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Legislator Esteban Hosts "Shed the Meds" Event on September 30th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban, Sr.  will host a "Shed the Meds" event on Saturday, September 30th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Fountainhead Congregation located at 782 Larkfield Road, East Northport, New Y...

Legislator Esteban Shows Support for Suffolk County Treatment Court

Central Islip, NY - Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. showed his support attending the Suffolk County Treatment Court graduation on September 15^th at the Central Jury Room located at the John P. Cohalan Jr. Court Complex in Central Islip.

Honorable Andrew A. C...

Community Members, Constituents and Friends Enjoy Legislator Esteban's Open House

What a great time everyone had at Legislator Esteban's Open House this week at his Legislative District Office.  It was an overwhelming feeling to have so many friends, community members and constituents come by to join him and his staff...

Legislator Esteban Teams Up with Islip Arts Council for Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. is proud to team up with the Islip Arts Council for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday, September 14^, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The celebration will be held at The Van Nostrand Theatre at Suffolk County ...

Historic Day at the Legislature- Leg. Esteban Passed Legislation for Hindu-American Appreciation Day

HAUPPAUGE, NY— The Suffolk County Legislature today approved a bill introduced by Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban (R-Commack) designating October 18^th as Hindu–American Appreciation Day in Suffolk County.

“Our Indian community is one of ...

Dylan J. Krinsky of Commack High School Awarded Proclamation

Legislator Esteban Sr., Esq. recently honored Dylan J. Krinsky with a Suffolk County Proclamation for his participation in the Boy’s and Girl’s State Program sponsored by the American Legion–Greenlawn Post 1244. &...

Legislator Esteban Honors Gold Award Recipient Elysena DeStefano

I had the pleasure of presenting Elysena DeStefano, a resident of Commack, with a Suffolk County Proclamation for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. To become a Gold Award Girl Scout, you have to identify an iss...

National Night Out At Manor Field Park Brings Together Community Residents and Law Enforcement

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. recently attended National Night Out (NNO) at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station.  National Night Out (NNO) is a community-building campaign designed to improve relationships between police departments and the pu...

Sachin Ramjit Receives Proclamation as District 16 Winner of the Pool Safety Poster Contest

The Suffolk County’s “Be Pool Smart” poster contest was established in 2007.   It’s a great opportunity for elementary school students to know how important pool safety is and this contest allowed elementary students to illustrate ways to promote...

Legislators Esteban, Bontempi and Trotta Host "Breaking the Stigma" Program

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. (R-16^th L.D.), Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18^th L.D.) and Legislator Robert Trotta (R-13^th L.D.) recently hosted a program focused on mental health, addiction and how they affect our youth.  The “Break...

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. Receives Latin Impact Award

Recently, Legislator Esteban Sr. received the “Latin Impact Award” at a ceremony held at Terrace on the Park.  The Latin Impact Award ceremony brought together outstanding Latin American individuals to honor their achievements...

Save the Date - Monday, July 31st at 7:00 pm at the Northport Public Library

Legislator Esteban (R-16^th L.D.), Legislator Bontempi (R-18^th L.D.) and Legislator Trotta (R-13^th L.D.) are collaborating with mental health professionals to raise awareness about mental health and substance abuse issues and how they affect our youth.

The ...

Legislator Esteban Presents Proclamation to HHH West High School Senior Giovanni Musacchia

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban, Sr. recently recognized Mr. Giovanni Musacchia at the Half Hollow Hills West High School Senior Awards Night on May 23rd.  Legislator Esteban, Sr. presented him with a Suffolk County Proclamation.

Mr. Musa...

Legislator Esteban Joins His Colleagues at Sheriff Toulon's Legislative Luncheon

What an informative presentation Suffolk County Sheriff Toulon gave to the legislators at a presentation on the Sheriff's Office's function, its outreach efforts in the community, and current and future initiatives. Some highlights included a discussion a...

Legislator Esteban Co-sponsors Police Memorial Flag Resolution

Proud to co-sponsor a resolution that authorized the flying of the Police Memorial Flag at the H. Lee Dennison Executive Office Building in Hauppauge to honor those who have given their lives for the safety and protection of others.  Suffolk Coun...

Legislators Esteban, Trotta and Kennedy Congratulate the Commack Kickline Team

I was honored to join my colleagues, Legislator Trotta and Legislator Kennedy as we all represent portions of Commack, to honor the Commack Kickline Team at the May 23^rd General Meeting of the Legislature for their amazing accomplishment for winning the v...

Legislator Esteban Welcomes Summer Interns Noah Gardy and Paul Joseph Meyers to District Office 16

I am proud to welcome Noah Gardy and Paul Joseph Meyers as my summer interns for 2023.  They are part of the Suffolk County Page Program and will be doing their summer internship at my office to learn more about Suffolk County government.&nbs...

Legislator Esteban and Legislator Donnelly Present Check to Half Hollow Hills Little League

Caption (L-R) - Legislator Tom Donnelly, Steve Muraco, HHH Little League President and Legislator Esteban Sr. (Front- 2 baseball players from the Nationals Team)

Recently, Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr., and Legislator Tom Donnelly headed down to Otsego Par...

Legislator Manuel Esteban, Sr. Hosts May 23rd General Meeting at the Suffolk County Legislature

It was a pleasure to host the May 23^rd General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature.  It truly was a special day for all of us.   The Trinity Regional School Choir, under the direction of their music teacher, Ms. N...

Legislator Manuel Esteban, Sr. Hosts Entrepreneurship Workshop

Legislator Esteban, Sr. was happy to host an Introduction to Entrepreneurship workshop today at his office with Stony Brook SDBC Business Advisor, Jacqueline R. Franco and Suffolk County Development Chief of Business Development, John Schneidawin.&nbs...

Legislator Esteban and OTB President, Phil Boyle present check to Latina Sisters

Recently, Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. and Suffolk OTB President and CEO Phil Boyle had the pleasure to present a check in the amount of $1000.00 to Latina Sisters.  This check donation was made possible by Suffolk OTB and Jake’s 58 Charitable G...

Legislator Esteban's Woman of Distinction for DO 16 is Shermelee Carrasco Martinez

In 2002, the Legislature passed Resolution No. 786-2002 stating that each year in March, every County Legislator shall select a "Woman of Distinction" who resides in his/her respective Legislative District. 

Legislator Esteban,...

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Invites Brentwood Students to Legislature

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. (R-16^th LD) along with his colleagues, invited Brentwood Middle School students to the Suffolk County Legislature to learn more about local government. 

The Legislators also hon...

Legislator Esteban Hosts "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" Workshop

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban, Sr., Jacqueline Franco, Stony Brook Development Center Business Advisor and John Schneidawin, Suffolk County Economic Development Chief of Business Development, team up to host the first ever “Introduction to Entr...

Legislator Esteban Recognizes Lt. Colonel Theresa I. O'Connor as an Irish-American of Distinction

The month of March is designated for Irish American Heritage Month in Suffolk County under Resolution No. 1046-19.  This annual acknowledgment highlights an outstanding leader and each County Legislator selects an Irish American person of distinc...

Legislator Esteban hosts Food Drive for Manna Ministry and Collects 600 pounds of food

Legislator Esteban recently hosted a Food Drive for Manna Ministry at Stop & Shop located in East Northport last Saturday, April 1st. The rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of shoppers that day to help those in need. We had 4 wonderful volunteers that we...

Legislator Esteban Honors Prafulba "Pinky" Vaghela as Champion of Diversity

Legislator Esteban sponsored Resolution No. 844-22, “Designating April as “Champions of Diversity Month” in Suffolk County.  Beginning in 2023 and continuing every year thereafter, the month of April will be designated as “Champions of Diversity ...

Muslim Americans in Suffolk County Receive Special Day

HAUPPAUGE, NY—Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. recently introduced legislation designating July 1st as “Muslim-American Appreciation Day” in Suffolk County. The resolution passed unanimously with bi-partisan ...

Leg. Manuel Esteban Accepts Community Leader of Excellence Award 2022

Friday, November 18, 2022:   When asked about the significance to him of being honored with the Community Leader of Excellence 2022 award Legislator Esteban shared "Community service is very natural for me, I enjoy speaking with and helping ...

Leg. Esteban and Manna Ministries Provide Food to Feed over 500 people

Saturday, November 19, 2022: Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban, and his staff, helped Manna Ministries of East Northport prepare and distribute 90 Thanksgiving food and supply boxes, including turkeys.

Legislator Esteban secured donation for 60 of t...

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. host Law Students from Touro Univ. Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. had the pleasure of hosting  a tour and informative discussion at  the Suffolk County Legislature for members of Touro Law’s Catholic Law Society, which he was President of when he attend...

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. Recognizes Diabetes Awareness Month by Attending Mobile Screening

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. recently attended a Diabetes Awareness Mobile Screening Clinic hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and Sun River Health at the Brentwood Library to promote regular screenings to detec...

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. Honors Distinguished Muslim-Americans and Ecuadorian-Americans

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. recognized accomplished Muslim-Americans and Ecuadorian-Americans who have made and continue to make contributions to the development, leadership and culture in Suffolk County. 

 At the Su...

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. Honors Distinguished Colombian Americans for Community Service

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. recognized Colombian Americans for their community service and leadership in Suffolk County at recent Legislative General Meeting. Legislator Esteban, the first Hispanic American ever elected to Suffolk Co...

Legislator Manny Esteban Honors Suffolk YJCC at Ribbon Cutting of New Art Fitness Center

Suffolk County Legislator Manny Esteban recently attended the ribbon cutting for a newly-renovated state of the art fitness center at the Suffolk YJCC in Commack. 

Legislator Esteban honored SYJCC CEO Rick Lewis, SYJCC Board President Sharon Sabba...

Legislator Esteban Tours SCPD Aviation Unit

Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr. recently met with the Suffolk County Aviation unit to tour the facility and learn about the work they do to protect the residents of Suffolk County. Legislator Esteban, a strong supporter of the county's first responders, too...

Suffolk County Legislators pay tribute to Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

In 1910, William K. Vanderbilt II purchased 43 acres of waterfront land in Centerport and called it his Eagle’s Nest estate.  In 1922, Mr. Vanderbilt built a marine museum, the first stage of his larger museum complex.  Mr. Van...

Legislator Manuel Esteban Names First Hispanic Suffolk County "Woman of Distinction"

COMMACK, NY--Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban (R-Commack) today announced that Commack resident Maria Teresa Romero has been named the Suffolk County’s 2022 “Woman of Distinction” for her work in founding Latina Sisters Support, Inc., which provid...

Legislator Esteban files bill to permanently hold the reduced recording/filing fees

Legislator Esteban’s bill will permanently hold the reduction of the recording or filing fees to two hundred dollars ($200) in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office.  The original bill that was approved allowed these fees to convert back to the latte...

Legislator Esteban Visits Island Harvest

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban, Esq. met with Jamie Franchi, Government Relations Liaison for Island Harvest to learn about all the programs that this agency offers.

Island Harvest offers assistance to thousands of individual each week through an...

Legislator Esteban Supports Huntington Chamber

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban, Esq. along with Legislator Stephanie Bontempi joined the Huntington Chamber at their recent Networking Breakfast. This series was hosted by Assemblyman Keith Brown and a New York State Agency Panel.

This event was ...

Deer Park Boy Scout Earns his Eagle Award

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban, Esq. congratulated Boy Scout Troop 86’s newest Eagle, Nicholas Chiatto at his Court of Honor on January 8th.

It was a special moment for Legislator Esteban as this was one of his first events as a new Legislator, a...

Manuel Esteban’s ‘American Dream’ Journey Continues

Becomes Member of the Suffolk County Legislature

Commack, N.Y. - Manuel Esteban, Sr. - Esq. reached another milestone on his ‘American Dream’ Journey on January 3, 2022 when he became a Member of the Suffolk County Legislature.

As a firs...