Crime & Safety
Fire District Elects Commissioner Tuesday
One Commissioner seat is up for grabs in West Islip.
Throughout Long Island on Tuesday, voters will go to the polls to elect fire district commissioners whose job it is to oversee tax dollars that are spent on fire services, emergency medical care, and other district duties.
In West Islip, incumbent Kevin Shaughnessy faces challenger Michael Mercurio.
Shaughnessy, a longtime commissioner, has also served as chairman for the district.
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Mercurio is a 30-year volunteer firefighter with 16-year FDNY career under his belt.
Voting will take place at the West Islip Fire Department on Union Bouvd. on Tuesday between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. All registered voters living in the fire district are eligible to cast a ballot.
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