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Northport Student Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

February 21, 2018 2:46 pm Comments Off

Northport High School senior Julianne Starzee, named a National Merit Semifinalist last fall, was recently named a finalist in the program. This prestigious program honors the nation’s scholastic champions and encourages the pursuit of excellence in academics. Of these finalists, Starzee will be competing with approximately 15,000 students nationwide for one of 2,500 (National Merit […]

Northport Senior Named Distinguished Finalist In Community Service Program

February 20, 2018 12:09 pm Comments Off

Northport High School senior Zoe Perles was named one of eight distinguished finalists in the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in New York. This program is the nation’s largest youth-recognition program that is based on volunteer and community service alone.
Perles, raised in a home where serving the community and the less fortunate was a […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FREE FLU CLINICS

February 19, 2018 3:03 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken
today announced that the Department of Health Services will be providing additional
influenza clinics at no charge to residents in light of Governor Cuomo’s declaration
of a public health emergency in New York. All residents six months of age and older
who have not already obtained their flu […]

Commack FD Remembers Police Officer Charles Oddo

February 18, 2018 5:42 pm Comments Off

On February 17, 2018, the Commack Fire Department remembered one of their own, Police
Officer Charles Oddo who was killed in the line of duty 22 years ago while assigned
to NYPD Highway 2.Firefighters led by Third Assistant Chief John Barry and an NYPD
Color Guard gathered at the Charles A. Oddo Verleye Park, a precious place to
remember […]

Supervisor Lupinacci Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest Winners

February 18, 2018 5:37 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci joined January 30 in recognizing two Long Island School for the Gifted students who were selected as runners up in an Hispanic Heritage Month Student Essay Contest sponsored by cable television provider Altice.

Julia Mandolios and Angel Mendoza, both competing in the grades 6-8 category, […]

All-Long Island Girls Soccer Team Member Signs National Letter of Intent

February 13, 2018 5:56 pm Comments Off

All-Long Island athlete commits to Fairfield University

A special ceremony was held for Elwood John-H. Glenn senior Stephanie Tsangaris on Feb. 7, 2018. In front of family, coaches, and Elwood administration, Stephanie signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) for Fairfield University, where she will be attending and playing soccer in the fall.
Stephanie has scored […]

Huntington’s 31st Annual Black History Month Program Will Highlight Contributions by Women of Color

February 13, 2018 5:44 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will mark its 31st annual Black History Month celebration February 15, 2018 by focusing on achievements and contributions women of color have made to scientific research, social service agencies, government and business.
The program will give special recognition to Huntington resident Margaret Breland, who spent nearly two decades as the director of the […]

District Attorney Sini Announces Major Gang Initiative

February 12, 2018 12:35 pm Comments Off

LAUNCH OF NEW GANG UNIT &
INCREASED COLLABORATION BETWEEN REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

New Gang Unit Comprises Team of Attorneys and Investigators Dedicated to Prosecuting
All Crimes Committed by Gang Members in Suffolk County

Unit Will Employ Multipronged Strategy with Focus on Collaboration between Local,
State and Federal Law Enforcement Partners to Target and Eradicate Violent Street
Gangs like MS-13
Suffolk County District […]

Hard Luck Café Concert at Cinema Arts Centre Features LI-Based Artists Ray Lambiase and Bill Lauter

February 12, 2018 12:28 pm Comments Off

Long Island-based singer-songwriter Ray Lambiase and song stylist BillLauter share
the bill duringthe monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre (423
ParkAvenue, Huntington) on Thursday, February 15. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the
Cinema’s Sky Roomwill be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10
forCinema Arts Centre and Folk Music Society […]

Town Of Huntington Cat Shelter Now Under New Management

February 7, 2018 4:52 pm Comments Off

As of January this year 2018, Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center is bringing a new direction for the Town of Huntington Cat Shelter. After being awarded the contract to manage the cat shelter, a huge undertaking began to transform the building. Little Shelter’s amazing sponsors donated and installed new counter tops, desks and […]