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Persons Of The Year 2014 - William R. 'Doc' Spencer, MD

Jan
9
2015

Every year, Long Islander News honors a person who has made a significant contribution to the Town of Huntington. We look for a dynamic force who has made history, gone above and beyond a call of duty, and made Huntington a better place.

For 2014, that person is Legislator William Spencer.

Now in his third year as a lawmaker, Spencer has waged major battles to pass legislation important to him – and he usually wins the fight. Whether tackling energy drinks, barring dangerous fracking byproducts from being used in the county, securing millions in aid for Northport Village to complete mandated sewage treatment plant upgrades and winning his biggest political and legislative battle to raise the tobacco-buying age in Suffolk...| read more ››

Huntington Residents Win Free Septic Systems

Dec
16
2014

A Huntington couple received a free septic system as part of a pilot-program to help reduce nitrogen contamination in Suffolk County’s water supply.

Jeanne and Gustavo Sawicki were the winners in the district served by Leg. William Spencer, D-Centerport.

In total, 19 homeowners were chosen by lottery on Monday at a general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature. More than 130 Suffolk residents applied to participate in the septic lottery. The applicants were vetted to ensure they met the required criteria for installation of the advanced wastewater treatment systems.

The advanced wastewater treatment systems, which were donated by four national manufacturers, are valued at up to $15,000 per system, officials said.

“This initiative represents a significant step in improving the...| read more ››

Suffolk County Approves Legislation Calling For Park Exercise Prescriptions

Suffolk County has approved legislation allowing for prescriptions for exercise in parks. (Credit: CBS2)
Nov
20
2014

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — In a first for the Tri-State Area, health care professionals in the suburbs may soon be giving patients unusual prescriptions.

As CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan reported, the patients are receiving a doctor’s prescription not for medication, but for serious exercise in the form of walking in parks.

“It is unusual, but I do think that it’s necessary,” said Susan Monahan, who received a prescription. “I just had a physical yesterday, and was told that — even though we do the walk – that being more active is better.”

Monahan is part of a group of airline workers that walks at lunch every day. They are keenly aware of legislation that just passed in Suffolk County, establishing a...| read more ››

Legislator collects school supplies for the homeless

Jul
28
2014

Suffolk County Legis. William Spencer is collecting new school supplies for homeless children as part of a Long Island-wide drive.

Spencer (D-Centerport) is participating in the “Supply Our Students” drive, hosted by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, according to a statement from his office.

The drive, which is in its ninth year, distributes hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need before the start of each school year. Last year, 1,200 children received backpacks and supplies, according to the statement.

“Through the donations received during this drive, we are able to provide every child with the supplies they need to excel in school,” Spencer said in the statement.

“All children deserve the chance to learn...| read more ››

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