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Training hub to address LI's shortage of factory workers gets thumbs-up

Dec

2018

A proposed training hub to address the shortage of factory workers on Long Island moved a small step closer to reality Monday.

A resolution calling for the establishment of “a regional training facility with an apprenticeship component” to serve local plants was endorsed by a majority of the 22-member Long Island Manufacturing Task Force during a meeting in Hauppauge.

Suffolk Legis. William J. Lindsay III, who co-chairs the task force, said the resolution will be among the recommendations given to the county legislature on ways to strengthen manufacturing. He said the task force will now develop a detailed proposal on the training center| read more ››

'Shark Tank'-inspired panel proposed in Suffolk

Sep

2018

Suffolk County Legis. William J. Lindsay III wants to bring a version of TV’s “Shark Tank” reality show to Suffolk.

A Lindsay bill that will go to the full legislature for a vote Tuesday would allow business experts, academics or residents to appear before a bipartisan eight-member county committee to pitch proposals to cut costs in county government or increase efficiencies. The panel would choose between proposals and forward their recommendations to the county legislature.| read more ››

William J. Lindsay III to represent Suffolk’s 8th Legislative District

Nov

2017

In four years in office, William Lindsay III has proved to be thoughtful and pragmatic. His signature issues are critical to Suffolk’s future. Lindsay, 45, of Bohemia, is a strong proponent of economic development, and favors more rental housing and higher density around transit hubs to keep young adults home. He is also pushing hard for sewer expansion into Oakdale, West Sayville and Sayville to improve water quality and regenerate downtowns.| read more ››

Suffolk Announces New Program to Help Protect Parks

Aug

2017

Suffolk County announced a new program Monday to help safeguard our parks from vandalism and dumping of hazardous waste or trash. The park system has added a special phone number-- 631-854-1423--so that patrons can let the department know about unsafe or other illicit activities.

The number is part of the new RID--Report Illegal Dumping--program. Criminal activity should be reported directly to 911.

For more information, see this page: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/404error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/Departments/...| read more ››

Lindsay Once Again Calls for Government Consolidation

Nov

2016

(SUFFOLK COUNTY – NY) Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay recently introduced legislation that would give voters the chance to consolidate the Suffolk County Legislature from 18 elected members down to just 13 in a 2017 referendum. Budgetary woes and countywide fiscal challenges influenced Lindsay’s proposal to shrink the county’s legislative body, which will reduce redundancies, increase transparency, and promote greater government efficiency to better serve Suffolk residents.

As a Freshman Legislator in 2014, Lindsay sponsored and passed a referendum to finally consolidate the Comptroller and Treasurer’s office, ending a decade’s old debate and eliminating the antiquated system of having duplicative financial officer positions. This proposal has been lauded as a victory for taxpayers - saving over $1.29 million dollars in...| read more ››

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