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Legislator Anker Honors Shoreham-Wading River Champion Swimmer

RIVERHEAD, NY – On Tuesday, April 9, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Shoreham-Wading River High School student Jason Louser at the General Meeting of the Legislature with a proclamation for his accomplishments as a competi...

Celebrate Suffolk County Parks for Free During Parks Appreciation Week

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Tuesday, April 16, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker was joined by Legislator Kara Hahn to announce “Parks Appreciation Week” in Suffolk County. The week, which runs from Saturday, April 20 ...

Honoring Wading River Firefighters

WADING RIVER, NY – On Saturday, April 6, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Wading River Fire Department at its annual Installation Dinner at East Wind in Wading River. The celebration included honoring local firefighters ...

Recognizing Suffolk County’s Top Cops

BRENTWOOD, NY – On Friday, April 5, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the 2019 STOP-DWI Top Cop Awards Ceremony at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood. Awards were presented to officers of law enforcement who have...

Legislator Anker Brings Scam Awareness to Residents

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – On Monday, April 1, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, Chairwoman of the Seniors and Consumer Protection Legislative Committee, provided a scam awareness presentation to the members of the Terryville Homemakers. Legislat...

Legislator Anker Honors Miller Place Firefighters

ST. JAMES, NY – On Saturday, March 30^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Miller Place Fire Department to celebrate the Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner at Flowerfield in St. James. The celebration included hono...

Legislator Anker Congratulates Boy Scout Troop 187’s Newest Eagle Scout

Ridge, NY – On Saturday, March 16^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at the Middle Island Presbyterian Church to honor Troop 187’s newest Eagle Scout, William Henry Langan....

Bea Ruberto Honored as a 2019 Suffolk County Woman of Distinction

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, March 26^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Bea Ruberto as one of the 2019 Suffolk County Women of Distinction. The Legislature hosted a Women of Distinction Luncheon t...

Honoring Local Farmers at the 100th Annual Long Island Farm Bureau Awards Gala

Riverhead, NY – On Friday, March 22^nd, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Long Island Farm Bureau’s 100^th Annual Awards Gala at the Polish Hall in Riverhead. This year, Long Island Farm Bureau honored Frank Bey...

Legislator Anker Honors Miller Place Eagle Scouts

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Saturday, March 16^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony at Miller Place High School to honor Troop 204’s newest Eagle Scouts, Ryan Salvia, Daniel Thomps...

Celebrating Rocky Point’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

ROCKY POINT, NY- On Sunday, March 17^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker participated in the 69^th Annual Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Legislator Anker was joined by local elected officials, Friends of St. Patrick volunteers, Parade...

National Consumer Protection Week March 3 – 9, 2019

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is promoting consumer education during National Consumer Protection Week (March 3 - 9), and is encouraging residents to understand their rights and how to avoid scams.

“As the C...

Legislator Anker Honors Police K9 Veterinarian

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Wednesday, February 13, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Dr. Charles Greco at the General Meeting of the Legislature with a proclamation for his work as the veterinarian for the Suffolk County Police Depa...

Legislator Anker & Sound Beach Civic to Host Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training Class

Who:

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, 6^th Legislative District

Sound Beach Civic Association

What:

On Monday, April 8^th, Legislator Anker and the Sound Beach Civic Association will be hosting an opioid overdose prevention program and Narcan tr...

Legislator Anker Wishes Marie Mack a Happy 100th Birthday

Mount Sinai, NY – On Sunday, January 27^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the 100^th birthday celebration of Mount Sinai resident, Marie Mack, held at the Sonoma Grill in Holtsville. In attendance were 75 guests, includin...

Hunger Affects All Family Members, Including Pets! Legislator Sarah Anker Holds Pet Food Drive

MOUNT SINAI, NY – From January to April 1^st, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is partnering with Long Island Cares for a pet food drive at her office in Mount Sinai. Donations for all pets including those with paws, fins, wings, tai...

Suffolk County Heroin and Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel Releases Final Report

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Monday, December 31^st, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and the members of the Suffolk County Heroin and Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel released their final report, which includes a detailed outline of the panel’s ac...

Connecting Students, Business, and Community: Legislator Anker Attends CEO Partnership Meeting

SHOREHAM, N.Y. – Legislator Anker attended the Career & Employment Options (CEO) School Business Partnership meeting at Shoreham-Wading River High School. The goal of CEO’s School Business Partnerships is to provide opport...

Legislator Anker Joins CE Bellone at Bill Signing to Raise Fine for Sale of Nicotine to Minors

MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. – On Thursday, December 20^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken, Suffolk County Police Department C...

Legislator Anker Congratulates Liquid Nicotine Poster Contest Winner at General Meeting

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – On Tuesday, December 18^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker congratulated and presented a proclamation to Rohan Akmal of Longwood Middle School, the winner of the Suffolk County “Dangers of Liquid Nicotine&rd...

Middle Island Field of Dreams Moves Forward

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, December 18^th, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved a Procedural Motion to pursue the acquisition of the blighted old Kmart property in Middle Island. With th...

Shoreham Village Deer Forum

SHOREHAM, N.Y. – On Sunday, December 2^nd, Suffolk County Legislators Sarah Anker and Bridget Fleming attended the Shoreham Village Deer Forum, an educational meeting designed to inform attendees about Long Island’s increasing ...

Legislator Anker Attends Office for the Aging Public Hearing

HAMPTON BAYS, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Anker recently attended a public hearing for the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at the Town of Southampton Senior Center in Hampton Bays. The purpose of the hearing was to allow the publ...

Legislator Anker Attends Saddle Rock Ranch Open House For “Rides for American Pride” Program

MIDDLE ISLAND, N.Y. – On Wednesday, November 14^th, Legislator Sarah Anker attended the official announcement of the “Rides for American Pride” program at Saddle Rock Ranch in Middle Island.

Co-hosted by Family Residen...

Legislator Anker Attends Operation-Initiative Foundation Workshop for Veterans

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – On Saturday, November 17, Legislator Anker attended the Fall 2018 Holistic Healing Workshop for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Mild Traumatic Injuries at the American Legion Wilson Ritch Pos...

Legislator Anker Honors Long Island Ladies Trapshooting Champion

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – On Tuesday,  November 20^th,  Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker presented Marilyn Lehrfeld with a proclamation for being named the Long Island Ladies Trapshooting Champion. A teacher by profession, Marilyn ...

Mt. Sinai Turkey Trot Raises Funds for a Good Cause

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Saturday, November 24^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined hundreds of students, parents, and faculty members at Mt. Sinai’s 8^th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run. Coordinated by the high school...

Celebrating Rocky Point’s Alumni Wall of Honor

ROCKY POINT, N.Y. – On Friday, November 16, Legislator Anker joined the Rocky Point community at the unveiling of the Alumni Wall of Honor at Rocky Point High School to celebrate those who graduated from the Rocky Point School District ...

Legislator Anker Honors Boy Scout Troop 204 Eagle Scouts

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Saturday, November 17^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony at Miller Place High School to honor Troop 204’s newest Eagle Scouts, Liam Schibi and Luke Sc...

Commemorating Veterans Day with Sound Beach

SOUND BEACH, NY – On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have fought for our freedom and the active duty military personnel who continue to fight for us at home and overseas. On Monday, November 12^th, Suffolk County Le...

Commemorating Veterans Day with Longwood

MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have fought for our freedom and the active duty military personnel who continue to fight for us at home and overseas. On Sunday, November 11^th, Suffolk County ...

Compassion Through Community Service

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Thursday, November 8^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Mount Sinai High School Honor Society Volunteer Fair. In order to imbue a sense of community and caring for others, the Honor Society hosted...

Legislator Anker Recognizes LICADD Honoree Kym Laube

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Sunday, October 28th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the 29th Annual Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) Peter Sweisgood Breakfast at the Radisson Hotel in Hauppauge. The breakfast is...

Legislator Anker Celebrates Our Veterans at Suffolk County Marathon

PATCHOGUE, NY – On Sunday, October 28th, Legislator Sarah Anker participated by recognizing runners at the 4th Annual Suffolk County Marathon held at the Family Services YMCA in Patchogue. Every year the event raises funds to expanded v...

Coram Fire Commissioner Van Johnson Honored

CORAM, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker recently honored Coram Fire Department Commissioner Vandorn “Van” Johnson III as part of the Suffolk County Legislature Recognition Program for Firefighter and EMS Personnel. ...

Legislator Anker Attends 1st Annual Anthony Bocchimuzzo Memorial Scholarship Fund 5K

YAPHANK, NY – On Sunday, October 14th, Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Bocchimuzzo family, friends and colleagues at Suffolk County Police Headquarters in Yaphank tor the 1st Annual Anthony Bocchimuzzo Memorial Scholarship Fund 5K Run. Anthony...

Rocky Point Historical Society Hosts 22nd Annual Tea

ROCKY POINT, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Rocky Point Historical Society for their 22nd Annual Tea on Sunday, October 14th, at VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point. The annual tea brought together historical society members and ...

Legislator Anker Celebrates Long Island's Top 50 Women in Business

WOODBURY, NY – On Thursday, October 18th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart to honor 50 women from across Long Island at the Long Island Business News Top 50 Women in Business Awards a...

Legislator Anker Attends 4th Annual Thomas Cutinella Patriot Run

WADING RIVER, N.Y. – On Sunday, October 14th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the 4th Annual Patriot Run at Wildwood State Park in Wading River in honor of Thomas Cutinella, a Shoreham-Wading River High School student who passed a...

Legislator Anker Sponsors Legislation to Acquire Middle Island Property for Open Space

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, October 2nd, the Suffolk County Legislature voted to approve Procedural Motion 13, which authorizes the County Division of Real Property to make an offer to purchase four parcels of land off of Whiskey Road i...

Legislator Anker Announces Public Hearing of the Heroin and Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is pleased to announce that there will be a public hearing of the Suffolk County Heroin and Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel on Thursday, October 25th at 5:30 PM in the Riverhead Legislati...

Pink Tree for Hope at Heritage Park

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Wednesday, October 3rd, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and the North Shore Neighbors Breast Cancer Coalition hosted a tree lighting ceremony for the Pink Tree of Hope at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. The tree will be ...

Legislator Anker Attends Rocky Point VFW Post #6249 Wounded Warrior Golf Outing

MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. – On Monday, September 24th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars Rocky Point Post #6249 11th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Outing at the Willow Creek Country Club in Mount Sinai. This year&...

Suffolk County Legislature Designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – On October 2nd, the Suffolk County Legislature voted to designate October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Suffolk County. Introduced by Legislator Sarah Anker, the legislation aims to increase awareness on the basic hum...

Legislator Anker Attends Pet Adopt-A-Thon

SOUND BEACH, N.Y. – On Saturday, September 22nd, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Sound Beach Civic Association’s annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon. This year’s Adopt-A-Thon was dedicated to and renamed after Sal Ming...

Legislator Anker Attends Davis House Yard Sale and Craft Fair

CORAM, N.Y. – On Saturday, September 22nd, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Davis Town Meeting House Society 6th Annual Yard Sale and Craft Fair. The Yard Sale and Craft Fair hosted vendors selling household goods, toys, cloth...

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Brookhaven National Laboratory's Community Advisory Council

UPTON, NY – On Thursday, September 13th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Community Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC was formed in 1998 to advise the Laboratory ...

Legislator Anker & Wading River Civic to Host Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training Class

Who:

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, 6th Legislative District

Wading River Civic Association

What:

On Thursday, October 25th, Legislator Anker and the Wading River Civic Association will be hosting an opioid overdose prevention program and Na...

Legislator Anker Celebrates RSVP’s 46th Anniversary

HOLBROOK, N.Y. – On Wednesday, September 12th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Suffolk’s 46th Annual Tribute Day at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The eve...

Legislator Anker Warns About the Dangers of Liquid Nicotine

MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker has announced the commencement of the county-wide “The Dangers of Liquid Nicotine” poster contest. This contest is being held as per Resolution Number 187-2018, introduced by Legislator An...

Lighting of the Pink Tree for Hope at Heritage Park

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, the North Shore Neighbors Breast Cancer Coalition and the Heritage Trust will be hosting a tree lighting ceremony for the Pink Tree for Hope ...

Remembering September 11th

Rocky Point, NY – On Tuesday, September 11th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Rocky Point Fire Department in honoring those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. The memorial service was attended by elected of...

Legislator Anker Attends Grand Re-Opening of Massage Envy Rocky Point

ROCKY POINT, NY – On Friday, September 7th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the ribbon cutting for the re-opening of Massage Envy in Rocky Point. The ribbon cutting was part of an all-day event where members of the community could...

Legislators Anker and Fleming Honor Advocate for the Visually Impaired at Suffolk County Legislature

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – On Wednesday, September 5th, Suffolk County Legislators Sarah Anker and Bridget Fleming presented Michael A. Jordan with a proclamation for his work for Long Island’s blind and visually impaired community. Mr. Jordan ...

Legislator Anker Announces Two Public Hearings of the Heroin and Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is pleased to announce that there will be two public hearings of the Suffolk County Heroin and Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel. The first hearing will be held on Monday,...

Legislator Sarah Anker Welcomes “What’s for Dinnah?” to Sound Beach

SOUND BEACH, NY – On Wednesday, August 29th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker welcomed “What’s for Dinnah?” restaurant to Sound Beach. What’s for Dinnah? offers refrigerated and portioned hom...

Legislator Anker Honors NY Sportscene Children’s Foundation

 SMITHTOWN, NY – On Monday, August 27th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the New York Sportscene Children’s Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic at Stonebridge Golf Links and Country Club in Smithtown. The event ra...

Neglected Parcel Cleaned Up at Coram Shopping Center

CORAM, N.Y. – The Coram Plaza Revitalization Task Force received good news today when they saw that a problem area in front of the Home Depot Shopping Center was cleared of invasive brush and debris.

The New York State Department of Transportatio...

Legislator Anker Attends 10th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Outing

Wading River, NY – On Thursday, August 9th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Birchwood Veteran’s Group 10th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Outing at Great Rock Golf Club in Wading River. The money raised at this event wa...

Suffolk County Legislature Votes to Appraise Middle Island Property for Open Space Acquisition

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, July 17th, 2018, the Suffolk County Legislature voted unanimously to appraise four parcels of land off of Whiskey Road in Middle Island owned by Stone Point Group, LLC, for open space acquisition. The resolution, spon...

Legislator Anker Joins CE Steve Bellone at Bill Signing for Rails to Trails Project Funding

SHOREHAM, NY – On Friday, July 27, Legislator Sarah Anker joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone for a bill signing event approving the bonding of funds to advance the Rails to Trails recreational path. The bill, which was overwhelmingly ...

Little Flower Thanks First Responders

WADING RIVER, NY – On Thursday, July 12, 2018 Legislator Sarah Anker attended First Responder’s Day at Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River. The event, which was held at the Monsignor John T. Fagan Campus, was hos...

Legislators Anker and Hahn Honor the Coalition of Fraternal and Veterans Organization

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Legislators Sarah Anker and Kara Hahn presented proclamations to the Coalition of Fraternal and Veterans Organizations at the General Legislative Meeting. The seven organizations that make up the Coaliti...

Celebrating Neon 2018 Tesla Birthday Expo

SHOREHAM, NY – On Saturday, July 14, Legislator Sarah Anker joined community residents, Tesla board members, volunteers, local and international officials and Astronaut Greg Olsen to celebrate Nikola Tesla’s birthday and honor those th...

Suffolk County Legislature Approves Funding for Rails to Trails Project

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 the Suffolk County Legislature, in a bi-partisan effort, voted overwhelmingly to approve the bonding of funds to advance the Rails to Trails recreational path project. The resolution, which approved the ...

County 9-1-1 Call Center Renamed to Honor Police Officer

YAPHANK, NY – On Saturday, July 7th, Legislator Sarah Anker was honored to join the Bocchimuzzo family, elected officials, friends and colleagues at the renaming of the 9-1-1 Call Center in Yaphank, in honor of Anthony “Tony”...

Celebrating Independence Day with the Village of Shoreham

SHOREHAM, NY – On Wednesday, July 4th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner and the Village of Shoreham at its annual Independence Day celebration. The holiday began with a parade through the v...

Legislator Sarah Anker Hosts Senior Health Fair

SHOREHAM, NY – On Friday, June 29th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and the Stony Brook University Hospital Trauma Center hosted a Senior Health and Wellness Expo at St. Mark’s Church in Shoreham. Among the services offered at t...

Legislator Anker Celebrates Grand Opening of The Coram Center

Coram, N.Y. – On Monday, June 18th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the grand opening of the Coram Center for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Also in attendance were Cary and Marisela Staller of Staller Associates who help...

Meeting Local Seniors at Annual Picnic

Ridge, N.Y. – On Friday, June 15th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Town of Brookhaven Annual Senior Citizen Picnic at Longwood Estate in Ridge. Every summer, the Town of Brookhaven Senior Citizens Division hosts this event to...

Legislator Anker Attends Mount Sinai Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet

MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. – On Sunday, June 10, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined elected officials and yacht club members at the 15th annual Mount Sinai Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. During the parade of the...

Legislator Anker Attends SASI Blue Party Gala

HOLBROOK, N.Y. – On Friday, June 8th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, Legislator Rudy Sunderman, Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Valerie Cartwright, and other elected officials attended the SASI (Specialized Autism Support and Information...

Welcoming Newly-Elected Mount Sinai Civic Association Officers

Mount Sinai, N.Y. – On Monday, June 4, Suffolk County Legislator Anker attended the Mount Sinai Civic Association to administer the oaths of office for President Ann Becker, Vice President and Corresponding Secretary Brad Arrington, Membership S...

Legislator Anker Rocks with North Shore Youth Council at Open Mic Night

Rocky Point , NY – On Friday, June 1st, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended North Shore Youth Council’s (NSYC) Open Mic Night held Rocky Point VFW Post #6249. The money raised at this event went towards suicide awareness pro...

Legislator Anker Attends People's United Bank Rocky Point Grand Opening

Rocky Point, N.Y. – On Friday, June 8th, Suffolk County Legislator Anker attended the grand opening of People’s United Bank, located inside the Rocky Point Stop and Shop. During the event, representatives from the North Shore Youth Cou...

Celebrating Local Firefighters at Coram Fire Dept. Installation Dinner

CORAM, N.Y. – On Saturday, June 9th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Coram Fire Department Installation Dinner at Land’s End Caterers in Sayville. Legislator Anker, joined by Town of Brookhaven Councilman Mike Loguer...

Legislator Anker Congratulates Pool Smart Poster Contest 2nd Place Winner at General Meeting

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – On Tuesday, June 5th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker congratulated and presented a proclamation to Sophia Trapani, the second place winner of the Suffolk County “Be Pool Smart” Poster Contest from Cor...

Legislator Anker Congratulates BNL Science Fair Winners at General Meeting

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – On Tuesday, June 5th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker congratulated and presented proclamations to Marah Palank and Natalie Chakaberia, two Brookhaven National Laboratory Science Fair winners from Rocky Point’s ...

Shoreham-Wading River Band Teacher Honored at Last Concert

Shoreham, N.Y. – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored David Minelli, the Shoreham-Wading River band teacher for 27 years, with a proclamation to celebrate his extraordinary service to his students and the dis...

Commemorating Memorial Day with the Middle Island and Sound Beach Civics

MIDDLE ISLAND and SOUND BEACH, NY – On Monday, May 28th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Middle Island Civic Association Memorial Day services at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island, and the Sound Beach Civic Association Memor...

Legislator Anker Joins Ridge Volunteer Fire Dept. for Memorial Day Service

RIDGE, NY – On Saturday, May 19th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, civic members and elected officials at the Ridge Fire Department’s Memorial Day Service. The memorial service honored ...

Legislator Anker Celebrates Grand Opening of State Farm Insurance in Miller Place

Miller Place, N.Y. – On Friday, May 11, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Anker, along with owner Laura San Nicolas, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of State Farm Insurance in Miller Place.

“It was great to welcom...

Legislator Anker Honored at North Shore Youth Council Celebration

ROCKY POINT, N.Y. – On Monday, May 14, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker was honored at the North Shore Youth Council’s Big Buddy Little Buddy and Volunteer Celebration at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. This celebration is ...Read on...

Legislator Anker Hosts Pet Supply Drive with LI Cares

MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. – From February to April 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker partnered with Long Island Cares to host a pet supply drive to help collect pet food to be donated to Baxter’s Pet Pantry. Baxter’s Pet Pa...

Comsewogue High School Opioid Project Walk Raises $3,000

COMSEWOGUE, NY – On Friday, May 4th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Legislator Kara Hahn, Brookhaven Councilwoman Valerie Cartwright, opioid awareness advocates, school staff, and students for a pledge walk around the Comsewogue Hi...

Hiking Trail Dedicated to Ray Corwin

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – On Saturday, April 28th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended a trail opening and dedication ceremony at the trailhead in Rocky Point. The trail, which covers over 12 miles and connects Rocky Point and Yap...

Legislator Anker Participates in WAR on Addiction Rally

FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. – On April 21st, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, attended the WAR on Addiction Rally at the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville. In memory of Billy Reitzig, his father, William Reitzig, organized ...

Legislator Anker Honors Sound Beach Firefighters

SOUND BEACH, NY – On Saturday, April 21st, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined TOB Councilwoman Jane Bonner and the Sound Beach Fire Department to celebrate its Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wadin...

Legislator Anker Attends Operation-Initiative Foundation Workshop for Veterans

ROCKY POINT, NY – On Saturday, April 14, 2018 Legislator Anker attended the 2018 Holistic Healing Workshop for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Mild Traumatic Injuries at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Legislator Anker Participates in 4th Annual Sarcoidosis Awareness Walk

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Saturday, April 14th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner, President of Sarcoidosis of Long Island Frank Rivera, his wife Diane Rivera, and the many members and supporters...

Legislator Anker Celebrates North Shore Little League 2018 Opening Day Ceremonies

Rocky Point, NY – On Saturday, April 14, 2018 Legislator Anker attended the 2018 North Shore Little League 2018 Opening Day Ceremonies and Parade of Players at the North Shore Little League Complex in Rocky Point. The North Shore Little League i...

Suffolk Partners with Stony Brook University to Clean Up Our Oceans

Stony Brook, NY - Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker announces a partnership with Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and Suffolk County’s Environmental Planning Department to create a Marine Debris Ed...

Legislator Anker Presents at Suffolk Independent Living Organization

Holtsville, N.Y. – On April 11, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker was the guest speaker at the Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) Transportation Committee meeting in Holtsville. Suffolk Independent Living Organization is a ...

Legislator Anker Celebrates Grand Opening of Pure Barre in Miller Place

Miller Place, N.Y. – On Saturday, March 24, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Anker, along with Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner and studio owners Cheryl Zimmer and Katie Houde, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of t...

Legislator Anker Honors Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 204

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Saturday, March 24th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended an Eagle Scout Ceremony at Miller Place High School to honor Troop 204’s newest Eagle Scouts, Peter Ian Martin and Thomas Charles Barry Jr. Legis...

Legislator Anker Honors Retiring Soup Kitchen Director Carol Moor

Rocky Point, N.Y. – On Saturday, March 24, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Carol Moor for her retirement from Director of “Invited In” soup kitchen at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rocky Point. Fo...

County Approves Appraisal Process for Pine Lake Property in Middle Island

HAUPPAUGE, NY - At the Suffolk County General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, March 20th, Introductory Resolution 1156, sponsored by Legislator Sarah Anker, was unanimously approved to begin appraisal steps for a 9.9 acre wooded parcel near Pine Lake in M...

Claudia Capie Friszell Honored as a 2018 Suffolk County Woman of Distinction

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, March 20^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Claudia Capie Friszell as one of the 2018 Suffolk County Women of Distinction. The Legislature hosted a Women of Distinction...

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Rocky Point

ROCKY POINT, NY- On Sunday, March 11^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker participated in the 68^th Annual Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Legislator Anker was joined by local elected officials, Friends of St. Patrick volunteers, Parade...

Legislator Anker Announces Two Public Information Meetings for Rails to Trails

MILLER PLACE, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is pleased to announce that there will be two public information meetings for the Port Jefferson-Wading River Rails to Trails project. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15^t...

Suffolk County 911 Call Center to Be Renamed in Memory of Anthony Bocchimuzzo

RIVERHEAD, NY – On Tuesday, March 6^th, the Suffolk County Legislature approved a resolution to rename the Suffolk County 911 Call Center in honor of the late Anthony Bocchimuzzo. The resolution was sponsored by Suffolk County Legislator...

Legislator Anker Announces Public Information Meeting for Rails to Trails

MILLER PLACE, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is pleased to announce that a public information meeting for the Port Jefferson-Wading River Rails to Trails project will be held on Thursday, March 15^th at 6:00 PM at the Miller Place Hig...

Legislator Anker Warns Residents About the Dangers of Liquid Nicotine

MOUNT SINAI, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker warns residents about the dangers of liquid nicotine, especially when used by children and teens. E-cigarettes, which contain nicotine, cause addiction, harm brain development, and...

Legislator Anker Announces Tobacco Cessation Class at North Shore Public Library

SHOREHAM, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker encourages Suffolk County residents struggling with tobacco addiction to enroll in the “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program through the Suffolk County De...

Director of Health Education, Lori Benincasa, Retires from Suffolk County After 39 Years

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Thursday, February 22^nd, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Lori Benincasa, Director of the Office of Health Education for Suffolk County. Ms. Benincasa is retiring after 39 years as a leader and advocate i...

Autism Not-for-Profit Opens New Office and Resource Center in Lake Grove

LAKE GROVE, NY – On Sunday, February 18^th, the not-for-profit organization Specialized Autism Support and Information (SASI) hosted a grand opening event at their new office and resource center in Lake Grove. Suffolk County Legislator S...

Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society Hosts Gallery Opening at Historic Hawkins House

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Saturday, February 10^th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society’s gallery opening at the historic Daniel Hawkins House in Miller P...

Local Yoga Studio Committed to Helping the Community

ROCKY POINT, NY – On Thursday, February 12, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Gentle Strength Yoga Studio with a proclamation for their commitment to helping the local community. Gentle Strength Yoga Studio, owned by Christine Ciroll...

Legislator Anker Honors Police Officers Jon-Erik Negron and Michael Schneider

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, along with Legislators Tom Muratore and Kara Hahn, honored Police Officers Jon-Erik Negron and Michael Schneider of the 6th preci...

Legislator Anker and the Sound Beach Civic to Host Narcan Training Class

SOUND BEACH, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, in conjunction with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and the Sound Beach Civic Association, will be hosting a Narcan training class on Monday, February 12th at 7:30 PM at t...

From the Desk of Legislator Sarah Anker: Priorities and Initiatives for 2018

Dear Neighbor,

It is an honor to serve as your Suffolk County Legislator, and as I enter into my 4th term I will continue to provide leadership in our county government by prioritizing fiscal responsibility, public safety, and protecting our quality of lif...

Hunger Affects All Family Members, Including Pets! Legislator Sarah Anker Holds Pet Food Drive

MOUNT SINAI, NY – From February 1st to March 1st, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is partnering with Long Island Care for a pet food drive at her office in Mount Sinai. Donations for all pets including those with paws, fins, wings, tails, hoofs, and...

Legislator Anker: Statement on Preserving 800 Acres of Coastal Forest in Shoreham

I strongly support Governor Cuomo’s proposal in the state budget to preserve the 800 acre Shoreham Woodlands. The coastal forest is a threatened landscape which contains rare, threatened, and endangered species. Clearing and developing this land...

Helen Keller Services: Offering Programs Since 1893

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Helen Keller Services, founded in 1893, is celebrating its 125th anniversary of providing programs and services that enable individuals who are blind or visually-impaired to live, work, and thrive in the communities of their c...

Legislator Anker Honors First Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 1776

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Sunday, January 14, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended an Eagle Scout Ceremony at Mount Sinai High School to honor Troop 1776’s newest Eagle Scout, James Anthony Snider. James is the first Eagle Scout f...

Legislator Anker Honors Eagle Scouts from Shoreham Troop 161

SHOREHAM, NY – On Saturday, January 6, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Boy Scout Troop 161 at St. Mark’s Church in Shoreham for an Eagle Scout Ceremony honoring Ryan Doolan, Ryan Ledda, Tyler Offut, Charles Vesely, and Dom...

Legislator Anker Honors the Miller Place Varisty Football Team

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, December 19, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored the Miller Place Varsity Football Team for winning the Division IV Suffolk County Championship. Legislator Anker was joined...

Legislator Anker Honors Eagle Scout Michael Mirabile

CORAM, NY – On Thursday, December 14, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Boy Scout Troop 560 at the Coram Fire Department for an Eagle Scout Ceremony honoring the troop’s newest Eagle Scout, Michael Mirabile. Achieving the ra...

Up on the Housetop Reindeer Paws with New Roof Shingles!

MILLER PLACE, NY – Santa came early this year when new roof shingles were recently delivered to the historic William Miller House, located on North Country Road in Miller Place and one of Long Island’s oldest standing homes dating back...

Legislator Anker Honors Cross-Country Coaches from Shoreham-Wading River

RIVERHEAD, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored Paul Koretzki and Bob Syzmanski, cross-country coaches from Shoreham-Wading River High School. Earlier this year, both coach...

Road Medians Get a Winter Cleaning

MOUNT SINAI, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker has spearheaded the winter clean-up of the road medians along New York State Route 25A. Through a partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program (SLAP) and...

Mt. Sinai Turkey Trot Raises Funds for a Good Cause

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Saturday, November 25th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined hundreds of students, parents, and faculty members at Mt. Sinai’s 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run. Coordinated by the high school&rsqu...

Holiday Food Drive to Help Local Families

MOUNT SINAI, NY – Now through December 20th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker will be collecting non-perishable food items to help local families in need. All items will be donated to the food pantry at the Mt. Sinai Congregational Church t...

Legislator Anker Honors Coram Boy Scout Troop 560’s Newest Eagle Scouts

CORAM, NY – On Thursday, November 16, 2017, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Boy Scout Troop 560 at the Coram Fire Department for an Eagle Scout Ceremony honoring the troop’s newest Eagle Scouts, Nicholas Tlockowski and James Anthony Cruz. Ach...

Legislator Sarah Anker Attends Miller Place Fire Department’s 7th Annual EMS Stuff-A-Bus Event

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Friday, November 17, 2017, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Miller Place Fire Department at their 7th Annual EMS Stuff-A-Bus event. The event took place at the Miller Place Stop and Shop where the group coll...

Legislator Anker Honors John Turner for His Years of Commitment to the Environment

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, November 21st, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker presented John Turner with a proclamation at the General Legislative Meeting in Hauppauge. John currently works at the Town of Brookhaven in the Division of Land Ma...

Legislator Anker Celebrates Veterans Day with the Longwood Community

MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – On Saturday, November 11th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Longwood Alliance, the Middle Island Civic Association, local fire department, scout troops, and members of the Longwood community at Bartlett Pond ...

Miller Place Fire Department 7th Annual “Stuff-A-Bus” Food Drive

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Friday, November 17, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Miller Place Fire Department will be hosting the 7th Annual “Stuff-A-Bus” event at the Stop & Shop in Miller Place (385 Route 25A, Miller Place). The...

Grand Opening of Dunkin’ Donuts in Rocky Point

ROCKY POINT, NY – On Saturday, October 28, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the grand opening celebration for the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Rocky Point. The new store is located in the business district across from St. Anthony of Padua Church, a...

Legislator Anker Honors Local Vietnam Veterans

ROCKY POINT, NY – To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker honored local Vietnam veterans with special pins and proclamations at an appreciation breakfast on Sunday, October 22. Legislator Ank...

Miller Place Troop 204 Honors New Eagle Scouts

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Saturday, October 21, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Boy Scout Troop 204 at the Miller Place High School for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony to recognize Jake Linkletter, Mathew Yonks, and Stephen Saric...

Renaissance Village Opens in Middle

MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – On Monday, October 16, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Renaissance Village in Middle Island. Concern for Independent Living, the Middle Island Civic Association, and elected offi...

Legislator Anker Attends Open House at Miller Place Fire Department

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Sunday, October 15, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Fire Safety Open House at the Miller Place Fire Department. The event included hands-on activities for kids, information about fire safety, burning demo...

Rocky Point Historical Society Hosts 21st Annual Tea with Special Guest Abraham Lincoln

ROCKY POINT, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Rocky Point Historical Society for their 21st Annual Tea on Sunday, October 15th, at VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point. The annual tea brought together historical society members and ...

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on October 22nd

ROCKY POINT, NY – On Sunday, October 22, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 will host a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. The event will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the VFW hall in Rocky Point (109 King Road, R...

Leisure Knoll Resident Turns 100 Years Old!

RIDGE, NY – On Tuesday, October 10, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the members of the American Legion Auxiliary at Leisure Knoll to celebrate Adelaide Pinto’s 100th birthday. Adelaide has lived in Leisure Knoll for over 3...

Pink Tree for Hope at Heritage Park

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Wednesday, October 4, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and the North Shore Neighbors Breast Cancer Coalition hosted a tree lighting ceremony for the Pink Tree of Hope at Heritage Park. The tree will be illuminated with ...

Legislator Anker Honors Eagle Scout Thomas Hart

RIDGE, NY – On Sunday, October 1, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Boy Scout Troop 187 at the Ridge Fire Department for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony to recognize Eagle Scout Thomas Michael Hart IV. Eagle Scout is the highes...

New Law Will Ensure Access to Narcan On-Site at Service Providers

HAUPPAUGE, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, the members of the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved Introductory Resolution 1679, sponsored by Legislator Sarah Anker. The resolution is a local law to ensu...

Legislator Anker Announces Fall Concert in Coram

CORAM, NY - Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is pleased to announce a fall concert scheduled for Saturday, October 21st at 1:00 PM. The concert, hosted in conjunction with Legislator Rob Calarco, the Coram Civic Association and the Coram Fire Departm...

Legislator Anker and Suffolk County Police Host Women’s Self-Defense Class

MOUNT SINAI, NY – On Thursday, September 14, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker hosted a Women’s Self-Defense training class in conjunction with the Suffolk County Police Department and Long Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The training ...

Legislator Anker Honors Local “Angels” at Second Annual Angel Awards

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, September 12, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Rhonda Klch, founder of the Equity First Foundation, to honor 23 women from across Long Island at the Second Annual Angel Awards at the Radisson Hotel in Haup...

Davis Town Meeting House Society Awarded $5,000 Suffolk County Grant

CORAM, NY – On Monday, September 11th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker awarded the Davis Town Meeting House Society with a $5,000 grant check from the Suffolk County Legislature. The grant is a Suffolk County Legislative Omnibus Grant to a...

Suffolk Legislature Approves Opiate Epidemic Advisory Panel

RIVERHEAD, NY – At the General Legislature Meeting on Wednesday, September 6th, the members of the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved Introductory Resolution 1664 to create a permanent Heroin and Opiate Advisory Panel. Suffolk Count...

Legislator Anker Supports Davis Town Meeting House Society at 5th Annual Yard Sale

CORAM, NY – On Saturday, August 26, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Davis Town Meeting House Society at their 5th Annual Yard Sale and Revolutionary War presentation. The event took place on the Great Lawn of the Davis Town Meet...

Miller Place-Mt. Sinai Historical Society Opens “Little Free Library”

MILLER PLACE, NY – On Saturday, August 19, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society for the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of their “Little Free Library” book exc...

Legislator Anker Joins Girl Scouts to Unveil Energy Conservation

YAPHANK, NY – On Tuesday, August 1, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County to introduce a new patch program that teaches scouts about the importance of energy conservation, as part of the Science,...

Legislator Anker Announces Permanent Advisory Panel to Address the Opiate Epidemic in Suffolk County

HAUPPAUGE, NY – On Tuesday, July 25th, 2017, Legislator Sarah Anker and presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory were joined by their colleagues and drug awareness and substance abuse professionals to announce an initiative to address the opiate epidem...

Legislator Anker Celebrates Independence Day with the Village of Shoreham

SHOREHAM, NY – On Tuesday, July 4th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Village of Shoreham at their annual Independence Day celebration. The holiday began with a parade through the village and included festivities that lasted throughout the...

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