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Legislator Bontempi Helps Vietnam Veteran and Pen Pal Share Their Story

Huntington, N.Y. – In 1971, Kathleen Ryan was a fourth grade student in Mrs. Luciano’s class at St. Patrick’s School in Huntington when she and her classmates were given a very special writing assignment.  Essentiall...

Legislators Bontempi, Esteban and Trotta Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar

East Northport, N.Y. – On June 15th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) joined with her colleagues, Legislator Manuel Esteban (R-16th L.D.) and Legislator Rob Trotta (R-13th L.D.), at the East Northport Public Library to host an Identit...

Legislator Bontempi and Suffolk County Police Hold “Operation Medicine Cabinet” Event

Greenlawn, N.Y. – On June 10th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) joined with officers of the Suffolk County Police Department (2nd Precinct) to host an “Operation Medicine Cabinet” event at Paumanack Village in Gre...

Legislator Bontempi Honors Local Veteran for Women Veterans Appreciation Day

Huntington, N.Y. – On June 10, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) honored Huntington resident, Deborah Misir, a Marine Corps veteran, as part of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Women Veterans Appreciation Day celebration. &nbs...

Legislator Bontempi Welcomes Summer Intern

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – During a recent committee meeting day, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) had an opportunity to interact with her new district office summer intern, Nathan Blank. Blank is a resident of Huntington Station and a student a...

Long-Awaited Restoration Work Commences at Coindre Hall

Huntington, N.Y. – Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) today announced that restoration has begun at the historic Coindre Hall. 

"Working with the Coindre Hall Advisory Board, the community, my colleagues in the legisla...

Legislator Bontempi Recognizes Advocacy Work of Maggie’s Mission

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – At the May 17^th general meeting, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport), formally recognized Donna Schmidt of Maggie’s Mission with the presentation of an official proclamation.  Prior t...

Legislator Bontempi Introduces Measure Strengthening Suffolk Term Limit Law

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) today announced new legislation that amends Suffolk County's term limit law.  Current law limits terms to 12 consecutive years in office, which a court has ruled leave...

Legislator Bontempi Attends ABATE’s Annual Motorcycle Safety Event

Hauppauge: On May 1st, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) joined with her colleagues in government, along with various members of the motorcycle riding community at Long Island ABATE’s 13th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Run and Bike Blessi...

Legislator Bontempi Calls on Residents to Consider Becoming Organ Donors

Hauppauge: At a press conference held on April 21st, in recognition of National Donate Life Month and in anticipation of Blue and Green Day, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) met with colleagues, organ donors, recipients and advocates to encourag...

Legislator Bontempi Secures Key Funding for Vanderbilt Mansion, Museum and Planetarium

Hauppauge: At the April 12th general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) sponsored legislation that secured much-needed funding for critical repairs and improvements at the historic Vanderbilt Mansion, Mus...

Legislator Bontempi Honors Founder of the Bald Eagles of Centerport Group

Hauppauge: At the April 12^th general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) formally recognized Robert Schwartz, founder of the Bald Eagles of Centerport Facebook group.  In addition to Bontempi shar...

Legislator Bontempi Aims to Increase Awareness of Suffolk Community College’s Automotive Programs

Selden: Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) recently visited the Ammerman Campus of Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) to tour the facilities of its renowned automotive programs.  The tour, led by Assistant Dean David M...

Legislator Bontempi Calls on Governor to Halt Banning of Natural Gas and Mixed Use Fuel

Smithtown: On Friday, March 25th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) joined with a wide variety of elected officials from the town, county and state levels to call on the governor to prevent a ban on fuel connections in new construction.  ...

Legislator Bontempi Applauds Success Of Collaborative Drive for Ukraine Relief

Islandia: Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) joined with her colleagues in government, Northwell Health employees and various community volunteers on March 22nd, at a press conference at Jake’s 58 Hotel & Casino. &...

Legislator Bontempi Marches in the 2022 Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Huntington: On Sunday, March 13th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) joined with fellow revelers from near and far at the 2022 Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  This year, people were thinking about the wonderful smell of hot pretzel...

Legislator Bontempi Expresses Thanks to the Residents for Their Generosity

Huntington: Recently, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) began an effort out of her district office in collaboration with the county executive to collect essential supplies for the people of Ukraine.  Bontempi called for a ...

Legislator Bontempi Urges Residents to Donate Essential Items to the People of Ukraine

Huntington: At a press conference held on March 3rd, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) joined with other elected officials, members of the greater Huntington community and various volunteer organizations to bring awareness to the plight of those ...

Legislator Bontempi Applauds Successful Effort to Protect Suffolk County Suburbs

Huntington: Soon after New York’s governor laid out a plan to allow a virtually unlimited number of accessory dwelling units throughout the state, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi made her position clear – that it was an encroachment on l...

Legislators Bontempi and Trotta Hold Emergency Preparedness Program

Northport: Legislators Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) and Rob Trotta (Fort Salonga) recently held an emergency preparedness program that was open to the community at the Northport Public Library.  The training was led by Ken Kutner of the Suffol...

Legislator Bontempi Honors Longtime Community Volunteer

Hauppauge: At the February 1st general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) presented longtime community volunteer, Bea Hartigan, with an official proclamation to honor her service.  The presentati...

Limited Supply of Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits and KN95 Masks Available

Huntington: Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) is making sure her constituents are aware of a limited supply of free at-home COVID-19 test kits and KN95 masks.  The tests and masks were provided to Suffolk County by New York State and wer...

Legislator Bontempi Participates in Networking Breakfast at SCCC Board of Trustees Retreat

Brentwood: Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) recently attended the Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) Board of Trustees Retreat at the Grant Campus on January 14th.  The event provided a great opportunity for elected officials to me...

Stephanie Bontempi Sworn in as Suffolk County Legislator, 18th District and Assigned to Committees

Hauppauge, NY: On Monday, January 3rd, Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) was officially sworn in to serve as Legislator for the 18th Legislative District.  Legislator Bontempi is a former private school 5th grade teacher and former member of the To...

Legislator Bontempi Tours Huntington Sewage Treatment Plant

Huntington: Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (Centerport) recently visited the Huntington Sewage Treatment Plant for a tour led by Huntington Environmental Waste Management Director John Clark.  Bontempi’s office coordinated the tour with Huntington...