Bellone proposes $3.7 billion budget for Suffolk County

Bellone proposes $3.7 billion budget for Suffolk County

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone delivers his address to the opening session of the state's Democratic Convention, in Melville, N.Y., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has proposed a $3.7 billion budget for 2023 that includes $8 million in new cybersecurity spending, and funding to hire 200 new police officers

The plan raises spending by about 1.5% over the 2022 budget to $3.74 billion.

The spending plan requires approval by the Suffolk County Legislature.

(AP Photo/Richard Drew)