Support local journalism.

Now more than ever, local news matters.

Topic

Rob Trotta

County Executive Steve Bellone delivering the state of the county address earlier this year. (Courtesy photo)

Suffolk Closeup With annual budget approaching $3 billion, is Suffolk a sinking ship?

by Oct 8, 2016
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has proposed a $2.96 billion budget for 2017, calling for new or increased fees to make up for slumping sales tax revenues.

Suffolk Closeup Trotta’s campaign finance bill takes aim at Suffolk’s pay-to-play politics

by May 7, 2016
The reform bill by Fort Salonga Republican Rob Trotta, a retired Suffolk police detective would put strict limits on campaign finance contributions to incumbents and candidates for county offices.
RiverheadLOCAL