‘Doc’ Spencer in Jail After Pleading Guilty in Deal

William “Doc” Spencer, whose arrest in October 2020 shocked leaders in the local world of both medicine and politics, and led to a stunning fall from grace, was jailed Friday after he pleaded guilty to reduced charges of tampering with records, a felony, and a Read More …

Coindre Hall Board Meeting Canceled

The  Coindre Hall Advisory Board meeting that was scheduled for Oct.12 has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a future date, the office of Suffolk County Legislator William R. “Doc” Spencer announced Friday. Spencer leads the advisory board, which meets to review ideas for the Read More …

Spencer Moves Office to Downtown Huntington

Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer has relocated his office from Centerport to Huntington.  The new office is at 224 Wall St., Suite 303, Huntington. His previous office building is being converted into a funeral home. “As a representative of the people, it’s important that Read More …

Anti-Kavanaugh Rally Held in Huntington

A crowd  gathered in Huntington Wednesday evening to support victims of sexual assault and as part of a nationwide day of action to protest the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Demonstrators held signs that said “Defend decency – Stop Kavanaugh” Read More …

First Aid Squad Hosts Drug Overdose Program

The Huntington Community First Aid Squad  partnered Saturday with Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services to host an opioid overdose training program.   The presentation was given by Dr. Gregson Pigott, EMS medical director and clinical director Read More …

Events to Focus on Preventing Drug Abuse

Two events designed to address drug issues are scheduled in Huntington in the next two weeks as professionals try to reduce the damage caused by addiction. The Halesite Fire Department  will host “Be Smart.Don’t Start” on May 29, with a conversation for parents and their kids about Read More …

Cergol to Run for Town Board

Democrat Joan Cergol, an appointed member of the Huntington Town Board, announced Monday that she’ll run for election to fill a term left vacant by Susan Berland. Cergol was appointed in December to Berland’s seat when the latter resigned after her election to the Suffolk Read More …