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Legislator Bontempi Honors Distinguished Youth Award Recipient

Huntington: On September 7, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) welcomed Cooper Keil to the district office to present him with the Suffolk County Legislature’s Distinguished Youth Award (silver).  This award was developed not o...

Legislator Bontempi Joins With Municipal Leaders to Fight Antisemitism

Plainview: On September 7th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R – 18th L.D.) participated in the American Jewish Committee’s “Municipal Leaders Against Antisemitism” meeting at the Mid-Island Y JCC.  Included...

Legislator Bontempi and Colleagues See Fruits Of Their Labor

Huntington Station: Recently, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) joined with colleagues and members of the community at a very special press conference/ribbon-cutting marking the end of a bureaucratic journey.  The event also celebrated ...

Legislators Bontempi, Esteban & Trotta Host Addiction & Mental Health Forum

Northport: Recently, at the Northport Public Library, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) collaborated with Legislator Manuel Esteban (R-16th L.D.) and Legislator Robert Trotta (R-13th L.D.) to facilitate a timely discussion on addiction, mental h...

Legislator Bontempi Recognizes 2023 Intern

Hauppauge: At the July general meeting, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R – 18th L.D.) recognized and thanked her 2023 summer intern, Sarah Zepeda.  In addition to being Bontempi’s district office intern, Sarah was also part of...

Legislator Bontempi Honors Trisha Northover for Women Veterans Appreciation Day

Hauppauge: On July 25, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R – 18th L.D.) recognized Trisha Northover as this year’s Women Veterans Appreciation Day honoree for the 18th District.  Trisha served with great pride in the United State...

Legislator Bontempi Congratulates Boys State and Girls State Students

Northport: Recently, at the Northport American Legion, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R - 18th L.D.) attended a reception honoring the 2023 students of the Boys State and Girls State programs.  As proud parents, members of the American Legion and...

Legislator Bontempi Honors the 2023 Healthcare Hero from the 18th District

Huntington: Recently, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R - 18th L.D.) honored the 2023 Healthcare Hero from the 18th Legislative District, Thomas Lemp.  Thomas currently serves as an EMT with the Huntington Community First Aid Squad (HCFAS), where ...

Legislators Bontempi, Esteban & Trotta and Mental Health Professionals to Hold Seminar

Northport: Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R - 18th L.D.) will be joining forces with Legislator Manuel Esteban (R - 16th L.D.) and Legislator Robert Trotta (R - 13th L.D.) and mental health professionals to bring an important presentation to the community...

Legislator Bontempi and Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Hold Educational Program

Cold Spring Harbor: Recently, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) joined with the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter to deliver an informative presentation to the public entitled, “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer&rsq...

Legislators Bontempi, Esteban and Sheriff’s Office Co-Host Senior Medical ID Event

Huntington Station: On June 8, at the Huntington Public Library (Station Branch), Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R - 18th L.D.) joined with Legislator Manuel Esteban (R - 16th L.D.) and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office to co-host a Senior Med...

Legislator Bontempi Thanks Residents For Supporting Pet Food Drive

Huntington: Upon the conclusion of this year’s joint pet food drive with Long Island Cares, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) took a moment to express her gratitude to all of the generous donors.  This is the second year in a ...

Legislator Bontempi and Local Assemblymen Co-Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

Halesite: On May 19th Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) once again joined with her colleagues in government, Assemblyman Keith Brown (R-12th A.D) and Assemblyman Steve Stern (D-10th A.D), to co-host the annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. &a...

Legislator Bontempi Cheers for Suffolk County at Hockey for Hope Game

Dix Hills: On May 6th, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) joined with excited members of the community to cheer on the players at the 3rd Annual Hockey for Hope event.  Hockey for Hope combines a fun event – hock...

Legislator Bontempi Hosts Meeting of the Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition

Huntington: On May 4th, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) hosted a meeting of the Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition (SCWBEC) at the historic mansion at Coindre Hall.  The goals of the SCWBEC a...

Legislator Bontempi Celebrates Earth Day, Promotes Volunteerism

Centerport, Northport, and Huntington Station: It was a very busy Earth Day this year for many environmentally conscious Huntingtonians.  As in previous years, many organizations and neighborhoods banded together to celebrate the special day thro...

Legislator Bontempi Encourages Civic Participation of Young Citizens

Huntington Station: On April 12, at Walt Whitman High School, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) participated in a breakfast meeting with students to discuss the importance of voting and civic participation.  Bontempi encouraged the yout...

Legislator Bontempi Applauds Businesses that Advance Equal Employment Opportunities

Hauppauge: At the April 4th general meeting, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D) introduced Cup Café, a Huntington Station-based business, as the 2023 Champion of Diversity for the 18th Legislative District.  Cup Café...

Legislator Bontempi and Local Assemblymen to Host 2023 Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

Huntington: Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.), along with her colleagues in government, Assemblymen Keith Brown (R-12th A.D.) and Steve Stern (D-10th A.D.), are gearing up for another Veterans Appreciation Breakfast in May.  Last year&a...

Legislator Bontempi Participates in League of Women Voters’ Student Day at the Legislature

Hauppauge, NY: On March 15th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) joined her colleagues and the League of Women Voters in welcoming students at the Suffolk County Legislature for Student Day.  This dynamic event orchestrated by the League o...

Legislator Bontempi’s Nominee Chosen As 2023 County-Wide Woman of Distinction

Riverhead, NY – On March 7th, at the general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) formally recognized Sharon Richmond as this year’s County-Wide Woman of Distinction.  Bontempi...

Legislator Bontempi Meets With Girl Scouts, Discusses Government and Public Service

Huntington, NY – On February 21st, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) met with two Suffolk County Girl Scouts, along with members of their organization’s leadership, to discuss government and public service.  Bontempi’s office reached out ...

Coindre Hall Restoration: Legislator Bontempi Sets the Record Straight

Greenlawn, NY – On February 8th at the Harborfields Public Library, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) joined with representatives from Suffolk County Parks and the Suffolk County Department of Public Works to set the record straight on t...

Legislator Bontempi and Supervisor Smyth Help Prepare Seniors for Emergencies

Huntington, NY – On January 25th Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) and Town Supervisor Edmund Smyth held an emergency preparedness program at the renowned Huntington Senior Center.  The interactive program was delivered by Kenne...

Legislator Bontempi Sings Praise For Local Musician

Northport, NY – On December 19th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) visited Northport High School to present a proclamation to senior Kaitlyn Ruiter during orchestra practice.  Not too long ago, Ruiter contributed to an album pu...

Historic Land Preservation Vote Paves Way for Purchase of Substantial Open Space

HAUPPAUGE, NY—Suffolk County Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey (R-14th LD) today announced the legislature’s approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State of New York, the Town of Huntington and the Open Space Institut...

Legislator Bontempi Celebrates Work of Young Scientists

Hauppauge, NY: At the December 6th general meeting, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) recognized four young scientists from the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District for their work on mosquito DNA sequencing.  The DNA information c...

Legislator Bontempi Builds Support for Historic Land Acquisition

Lloyd Harbor, NY: On November 21st, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) joined with members of the Environment, Parks & Agriculture Committee (EPA) – Legislator Robert Trotta (R-13th LD), Legislator Kara Hahn (D-5th LD), Legislator Jas...

Legislator Bontempi Kicks Off Operation Green Light, Local Businesses Engaged

Huntington, NY: On November 4th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) joined with her colleague, Legislator Nicholas Caracappa (R-4th L.D.), Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth and various members of the community to kickoff Operation Green Light a...

Legislator Bontempi Encourages Display of Green Lights for Veterans

Hauppauge, NY: At the October 11th general meeting, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) and her colleagues unanimously passed a resolution – co-sponsored by Legislator Nicholas Caracappa (R-4th L.D.) and others – launching &...

Legislator Bontempi and Colleagues Vote Unanimously for ShotSpotters

Hauppauge, NY: At the October 11th general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) and her colleagues voted unanimously in favor of funding for the installation of ShotSpotters in key areas throughout Suffolk...

Legislator Bontempi Applauds Work of Historic Farm, Seeks Funding for Improvements

Northport, NY: As an avid fan of history and lover of our animal friends, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) recently visited the Lewis Oliver Farm in Northport for a tour. Guided by some enthusiastic farm volunteers, Bontempi got to...

Legislator Bontempi Continues to Deliver Services Despite County Cyber Incident

Huntington, NY: It has been approximately three weeks since Suffolk County was victimized by a cyber-attack which resulted in the shutdown of most of its computer-based systems. Despite this reality, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th LD) has continued...

Legislator Bontempi Recognizes a Pillar of the Community

Hauppauge, NY: At the September 7th general meeting, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) honored Reverend Kimberly Gaines-Gambino, the president and pastor of the Helping Hands Rescue Mission (Helping Hands). This notably dynamic organization is l...

Legislator Bontempi Tours Essential County Facility, Considers Recommendations

Hauppauge, NY – Recently, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-L.D. 18) toured the Doctor Sidney B. Weinberg Center for Forensic Sciences, which houses the Suffolk County medical examiner’s office, the crime laboratory and o...

2022 Coral Park Basketball Tournament – A Great Success

Huntington, N.Y. – On August 14th, the tradition of the Coral Park Basketball Tournament continued in full force.  The athletes and organizers were certainly excited for a day on the court, and the beautiful weather multiplied the enjoy...

Legislator Stephanie Bontempi’s Commitment to Education Endures

Huntington Station, N.Y. – For the second time in two weeks, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) temporarily assumed her former role as an elementary school teacher while she served as a guest reader at the Tri-CYA in Huntington Station....

Legislator Bontempi Facilitates a Lesson in Civics: “Your Roads, Your Input”

Greenlawn, N.Y. – On July 28th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) presented an innovative lesson in civics at the Harborfields Public Library, entitled “Your Roads, Your Input.”  The purpose of the program ...

Legislator Bontempi Promotes Importance of Practical Experience as First Intern Completes Program

Hauppauge, N.Y. – For the past few months, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) and her staff had the pleasure of mentoring their very first intern, Nathan Blank, at the district office in Huntington.  In addition to his position...

Legislator Bontempi’s Sponsored Resolution Signed by County Executive

Hauppauge, N.Y. – On July 12th, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) joined with her colleagues in government to participate in a special resolution signing ceremony for her term limit legislation at the H. Lee Dennison Building.  This eve...

Legislator Bontempi Honors Local Healthcare Hero

Huntington, N.Y. – On July 8th, at her district office, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) personally thanked her 2022 Healthcare Hero, Dr. Jack Geffken.  Geffken, a resident of Centerport, was chosen due to his impressive comm...

Legislator Bontempi Leads the Way to Massive Open Space Preservation

Hauppauge, N.Y. – At the June 7th general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.) succeeded in getting her introductory resolution (1147-2022) passed to begin the multi-step process of acquiring a b...

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 c...

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...