Ex-County Official to Lead Health & Welfare Council

Former Suffolk deputy county executive Vanessa Baird-Streeter will become president and CEO of the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island. The organization, based in Huntington Station, was previously led by Rebecca Sanin, who was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature, representing the 16th District.  Read More …

Agencies Offered Active Shooter Training

Active shooter training will be offered to health and human service providers starting in October, the Health & Welfare Council said Wednesday. The goal is to prepare nonprofit staffers for an attack and improve situational awareness, the organization said. The free trainings will be made Read More …