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Suffolk Legislature Elects McCaffrey to Second Term as Presiding Officer

HAUPPAUGE, NY—The Suffolk County Legislature today voted to reelect Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey (R-14^th LD) to a second term as the leader of the 18-member legislature. The body also voted to approve a second term as Deputy Presiding Officer Steve F...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Joins Call to End Congestion Tax

HICKSVILLE, New York – On Tuesday, August 16^th, Kevin McCaffrey, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature, joined New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt to stand firm against proposed Congestion Pricing that could cost those c...

New Term Limits Introduced by Legislative Majority Signed into Law by County Executive

HAUPPAUGE, NY — On Tuesday, July 12th, Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone signed on to a bill drafted by Legislators Stephanie Bontempi and Jim Mazzarella to close a loophole in current County term limit law by limiting the offices of count...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Joins Tunnel To Towers Fundraiser

LINDENHURST, N.Y. – On Saturday, July 16^th, Lindenhurst’s Belfast Gastro Pub will host a Block Party Fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which builds mortgage-free smart homes for injured veterans and first responders.

The Tunnel to Towers Bloc...

Suffolk Legislature and Island Harvest Announce Emergency Baby Formula Collection Drive

HAUPPAUGE, NY—Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne announced at a press conference this week that the 18-member Suffolk Legislature has partnered with Island Harvest Food Bank in an emergency baby formula collection drive. All 18 legislativ...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Partners With SCCC to Make Health Clubs Free for Disabled Vets

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. – On Thursday, May 12^th, the Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College adopted a resolution eliminating the membership fee for Suffolk County disabled veterans at the College’s two health clubs. The vote follo...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Joins Sheriff's Office Hockey Team in Fight Against Cancer

DIX HILLS, N.Y. – On Saturday, May 7^th, 2022, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Hockey Team took on the New York Cancer Foundation in a charity hockey game at Dix Hills Ice Rink! The charity showdown served as a rematch of t...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey and County Executive Announce Return of Suffolk Marathon to Babylon

WEST ISLIP, NY: On May 4^th, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey joined County Executive Steven Bellone and fellow legislators Nick Caracappa, Steve Flotteron, and Minority Leader Jason A. Richberg to announce the return of the Suf...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Addresses American Legion Boy's State Candidates

BABYLON, NY: On Tuesday, May 3rd, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature Kevin McCaffrey had the pleasure of addressing a delegation of young men from the Babylon area who have been selected to attend the American Legion’s Boys' State of New ...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Recognizes Champion West Babylon Athletes

WEST BABYLON, N.Y. – At the March General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey welcomed the West Babylon Varsity Cheerleading and Girls Basketball teams to the Legislative Auditorium in Hauppauge for a ceremony r...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Recognizes Bicycle Safety Poster Contest Winner

BABYLON, N.Y. – Before the April 12^th, 2022, General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, a small ceremony was held to recognize the winners of the Annual Bicycle Safety Poster/Video Contest for Suffolk County Schools. The contest...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey and Nassau Presiding Officer Nicolello Headline Complete Streets Summit

FARMINGDALE, NY: On the morning of Friday, March 25th, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey and Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Rich Nicolello served as keynote speakers for Vision Long Island’s Complete Stree...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Joins Call for SUNY Brockport to Cancel Cop Killer Speaking Engagement

DEER PARK, NY: On the afternoon of Sunday, March 27th, 2022, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature Kevin J. McCaffrey joined a bipartisan contingent of elected officials and civic leaders to call on SUNY Brockport to immediately scrap any pl...

Presiding Officer McCaffrey Teams Up with Sheriff and Councilman for NY Rangers Youth Hockey Day

WEST BABYLON, NY: On Saturday, April 9th, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature Kevin J. McCaffrey will join Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon and Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney, as well as the New York Rang...

Legislator McCaffrey Welcomes New SCPD Administrators

HAUPPAUGE, NY: On Thursday, March 3^rd, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature Kevin J. McCaffrey joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison as they announced the appointment of two exe...

Legislator McCaffrey Shows Support for Ukraine

LINDENHURST, NY: On the afternoon of Saturday, February 26^th, 2022, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature Kevin J. McCaffrey joined a gathering of support on the steps of Babylon Town Hall for the people of Ukraine.

According to Newsday, &...

Legislator McCaffrey Elected to Serve as Presiding Officer of the Legislature

Smithtown, NY: On the morning of Monday, January 3rd, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin J. McCaffrey was unanimously selected by his peers to serve as the next Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature.

Every two years, the Suffolk County Legislatu...

Suffolk County Unveils COVID-19 First Responder Meritorious Pin

West Babylon, NY: On the afternoon of December 15th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey joined his partners in County government at the Headquarters of the West Babylon Fire Department to announce the Suffolk County COVID-19 Meritorious Pin program...

Legislator McCaffrey Introduces Sheriff to Lindenhurst Chamber

Lindenhurst, NY: On the evening of December 13th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey brought a special guest to the monthly Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce meeting – Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.

Sheriff Toulon spoke to the many ini...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Pushback Sunday

Lindenhurst, NY: On Sunday, December 12^th, the Belfast Gastropub hosted the latest edition of their “Pushback Sunday” with former United States Congressman Pete King! “Pushback Sunday,” coined by Belfast owner Dave ...

Legislator McCaffrey Celebrates Small Business Saturday

On Saturday, November 27th, 2021, Legislator McCaffrey paid a visit to local businesses in the Villages of Lindenhurst and Babylon as they participated in Small Business Saturday.

Traditionally held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, Small Business Sa...

Legislator McCaffrey Joins Suffolk AME Radio

On September 30^th, Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Kevin McCaffrey joined Suffolk Association of Municipal Employees (AME) President Dan Levler on his radio show, "Suffolk Matters."  

Suffolk AME is made up of 30 different Uni...

Legislator McCaffrey Hosts Emergency Preparedness Event

On Saturday, September 25^th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey partnered with the Lindenhurst Memorial Library and Rainbow Senior Center to host an educational Emergency Preparedness event.

Those that attended any portion of the three hour event, a...

Legislator McCaffrey Celebrates New Bridges in American Venice

On the morning of Friday, September 24^th, the Roaring Twenties returned to the American Venice Historic District, situated on the Copiague and Lindenhurst border!

Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey joined Legislator Jason Richberg, Town of Babylon S...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Supreme Court Renaming for Justice Marquette Floyd

Riverhead, NY: On September 15th, 2021, the Suffolk County Supreme Court Building was renamed in honor of Justice Marquette L. Floyd - Suffolk County's first African American District Court Judge - following a resolution sponsored Legislator McCaffery.

Jus...

Legislator McCaffrey Sponsors School Supply Drive

West Babylon, NY: On Sunday, August 29^th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso teamed up with Lori Novello and Babylon Cares to host a school supply collection for local students in need. Dozens of communi...

Legislator McCaffrey Helps Hand Over Keys to Knights of Columbus

Lindenhurst, NY: It's official! On March 24^th, 2021, the keys to the World War Veterans Building at 185 North Broadway were handed over to Lindenhurst Knights of Columbus Council #794 - OLPH by Suffolk County Parks Department Director of Historic...

Legislator McCaffrey Sponsors Bill to Rename Court Building in Honor of Justice Marquette Floyd

Hauppauge, NY: On Tuesday, June 22nd, the Suffolk County Legislature passed a resolution sponsored by Legislator Kevin McCaffrey to rename the Supreme Court Building at the John P. Cohalan, Jr. Court Complex in Honor of Justice Marquette L. Floyd.

Suffolk ...

Legislators McCaffrey and Donnelly Honor Retiring SCPD Chief of Detectives

Hauppauge, NY: On Thursday, June 17th, The Suffolk County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee was joined by Suffolk County Police Department Chief of Detectives Gerard Gigante in recognition of his upcoming retirement.

Chief Gigante will be ret...

Legislator McCaffrey and Other Officials Memorialize Transportation Workers Lost to COVID-19

Hauppauge, NY: On Saturday, June 12th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey stood with officials from across Nassau and Suffolk Counties to unveil a memorial honoring the twenty one transportation workers who died of COVID-19 across Long Island.

On th...

Legislator McCaffrey Joins Call for Improved New York State Roadways

Hauppauge, NY: On Friday, May 31^st, 2021, Legislator McCaffrey joined a bipartisan contingent of Suffolk County lawmakers to call on Governor Andrew Cuomo, their State Legislative counterparts, and the federal government to take more action in repairing o...

Legislator McCaffrey Honors North Lindenhurst EMS for Saving Life

Dix Hills, NY:  On Saturday, April 24th, 2021, Legislator McCaffrey joined other local officials at the Suffolk County Regional EMS Council 2020 CPR Save Awards Ceremony.

The awards ceremony honored nearly two dozen crews of Suffolk County emergen...

Legislator McCaffrey Hosts Food Drive

Babylon, NY: On Saturday, February 27th, 2021, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey hosted an Island Harvest Food Drive at the Babylon Railroad Station along with New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso.

The kindness of the residents of Babylon Villa...

Legislator McCaffrey Supports Island Harvest

On Saturday, April 24^th, Legislator McCaffrey paid a visit to an Island Harvest food drive that was held at the West Babylon Public Library. The food drive served as the kick off to Island Harvest's Inaugural Spring Harvest Food Collection, and i...

Legislator McCaffrey Honors Woman of Distinction

On Thursday, April 15^th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey recognized Melissa Muma of Babylon as his nominee for the Suffolk County Legislature’s Woman of Distinction Award. Melissa is a high-school educator and mother of two, as well as...

Legislators McCaffrey and Donnelly Honor Local Firefighters

North Lindenhurst, NY: On Saturday, March 13^th 2021, Legislators McCaffrey and Donnelly joined other local officials in recognizing two local firefighters who rescued occupants trapped in two separate house fires.

On Saturday morning, Legislator McCaffrey ...

Legislator McCaffrey Meets with WWII Veteran to Promote Hometown Heroes Program

Lindenhurst, NY: On Monday, February 8^th 2021, Legislator McCaffrey and World War II Veteran Joseph Randazzo filmed a promotional piece for the Hometown Heroes of Town of Babylon Campaign.

On Monday morning, Legislator McCaffrey met with longtime friend an...

Legislator McCaffrey and Caucus Call for More Efficient Vaccine Rollout

Lindenhurst, NY: At the start of 2021, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey was once again named Minority Leader, taking helm of the Legislature's Republican Caucus. This comes amidst new hope throughout the County and New York State with the release of th...

Legislator McCaffrey Hosts Active Shooter Awareness

Lindenhurst, NY: on August fourteenth, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey partnered with the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homeland Security and Criminal Intelligence Bureau to host an Active Shooter Overview & Basic Survival Strategies Course ...

Legislator McCaffrey Supports Local Toy Drives

Lindenhurst, NY: In the weeks leading up to Christmas 2020, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey participated in several toy drives benefitting local children and families.

It began on Tuesday, December 15^th, when Legislator McCaffrey and District Office 14 received...

Legislator McCaffrey Mourns the Loss of Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino

Babylon, NY, November 3^rd, 2020: On Thursday, November 3^rd, Legislator McCaffrey joined the Village of Babylon and other local officials and residents in mourning the loss of Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino. 

Legislator McCaffrey and...

Legislature Visits Site of Omnibus Project in Babylon

Babylon, NY, October 25^th, 2020: On Sunday, October 25^th, Legislator McCaffrey and Babylon Village officials visited the Babylon Historical & Preservation Society to get an update on County funded projects.

On the afternoon of Septemb...

Legislator McCaffrey Joins Call for Increased Federal Funding

North Babylon, NY, October 7^th, 2020:  On Wednesday, October 7th, Legislator McCaffrey joined a bipartisan group of elected officials to address the need for federal funding and the extension of the deadline for the Community De...

Legislator McCaffrey Stands Against Calls to Defund SCPD

Brentwood, NY, September 22^nd, 2020:  On Thursday, September 22^nd, Legislator McCaffrey and members of the Legislature’s Republican Caucus gathered in rebuttal to Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone's irresponsible call to d...

Legislator McCaffrey Stands With Student Athletes

Lindenhurst, NY, September 17^th, 2020: On Thursday, September 17th, Legislator McCaffrey joined with athletes and parents from the West Babylon and Lindenhurst School Districts to call on Section XI to rethink their suspension o...

Legislator McCaffrey Joins Census Campaign

Lindenhurst, NY, August 10th, 2020:  On Monday, August 10th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey joined with over a dozen local officials on the steps of Babylon Town Hall to kick off the Town’s 2020 Census awareness campaign.

The ...

Legislator McCaffrey Hosts in Office Collections

Lindenhurst, NY, June 23rd, 2020: On June 23rd, Legislator McCaffrey’s office received a new collection box from Cell Phones for Soldiers, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services and emergency fu...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Graduation Rallies

HAUPPAUGE, NY, June 12, 2020: On Friday, June 12th, 2020, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended a rally declaring the support of local officials for the Class of 2020 and their ability to have a graduation ceremony.  Other officials included Legisl...

Legislator McCaffrey Honors Female Veteran and Community Leader

Lindenhurst, NY, June 12th, 2020: On Friday, June 12th, Legislator McCaffrey took part in honoring Marine Corps veteran and community leader Lori Novello.

Earlier this year, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution laid in the table...

Summer Youth Programs in LD 14

Lindenhurst, NY, June 23rd, 2020: Over the last week, several local governments and organizations are developing and implementing summer recreation programs in accordance with the Governor’s guidelines.

Suffolk County Police Department- ...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Parade for WBHS Seniors

West Babylon, NY, May 28th, 2020: On Thursday, May 28^th, Legislator McCaffrey joined the West Babylon Senior High School Class of 2020 for a graduation parade.

Far from a traditional graduation ceremony, the West Babylon School District chose to honor its ...

Legislator McCaffrey Delivers Jelly Beans to Health Care Workers and First Responders

Lindenhurst, NY, May 24th, 2020:  On Saturday, May 24th, Legislator McCaffrey delivered jars of his favorite jelly beans to health care workers and first responders in the Fourteenth Legislative District.

Legislator McCaffrey spent the bulk of the...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Socially Distanced Memorial Day Ceremonies

West Babylon, NY, May 25th, 2020: On Memorial Day, Legislator McCaffrey joined the West Babylon Fire Department and the Village of Lindenhurst in modified Memorial Day ceremonies. 

A day typically full of parades, ceremonies, and fundraiser breakf...

COVID-19 Resources

As of today, there are almost 28,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk County, further emphasizing the importance of social distancing and hygiene.  I have been posting daily updates with specific and up-to-date information every evening, an...

Legislator McCaffrey on COVID-19

Lindenhurst, NY, April 3rd, 2020: It is my belief that, as local government officials, it is our responsibility to get the appropriate information out to our constituents, and to provide them with the best answers possible to their questions.

As such, I ha...

Legislator McCaffrey Sworn in for Fourth Term

Hauppauge, NY, January 2nd, 2020:  On Thursday, January 2nd, The Suffolk County Legislature held it’s annual Organizational Meeting.   

Legislator McCaffrey took the Oath of Office alongside his fellow legislators as th...

Legislator McCaffrey Shows Support for McGuiness Principles

Hauppauge, NY, March 26th, 2019:  On Tuesday, March 26th, Representatives from the McGuiness Principles held a press conference advocating for the adoption of the McGuiness Principles throughout Long Island and across the globe.

Many Suffolk Count...

Legislator McCaffrey Honors County Employee and District 14 Resident

Riverhead, NY, November 26th, 2019:  At the Tuesday, November 26th,  General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Bill Palumbo was awarded the Suffolk County Legislature Employee Excellence Award.

Legislator McCaffrey was proud to b...

Quacker Jack Visits the Legislature

Riverhead, NY, November 26th, 2019:  On Tuesday, November 26th, Representatives from the Long Island Ducks were on hand  at the General Meeting of the Legislature to show support for the Third Ballpark Agreement.

On Tuesday, November 26th...

Legislator McCaffrey Supports Innovative Legislation

Hauppauge, NY, April 9th, 2019: At the April 9th General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator McCaffrey spoke to several Legislative actions set to make waves within Suffolk County, most notably the ’plastic straw ban’...

Legislator McCaffrey Recognizes Maryann Weckerle as Woman of Distinction

Hauppauge, NY, March 26th, 2019:  On Tuesday, March 26th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey welcomed Village of Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle to the Legislature as the Woman of Distinction of the 14th Legislative District.

This...

Legislator McCaffrey Welcomes Champion Bulldogs to General Meeting

Hauppauge, NY, February 13th, 2019:  On Wednesday, February 13th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey welcomed the Lindenhurst High School Varsity Football team to the General Meeting of the Legislature.

At the December 13th General Meeting ...

Legislator McCaffrey Honors Champion Bulldogs at General Meeting

Hauppauge, NY, December 17th, 2019:  On Wednesday, October 2nd, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey welcomed the Lindenhurst High School Varsity Football team at the December General Meeting of the Legislature.

At the December 17th General M...

Legislator McCaffrey Celebrates PAGE Graduation

Hauppauge, NY:  On Friday August 9th, Legislator McCaffrey joined several of his counterparts to celebrate the graduation of the participants of the Suffolk County Legislature PAGE Program.

Pictured alongside the Legislator is Gavin Gannon, who se...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Groundbreaking

Lindenhurst, NY, October 2nd, 2019:  On Wednesday, October 2nd, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey joined other government and business officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for The Wel.

Legislator McCaffrey was proud to be on hand for t...

Legislator McCaffrey Cheers on Young Athletes at Annual Pep Rally

Lindenhurst, NY, September 10, 2018:  On Saturday, September 8, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey spoke to a crowd of hundreds at the annual Lindenhurst Football and Cheerleading League Pep Rally.

Legislator McCaffrey congratulated the boa...

Legislator McCaffrey Honors Intern at Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Lindenhurst, NY: On Sunday, June 10, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Troop 2014’s Kyle McCarthy. The ceremony took place at the American Legion Post in Lindenhurst and was atte...

Legislator McCaffrey Join Lindenhurst Village Officials at Revitalization Event

LINDENHURST, NY, March 12, 2018: On Monday, March 12, 2018, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended a Lindenhurst Village downtown revitalization event with Lindenhurst Village officials, including Mayor Mike Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryanne Weckerle and trust...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Trunk or Treat Event in Lindenhurst

LINDENHURST, NY, November 6, 2017:  On Saturday, October 28, 2017, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey joined colleagues, friends and members of the community at the Lindenhurst Community Cares third annual Trunk or Treat event. 

The purpose of th...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Brian Schleicher Softball Tournamanet

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended the second annual Brian Schleicher Memorial Softball Tournament at Thomas A. Brennan Field in Lindenhurst. This year’s tournament benefited "Share the Voice," an orga...

Legislator McCaffrey Helps Surprise Local Resident at 95th Birthday Party

On Saturday, September 30, Legislator McCaffrey celebrated the 95th birthday of Vincent Weckerle at a surprise party. Vincent Weckerle has served 60 years as a member of the Lindenhurst Fire Department, helped establish the Department’s first Re...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Babylon Village Shopping Crawl

On Sunday, October 1, Legislator McCaffrey attended the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Shopping Crawl.

“This is a great event that seems to grow every year and does a great job of promoting Babylon’s thriving bus...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Annual Lindenhurst Oktoberfest

On Sunday, October 1, Legislator McCaffrey and his office participated in the Annual Lindenhurst Rotary Oktoberfest, offering information on County services and greeting residents in the community. This was the 20th installation of the Oktoberfest.

&ld...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Babylon Town Hall

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended a Pink Pumpkin Patch Festival at Babylon Town Hall with several colleagues from County and local government.The purpose of this event was to raise money and support for Breas...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Harvest Fest

On Saturday, October 7, 2017, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey attended the 3rd Annual Long Island Harvest Fest in Fireman’s Park in Lindenhurst Village.The event was hosted by the Lindenhurst Fire Department Chemical and Salvage Company #2 and featur...

Legislator McCaffrey Hosts Community One-on-One Meeting with Residents

LINDENHURST, NY, October 17, 2017:  On Tuesday, October 10, 2017, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and his office hosted a one on one meeting with constituents to speak with them about community issues most important to them.

He spent one-on-one time wi...

Legislator McCaffrey Attends Tour At GKN Aerospace With Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County

Amityville, NY: On Monday, July 17th, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R- Lindenhurst) attended a tour at GKN Aerospace with the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC). The tour took place at GKN’s location in Amityville and was attended...

Press Release Archives

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