Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for January 8, 2026

On January 5, Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo, who represents the 8th District—covering the hamlets of Oakdale, West Sayville, Sayville, and Bayport—was sworn in as Presiding House Officer at the annual reorganization meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature.

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Anthony Piccirillo Sworn in as Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer

Posted on January 8, 2026

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