.-

Legislator Gonzalez is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the third annual Winter Wonderland event held on December 18th, 2022. This beloved community celebration brought joy and holiday cheer to families, creating la...

Legislator Gonzalez's 4th Annual Halloween "Boo Bash" Delights Community

Brentwood, N.Y.-

Legislator Sam Gonzalez is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the 4th annual Halloween "Boo Bash" held on October 29th, 2022. This highly anticipated community event provided families with a safe and unfor...

Brentwood Restaurant Week Delights Diners with a Week of Culinary Excellence

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Continues to Support Families with Monthly Food Distribution.

Brentwood, N.Y.-

Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez has been steadfast in his commitment to providing essential support to families and seniors struggling with rising prices during the pandemic. Through a partnership with Island Harvest, over 10 thous...

Legislator Gonzalez Proudly Celebrates and Inspires Brentwood High School Graduating Class

Legislator Gonzalez Congratulates "Restaurant Comalapa" for Small Business of the Year Award.

Brentwood, N.Y.-

On June 21st, Legislator Gonzalez extended heartfelt congratulations to "Restaurant Comalapa," recognized as the Small Business of the Year in the Ninth Legislative District of Suffolk County. Owned by Santiago and Blanca Reyes, ...

Legislator Gonzalez Recognizes MY Brother's Keeper (MBK) Group at Annual Brunch Celebration

Brentwood, NY -

On Saturday, June 3rd, Legislator Gonzalez proudly attended the Annual MBK Brunch, a remarkable event that honors the outstanding work accomplished by the MY Brother's Keeper group in Brentwood. This celebration serves as...

Legislator Gonzalez Recognizes Outstanding Community Members with Proclamations

Suffolk County, N.Y.- 

Throughout the month of June, Legislator Gonzalez proudly presented proclamations to exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. The following honorees were recognized for their remarkab...

Legislator Gonzalez Recognizes Youth Excellence and Celebrates Juneteenth at Islip Town Branch NAACP

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Proudly Attends and Co-Sponsors the Island to Island Charity Tournament.

 Brentwood, N.Y.- 

Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez proudly attended and co-sponsored the highly anticipated Island to Island 1st Annual Softball Charity Tournament, hosted by Jibaritos with Troops, on Friday, June 9th, 2023. The ev...

Legislator Gonzalez Hosts Welcome Breakfast for the Aguadilla Police Department.

Islandia, N.Y.-

Legislator Sam Gonzalez, in collaboration with Jibaritos with Troops, warmly welcomed the Aguadilla Police Department from Puerto Rico. Arriving in New York on Wednesday morning, June 7th, for a charity softball event taking place on Friday...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Celebrates Senator Caesar Trunzo Day

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. On May 11th, 2023, Legislator Samuel Gonzalez hosted the inaugural event at the Caesar Trunzo Senior Center to pay tribute to the esteemed legacy of Senator Caesar Trunzo and commemorate Senator Caesar Trunzo Day. In 2021, Legislator Gonza...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Parades

Legislator Sam Gonzalez joined the Brentwood and Central Islip communities in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Proudly attending both the Brentwood and Central Islip Memorial Day P...

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrates Stony Brook University Graduation, Commending Graduates

Legislator Sam Gonzalez proudly attended the graduation ceremony of Stony Brook University, where he witnessed the remarkable achievements of the graduating class of 2023. Recognizing the dedication and hard work demonstrated by the graduates, Legislator ...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Stands Firm in Support of Welcoming Migrants and Asylum Seekers

Legislator Sam Gonzalez has voiced his strong opposition to the recent proposal by most Republicans in the county legislature, aiming to allocate taxpayer dollars for additional legal representation with the intention of exploring ways to prevent asylum s...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Recognizes Felischa Moss as the Ninth District's Champion of Diversity

Legislator Sam Gonzalez proudly announced the appointment of Felischa Moss as the first-ever Champion of Diversity for the Ninth District in April. This esteemed recognition is part of the newly established Champion of Diversity program, which acknowledge...

Legislator Gonzalez Calls for Resignation of Former Riverhead School Board Vice President

Legislator Sam Gonzalez held a press conference on March 28th, 2023 to address the recent xenophobic and hateful comments made by Laurie Downs, the former Vice President of the Riverhead School Board. Legislator Gonzalez demanded Downs' resignati...

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrated Down Syndrome Awareness Day by Hosting Uplifting Fashion Show

Brentwood, N.Y.-

Legislator Sam Gonzalez proudly hosted a remarkable Down Syndrome Fashion Show to commemorate the second anniversary of declaring March 21st as Down Syndrome Awareness Day. This extraordinary event provided individuals with Down Syndrome a...

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrates International Women’s Day by Honoring Community Leaders

(HAUPPAUGE, NY) – On Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, Legislator Sam Gonzalez hosted a momentous event at Capicu Restaurant to honor and celebrate International Women's Day. The gathering paid tribute to six exceptional women who h...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Co-hosts Informative Bilingual Event "Talk with the Sheriff"

Legislator Sam Gonzalez joined forces with the Sheriff Department to co-host the highly successful "Talk with the Sheriff" event. Held bilingually, this engaging event provided community members with valuable insights into the operations and res...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Leads Successful Valentines for Vets Initiative

Brentwood, N.Y.-

Legislator Sam Gonzalez is proud to announce the overwhelming success of the Valentines for Vets project 2023. Building upon the achievements of the previous year, Legislator Gonzalez collaborated with Brentwood and Central Islip...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Joins in Celebrating the 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration

Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez attended the 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration on February 16th, 2023. The vibrant event honored the remarkable achievements of the African American community, bringing together community members, performers...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Delivers Joy and Community Spirit at the 3rd Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Brentwood, N.Y. Legislator Samuel Gonzalez, in partnership with many community organizations brought together the local community for a day of laughter, excitement, and togetherness at the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza. The...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Grand Marshall of The 57th Annual Puerto Rican Hispanic Day Parade

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. – Legislator Samuel Gonzalez proudly marched alongside community leaders, civic organizations, and locals to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and achievement. A slew of dedicated individuals and groups celebrated in harmon...

SCSWCD Farm Tire Recycling Program

2023 Agriculture in the Classroom Program

2023 Agriculture in the Classroom Program - RFP

Gonzalez Celebrates Thomas Parham’s 100th Birthday

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez recently presented Thomas Parham with a proclamation commemorating his 100^th birthday at a celebration held at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Brentwood. Thomas Parham was bor...

Unanimous Approval for Legislator Gonzalez’s Law Designating “Down Syndrome Awareness Day”

(BRENTWOOD N.Y.) – The Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved Legislator Sam Gonzalez’s resolution designating March 21^st as “Down Syndrome Awareness Day” at the June 8^th General Meeting.  

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Aprobado por unanimidad Ley que designa "Día de la Concientización del Síndrome de Down"

(BRENTWOOD N.Y.) - La Legislatura del Condado de Suffolk aprobó por unanimidad la resolución del legislador Sam Gonzalez que designa el 21 de marzo como "Día de la Concientización del Síndrome de...

Legislator Gonzalez Honors 8 High School Students on Juneteenth with the Inclusive Leadership Award

(CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez recently honored eight distinguished students in both the Brentwood and Central Islip school districts with the “Inclusive Leadership Award” at the Town ...

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Honors Melinda Gobin for Second Annual Women Veterans Appreciation Day

 (CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.) – Recently, the Suffolk County Legislature hosted the Second Annual Women Veterans Appreciation Day Ceremony over zoom. During the ceremony, Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez recognized Melinda Gobin as this ...

Legislador Gonzalez honra a Melinda Gobin durante celebración a las "Mujeres Veteranas"

(CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y-) (CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.) - Recientemente, la Legislatura del Condado de Suffolk llevó a cabo de manera virtual la Ceremonia Anual del Día de Agradecimiento a las Mujeres Veteranas por segundo año consecu...

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Community Leaders

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Last week, Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez, in collaboration with PRONTO, hosted an event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Eight Hispanic-Americans were honored for their dedication, imprint on our communit...

Legislador Gonzalez celebra el mes de la Herencia Hispana honrando líderes de la comunidad

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – El pasado 14 de Octubre de 2021, el legislador del condado de Suffolk, Sam González, en colaboración con PRONTO, organizó un evento para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, ocho l&a...

Legislador Gonzalez distribuye mochilas y útiles escolares a más de 800 estudiantes

(BRENTWOOD, NY) - El sábado 28 de agosto de 2021, numerosos grupos comunitarios y organizaciones sin fines de lucro se unieron al legislador Sam Gonzalez para distribuir mochilas y útiles escolares gratuitos a los miembros de la comunidad. El evento tambi...

Legislator Gonzalez Distributes Backpacks & School Supplies to Over 800 Students

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. – On Saturday August 28, 2021, numerous community groups and nonprofit organizations joined Legislator Sam Gonzalez in distributing free backpacks and school supplies to members of the community. The event also included fun activities for ...