Suffolk County, NY Focus

CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.

In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189

Check out their program schedule here.


REFORM NY STATE:

It has becoming increasingly clear that New York politics is corrupt and inefficient almost across the board. Almost every single political party, whether Republicans, Conservatives, Indpendence Party, Teabaggers (their name for themselves), Democratic Party or Working Families Party, has been tainted by corruption. So far only the Greens seem fairly clean.

Simply put, this state is messed up politically. That is not to say there aren't some very good elected officials out there. People like NYC Comptroller John Liu, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Assemblyman Jim Brennan, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, etc. are excellent people who I am proud to support. But for each of these good folk there are people like the recently indicted Espadas, Hiram "the slasher" Monserrate, Clarence Norman, David Yassky, Diane Gordon, "Public" Advocate Bill de Blasio, Assemblyman Vito Lopez, City Councilman Steve Levin, State Senator John Sampson...all corrupt as hell or scandals waiting to happen.

So what do you and I do as proud Progressive Democrats? Well, one of the top organizations in NY State fighting for reform is the The Brennan Center for Justice. I recommend them as a resource for all Reform-minded New Yorkers.

The latest from the Brennan Center:

In an effort to change the way the business is run in Albany, the Brennan Center for Justice, Citizens Union, Common Cause/NY, League of Women Voters of New York State, and New York Public Interest Research Group sent the following letters to members of the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate, outlining the specific rules reforms each chamber can take to make New York's Legislature more democratic, transparent, and accountable.

Letter to New York State Assembly Members

Letter to New York State Senators

Let's hope the call for reform starts to take root before NY State becomes as infamous for corruption as Chicago and Louisiana have.


BLOGGING NY STATE: the best state-wide political blog is the The Albany Project.

I will also mention:

Drum Major Institute: Politics, Policy and the American Dream

and Reform NY is the blog of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law


NAACP IN SUFFOLK COUNTY:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.

Here are some local branches of the NAACP:

Brookhaven NAACP
PO BOX 621
Port Jefferson Stat, NY 11776
631-474-0099

Islip Town NAACP
80 LEAF AVENUE
Central Islip, NY 11722

Islip Town NAACP Youth Council
571 Grand Boulevard
Brentwood, NY 11717

Eastern Long Island NAACP
33 FLYING POINT ROAD
Southampton, NY 11969

Eastern Long Island NAACP Youth Council
PO BOX 2699
Southampton, NY 11969

Huntington NAACP
PO BOX 3044
Huntington Station, NY 11746

Central Long Island NAACP
PO BOX 688
Amityville, NY 17701
631-789-2051

Central Long Island NAACP Youth Council
155 N 25TH STREET
Wyandanch, NY 11798


National Jewish Democratic Council:

The National Jewish Democratic Council is the trusted voice and resource for Democratic office holders, candidates and party organizations to better understand and engage with the Jewish community. NJDC mobilizes the Jewish community and convenes opinion leadership to support the Democratic promise for all Americans. We look to our Jewish tradition to guide us on the issues of social and economic justice, religious pluralism and the peace and security of the State of Israel that will be the hallmark of our work.

NJDC believes that through our work in Democratic Party politics, we can ensure a better world for our children and grandchildren.

For more information, or to become a member of the New York chapter, contact msudco2@aol.com.


Drinking Liberally Groups in Suffolk County: Political Action through Social Interaction

Bayport Drinking Liberally:
* When? First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
* Where? Sage Cafe, 4 Montauk Highway
* Hosted by Peter Haynes | Chip Watterson

Huntingon Drinking Liberally:
* When? Third Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm
* Where? Rookies Sports Club, 70 Gerard Street
* Hosted by Hillary Hess


Stonewall Democrats of Suffolk County: PO Box 312 Brightwaters, NY 11718
Phone:631-439-0203 Fax:800-863-3359
E-mail: info@stonewalldemsofsuffolk.org

Since 1997, the purpose of the Gay Democrats of Suffolk County has been to interview Democratic candidates running for office on ballots in Suffolk County and to support and/or endorse those candidates who are responsive to issues concerning the Gay and Lesbian community. We aspire to be an active participant and voice within the Suffolk County Democratic Party as well as the community at large. Since 1997 we have been registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections as "Gay Democrats of Suffolk County" however we have changed our name to be recognized as "Stonewall Democrats of Suffolk County"

GLBT Democrats of Suffolk County: This is the official website for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Democrats of Suffolk County, formerly Gay Democrats of Suffolk County.. We exist as a charter from the Suffolk County Democratic Committee - the Honorable Richard H. Schaffer Chair, and as such we act as a liaison between our community and the Democratic Party in Suffolk County.

As a service to the GLBT Democratic Community we have established a Yahoo information and posting site at www.GayAndLesbianDemocratsOfSuffolkCounty@yahoogroups.com

For more info, contact ph: 631-399-3048 or email: info@glbtdemsofsuffolkcounty.org

Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee: Welcome to the Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee (BTDC) Website. BTDC is a vibrant grassroots political organization that provides the resources and infrastructure to elect local Democrats to public office. We have an array of political activities for you to participate in, as well as internships for high school, college and graduate students. For more info call: (631) 689-7315 or go here to volunteer.

Huntington New York Democratic Committee: It has been said by Will Rogers that "We don't belong to an organized political party, we're Democrats." And later, another great Democrat said, "If the Democratic Party was in France, it would be five parties."Maybe these men were right, but we believe that this is our great strength - our ability to hold a variety of opinions on a topic without being exclusionary or divisive.We are indeed a great tent where people with many varying views can come together and exchange ideas and work toward the common goal of caring for people by providing GOOD GOVERNMENT. We respect each others differences, and celebrate the variety of life experiences which have helped to create the dazzling mosaic that is the Democratic Party. Individually, we may not have it all, but TOGETHER we have the keys to successful governing. We hope that this website will provide an interesting introduction to our Party and that through it you may be intrigued enough to perhaps join us at our monthly meetings or on the Campaign Trail OR BOTH.

Our office is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please feel free to call or write.

Huntington Town Democratic Committee
50 Gerard Street, Suite 110
Huntington New York 11743
Phone (631) 421-3399
Fax (631)421-3357
email: chair@huntingtondems.org

Smithtown Democratic Committee

Smithtown Democratic Committee members are part of over 1,300 Suffolk residents, of Suffolk's ten towns, who are members of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. We are the volunteers whose grassroots activities give our candidates the edge in tough campaigns. We are united by principles and philosophy and we work together to make sure that our elected officials embody our beliefs.

Find local Democratic events in Smithtown by clicking here.

Islip Town Democratic Committee meets at the Headquarters monthly on the second Tuesday in West Sayville, NY

93 Main St
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 567-DEMS (3367)

Southampton Democratic Committee: They're still getting their website up and running, but you can sign up for their email list or find out how to get involved by going here.

You can also check out their Facebook site.

Suffolk County Democrat Committee: Over 1,300 Suffolk residents of Suffolk's ten towns are members of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. We are the volunteers whose grassroots activities give our candidates the edge in tough campaigns. We are united by principles and philosophy and we work together to make sure that our elected officials embody our beliefs. To volunteer, go here.


BIODIESEL IN SUFFOLK COUNTY:

I also want to highlight where you can get biodiesel fuel in Suffolk County.

Burts Reliable, 1515 Youngs Avenue, Southold, NY, 11971, 631-765-3767, Offers B20 (good in ANY diesel engine) and B100 (pure biodiesel), CREDIT CARD/24 HOUR/SELF-SERVE


GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE SUFFOLK COUNTY AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages

Good Harvest Financial Group, Inc.
www.goodharv.com
Fee-based non-commission financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting firm serving the NY metropolitan area. Access to wide range of resources, including private money managers, no-load mutual funds, and low-income housing and community development investments. Specialize in high-net-worth situations, while available to a diverse clientele. Services are highly personalized and confidential.
Phone: (631)423-6501
Fax: (631)421-5701
164 Flower Hill Rd.
Huntington, NY 11743-2309

New Alternatives Fund, Inc.
www.newalternativesfund.com
Socially responsible mutual fund emphasizing alternative energy and the environment (established 1982). Investments include: wind, solar, and geothermal energy, biofuels, run-of-river hydro, fuel cells, energy conservation, clean water, natural foods, and pollution control. Excludes: weapons, animal testing, and nuclear power. "See our track record and list of investments."
Phone: (800)423-8383
Fax: (631)423-7393
150 Broadhollow Rd.
PH 02
Melville, NY 11747

USA Recycling Services, Inc.
www.usarecyclingservices.com
Recycling and solid waste management facility licensed by NY State DEC. We perform onsite waste audits. Our facility is open to the public.
Phone: (631)368-5533
Fax: (516)368-5543
499 Lawrence Rd.
Kings Park, NY 11754

Castle Ink Cartridges
www.castleink.com
High quality, low cost ink cartridges and laser toner for all printer types.
Phone: (917)364-6232
37 Wyckoff St.
Greenlawn, NY 11740

Maggie Wood Design & Consulting
www.maggiewood.com
Expert green building and design consultants. Collaborating with architects, designers, and builders, we ensure the highest green standards. New construction, renovations, and lifestyle consulting. LEED AP.
Phone: (631)276-9633
Fax: (631)276-9633
P.O. Box 400
652 Peconic Bay Blvd.
Jamesport, NY 11947

Greener Country
www.greenercountry.com
"The sooner green becomes mainstream the better. We carry a full line of high-quality environmentally preferable products."
Phone: (877)680-6010
Fax: (631)319-6588
850 Lincoln Ave.
Ste. 15
Bohemia, NY 11716-4112

World Village Fair Trade Market
www.fairtrademarket.org/market.asp
"Come to our market and help 35 or more countries when you shop!" Offers organic coffees, teas, chocolate, jewelry, wood carvings, baskets, music, mirrors, clothing, and gift items. All profits go to help feed and educate orphans in Zambia and Kenya. "Come join us on the journey to a united world."
Phone: (631)728-7880
101 W Montauk Hwy Ste 4
Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Flexocleaners
www.flexocleaners.com
Provides the entire flexographic printing industry with chemically superior, ink removing cleaners while responsibly protecting and preserving its community with ecologically safe products.
Phone: (888)353-9625
Fax: (631)885-8945
40 Sawgrass Dr Ste 1
Bellport, NY 11713


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