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Posted on: June 2, 2022

Press Conference for SCPD body worn cameras

Attending the press conference to announce the program through which SCPD officers will wear a body camera as part of their normal gear. 

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Posted on: October 19, 2021

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

2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Honorees with Legislator Gonzalez

(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...

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Posted on: October 19, 2021

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Community Leaders

2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Honorees with Legislator Gonzalez

(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...

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Posted on: August 18, 2021

Legislator Gonzalez Distributes Backpacks & School Supplies to Over 800 Students

Back to School Supply 8.28.21

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 ...

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Posted on: September 15, 2021

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

Back to School Supply 8.28.21

(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...

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Posted on: July 16, 2021

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

Legislator Gonzalez and Melinda Gobin

(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...

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Posted on: July 16, 2021

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

Legislator Gonzalez and Melinda Gobin

 (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 ...

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Posted on: July 1, 2021

Legislador Gonzalez honra 8 estudiantes de secundaria, durante la celebración de Juneteenth, con el

(CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y-) El legislador del condado de Suffolk, Sam González, honró recientemente a ocho estudiantes sobresalientes de los distritos escolares de Brentwood y Central Islip con el “Premio al liderazgo in...

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Posted on: July 1, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: June 24, 2021

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

Down Syndrome Day Press Conference

(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...

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Posted on: June 24, 2021

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

Down Syndrome Day Press Conference

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

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Posted on: June 7, 2021

Gonzalez celebra el cumpleaños 100 de Thomas Parham

Thomas Parham

(BRENTWOOD, NY) - El legislador del condado de Suffolk, Sam González, le entregó recientemente a Thomas Parham una proclamación para conmemorar su centésimo cumpleaños en una celebración qu...

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Posted on: June 7, 2021

Gonzalez Celebrates Thomas Parham’s 100th Birthday

Thomas Parham

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

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Posted on: April 1, 2021

Legislador Gonzalez adopta postura justa luego de ser el único votante en contra del plan de reforma

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – El pasado miércoles la Legislatura del Condado de Suffolk adoptó el plan de reforma para el Departamento de Policía del Condado de Suffolk, preparado de conformidad con la Orden Ejecuti...

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Posted on: April 1, 2021

Legislator Gonzalez Takes Righteous Stance on Being the Lone Vote Against Reform Plan

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Yesterday, the Suffolk County Legislature adopted the reform plan for the Suffolk County Police Department, prepared pursuant to New York State Executive Order No. 203, “NYS Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative.” Followin...

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Posted on: March 15, 2021

El legislador Gonzalez junto a Sunrise Toyota anuncian donación para la organización Pronto

Pronto's Donation

(BRENTWOOD, NY) –  El pasado mes de Febrero a través de una conferencia de prensa, el Legislador Sam Gonzalez reiteró su apoyo a la organización Pronto of Long Island, luego de anunciar la entrega de una...

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Posted on: March 15, 2021

Legislator Gonzalez Partners Once Again to Raise $5,000 in Food Bank Funding

Pronto's Donation

(BAYSHORE, NY) – Last month Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez joined Anthony Antonetti of Sunrise Toyota and Mark Soto, Director of Pronto of Long Island, Inc., to announce a $5,000 donation to Pronto’s food bank.

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Posted on: February 20, 2021

Legislator Gonzalez Collects 5,000 Valentine’s Day Cards for Veterans

2021 Valentines for Vets

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez collected 5,000 Valentine’s Day cards from schools throughout the Brentwood and Central Islip school districts and members of the community for his Second Annual Valenti...

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Posted on: March 9, 2021

Legislador Gonzalez honra residentes locales en su segunda celebración anual “Black History Month”

2021 Black History Month

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Recientemente, el legislador del condado de Suffolk, Sam Gonzalez, llevó a cabo su segunda celebración anual “Black History Month Celebration” en la escuela secundaria Brentwood. El evento de este año honró a personas sobresalientes del ...

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Posted on: March 9, 2021

Legislator Gonzalez Honors Local Residents at 2nd Annual Black History Month Awards Celebration

2021 Black History Month

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Recently Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez held his Second Annual Black History Month Awards celebration at the Brentwood High School. This year’s event honored outstanding individuals from the Ninth Legislative District fo...

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Posted on: January 5, 2021

Legislator Sam Gonzalez Secures Transportation for Suffolk County PAL Youth Program

PAL Bus Donation

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Last month Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez was proud to provide the Suffolk County Police Athletic League’s program with a new bus, helping provide transportation to youth involved within the program all across...

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Posted on: October 29, 2020

Legislador González celebra virtualmente Mes de la Herencia Hispana

HHMC 2020

(BRENTWOOD, NY) - El jueves 15 de octubre, el legislador del condado de Suffolk, Sam González, organizó un evento virtual para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Siete hispanoamericanos fueron honrados por su dedicaci&a...

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Posted on: October 29, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By Honoring Community Leaders

HHMC 2020

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – On Thursday, October 15th, Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez hosted a virtual event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Seven Hispanic-Americans were honored for their dedication, imprint on our community, and contributio...

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Posted on: September 22, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez and The House of Judah Distributes Groceries & Brings Joy to Over 150 Central Is

Pastor Mangum,Lady Sylena, Legis. Gonzalez

CENTRAL ISLIP N.Y. – On Saturday, September 12, 2020, The House of Judah, in collaboration with Legislator Sam Gonzalez, distributed groceries and hand sanitizers to members of the community at the “Songs of Melody in Central Islip&...

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Posted on: September 22, 2020

Gonzalez Distributes Backpacks & School Supplies to Over 200 Students

2020 Backpacks and School Supplies Event

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. – On Saturday September 12, 2020, 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 ac...

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Posted on: June 15, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Interviewed by SCPD PAL Summer Youth Program

SCPD PAL Summer Youth Program Participants

(Central Islip, NY) – Under the gazebo behind the Central Islip Recreation Center on Monday July 20, 2020, Suffolk County Legislator Gonzalez joined Officer Groce for a socially distanced interview by the children participating in the SCPD PAL S...

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Posted on: June 15, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Partners with Island Harvest to Distribute Food to Senior Citizens in Need

Island Harvest

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. – On Wednesday, July 15th, Legislator Sam Gonzalez along with Island Harvest distributed packages of food to local senior in need. Volunteers from SCPD PAL were also on site to assist Island Harvest, Legislator Gonzalez and his s...

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Posted on: September 16, 2020

Gonzalez exige igualdad para los trabajadores indocumentados excluidos

Gonzalez speaking at Excluded Undocumented Workers Press Conference

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. –El miércoles 19 de agosto, el legislador del condado de Suffolk, Samuel González, se unió a los residentes de su distrito para formar una caravana con cientos de personas en defensa de l...

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Posted on: September 15, 2020

Legislador Gonzalez reconoce trabajo de jóvenes del programa de verano de SCPD

Food Distribution

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. - El viernes 4 de septiembre de 2020, el legislador Sam González felicitó a los miembros de la Liga Atlética de la Policía del Condado de Suffolk (SCPD PAL) otorgándoles certificados p...

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Posted on: September 15, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Awards SCPD PAL Summer Youth Program Participants

Pal Kids

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. – On Friday, September 4, 2020, Legislator Sam Gonzalez congratulated local Suffolk County Police Athletic League (SCPD PAL) members and awarded them with certificates for their incredible work in the program. The SCPD PAL has he...

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Posted on: September 8, 2020

Gonzalez Joins Community in Demanding Equality for Excluded Undocumented Workers

Gonzalez speaking at Excluded Undocumented Workers Press Conference

BRENTWOOD. N.Y. – On Wednesday, August 19th, Suffolk County Legislator Samuel Gonzalez joined hardworking residents in his district in forming a caravan of hundreds in advocating for essential undocumented workers across Suffolk County that have...

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Posted on: July 31, 2020

Unanimous Approval for Legislator Gonzalez’s Law Requiring Election Notices in a Spanish Language Ne

Reading Neespaper

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. – The Suffolk County Legislature unanimously passed Legislator Sam Gonzalez’s resolution that requires the Suffolk County Board of Elections to publish translated election notices in a Spanish Language Newspaper at the ...

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Posted on: July 31, 2020

Aprueban proyecto del Legislador Gonzalez, para publicar notas electorales en periódicos en español

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(BRENTWOOD, NY) – El legislador del Condado de Suffolk Samuel Gonzalez, representante del noveno distrito conformado por Central Islip, Brentwood y North Bay Shore, celebra que los 18 legisladores del Condado de Suffolk, hayan respaldado el proy...

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Posted on: December 20, 2019

Legisladores Berland y Gonzalez rinden homenaje al equipo de Soccer de Suffolk

Legislators Gonzalez and Berland Proudly Honor the Brentwood Boys Varsity Soccer Team

(HAUPPAGUE, NY) – El pasado miércoles los legisladores Susan Berlan y Samuel Gonzalez, rindieron homenaje a los 40 jugadores del equipo de Soccer del Condado de Suffolk a sus entrenadores y a los directivos, tras ganar el campeonato estatal con un record ...

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Posted on: December 20, 2019

Legislators Gonzalez and Berland Proudly Honor The Brentwood Boys Varsity Soccer Team

Legislators Gonzalez and Berland Proudly Honor the Brentwood Boys Varsity Soccer Team

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – At the Suffolk County Legislature’s December 17th General Meeting Legislators Sam Gonzalez (D-Brentwood) and Susan A. Berland (D-Dix Hills) honored the Brentwood Boys Varsity Soccer Team for winning the 2019 New York State AA Bo...

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Posted on: January 17, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Collects Supplies For Puerto Rico Earthquake Victims

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(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez mobilized the community to collect much needed disaster supplies for the people of Puerto Rico following the series of earthquakes that recently struck an island still recovering ...

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Posted on: January 21, 2020

El legislador González se dirigió a estudiantes de grado 12, durante la clase de gobierno

Legis. Gonzalez Guest Speaker

(BRENTWOOD, NY) –  El legislador del condado de Suffolk, Sam González, habló con los estudiantes de grado 12° de Brentwood High School, durante la clase de gobierno, sobre su papel como legislador ...

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Posted on: May 29, 2020

Legislador Gonzalez visita jornaleros de Brentwood y entrega kits de protección y comida

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(BRENTWOOD, NY) - El pasado lunes 4 de mayo el Legislador Samuel Gonzalez (D-Brentwood) entregó mascarillas, guantes y comida a jornaleros de Brentwood que se congregan a las afueras del supermercado La Placita a la espera de una oportunidad de...

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Posted on: February 27, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez celebrates BLACK HISTORY MONTH by honoring african american community leaders

Leg. Sam Gonzalez BHM

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez hosted an event to celebrate Black History Month at the Brentwood Public Library. Eight current African-American community leaders from Brentwood, Bay Shore, and Central Islip and one decea...

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Posted on: February 22, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Meets With Cub Scout Family Pack 25

Cub Scout Pack 25 Visit

Cubmaster Rupert Farquharson and Cub Scouts Kaycia Russell, Oscar Martinez, Kobe Moms, Kahmal Russell, and Arianna Rodriguez met with Legislator Gonzalez to fulfil a long-standing requirement that scouts visit a government office to speak with an elected ...

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Posted on: January 10, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrates South Middle School’s Marie F. Guilfu Library

Legislator Gonzalez Celebrates South Middle School’s Marie F. Guilfu Library

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez and New York State Senator, Monica Martinez attended the dedication ceremony of the South Middle School’s Marie F. Guilfu Library with a host of family, friends and educ...

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Posted on: January 15, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Takes Oath of Office to Serve First Full Term

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(Hauppauge, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez took the oath of office for his first full term as Legislator for the 9th District at last week’s Organizational Meeting of the Legislature.

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Posted on: February 14, 2020

Gonzalez partners with students to collect 4,000 valentines's day cards for veterans

Valentines for Veterans 2020

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Legislator Gonzalez collected 4,000 Valentine’s Day cards from schools throughout the Brentwood and Central Islip school districts for his Valentines for Veterans card drive. Uncertain how many students would...

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Posted on: January 11, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Administers Oath To Central Islip Civic Council Board Members

Central Islip Civic Council Board Members

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez asked the Central Islip Civic Council Board of Directors and Officers to raise their right hands and swear an oath to faithfully discharge their duty as stewards of an organization that pr...

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Posted on: January 21, 2020

Legislator Gonzalez Addresses 12th Grade Government Students

Legis. Gonzalez Guest Speaker

(BRENTWOOD, NY) – Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez spoke with Brentwood High School 12th grade Government students about his role as a Legislator and the importance of being actively involved in politics.

Legislator Gonzalez discus...

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Posted on: July 18, 2019

Legislators Sam Gonzalez and Susan A. Berland Recognize Heroic Suffolk County Police Officer

Police Officer Kevin Bell

HAUPPAUGE N.Y. – At the Suffolk County Legislature’s July 16th General Meeting, Legislators Sam Gonzalez (D-Brentwood) and Susan A. Berland (D-Dix Hills) presented a proclamation to Suffolk County Police Officer Kevin Bell of the 3rd P...

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