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Long Island elected officials and trade groups made a list of capital improvements worth over $5 billion that they hope Congress will fund through President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said the projects will create over 7,000 jobs and return over $6 billion back into the economy.
“It’s about creating jobs. It’s about creating economic growth. It’s about protecting water quality. All the things that are important for our future,” Bellone said.
Matthew Aracich is the president of the Nassau and Suffolk Building and Construction Trades Council. He said the money would support the workforce required to meet Long Island s infrastructure needs.
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As part of the county’s effort to boost vaccination numbers, any resident age 21 or older who receives the COVID-19 vaccine at a county-run site in May will receive a ticket that can be redeemed at several North Fork breweries, wineries and distilleries for a free drink.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the “Lift Your Spirit, Take Your Shot” initiative at Raphael Winery in Peconic Wednesday morning alongside representatives of several of the participating businesses.
Mr. Bellone pitched the initiative as a potential “win-win” to not only increase vaccinations, but also provide a boost for businesses this month.
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Get a vaccine, receive a free drink.
As part of the county’s effort to boost vaccination numbers, any resident age 21 or older who receives the COVID-19 vaccine at a county-run site in May will receive a ticket that can be redeemed at several North Fork breweries, wineries and distilleries for a free drink.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the “Lift Your Spirit, Take Your Shot” initiative at Raphael Winery in Peconic Wednesday morning alongside representatives of several of the participating businesses.
Mr. Bellone pitched the initiative as a potential “win-win” to not only increase vaccinations, but also provide a boost for businesses this month.