On or about June 13, 2008, the Grand Jury of the County Court ofSuffolkCounty, State of New York, returned an eight-count indictment charging Arena with six felony counts and two misdemeanor counts in connection with his 2008 DWI.
Various dignitaries assembled to meet the Duchess, including the Lord-Lieutenant ofSuffolk, Suffolk High Sheriff, the chairman ofSuffolkcounty council, the mayor of Ipswich, and executives of the charity Each.
Long Island legislative representatives, the county executives of Nassau and Suffolk counties, and business leaders gave stronger support for Cuomo's proposal.