Suffolk Budget: Ed Romaine Signs Pro-Housing Infrastructure Upgrades

"Suffolk County residents could see massive upgrades to its sewer systems, highways and the construction of a jail facility thanks to a three-year, $2.3 billion capital spending proposal," reported Newsday. "The proposed 2025-27 capital budget plan is the first proposal submitted by Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and is $948 million more than the previous three-year capital budget."

"Romaine, a Republican who took office in January, has repeatedly lamented the state of county properties like the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge and said investing in infrastructure is a priority for his administration...

Other projects in the 2025 plan include:

• $32.9 million for law enforcement projects, including $10 million for tasers and $12 million for new public safety vehicles.
• $25.6 million to replace a bridge along Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays over the Long Island Rail Road track.
• $23 million for downtown Smithtown sewers.
• $16.3 million to purchase public transit vehicles.
• $21 million to implement a hike and bike master plan with additions like countdown timers at crosswalks and bike lanes."