2016 | The Huntingtonian

State Troopers and Dix Hills Responds to Deadly Crash on North State

December 18, 2016 12:34 pm Comments Off

On Saturday, December 17, 2016, at about 1:00 PM, Brentwood troopers were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the eastbound Northern State Parkway east of exit 41(Wolf Hill Road) along with the Dix Hills Fire Department. Dix Hills firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to remove the two occupants trapped in […]

Bellone & Suffolk Officials Announce Winter Weather Protocols for Freezing Temperatures and Anticipated Snowfall

December 16, 2016 2:07 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini, Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) Commissioner Joe Williams, Suffolk County Department of Public Works Commissioner Gil Anderson and the Suffolk County Department of Social Services Commissioner John O’Neill to address the county’s inclement weather protocols in the […]

Letter from the Halesite Chief: ELF Sleigh Book (Your Help Needed!)

December 14, 2016 5:15 pm Comments Off

Son of a Nutcracker! 2017 marks the 14th anniversary of the sleigh from “Elf” being at the Halesite Fire Department. In celebration of this event, Galgos Entertainment and Giordano studios will publish a commemorative book of photographs and stores about the famous sleigh.
Over the last 14 years, thousands of photos have been taken in and […]

SCPD OFFICER DRESSED AS SANTA PULLS OVER DRIVERS

December 13, 2016 5:31 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Officer Alberto Acevedo made several traffic stops throughout Patchogue this weekend.
“Good morning; I’m Santa Claus from the Fifth Precinct,” Officer Acevedo explained as drivers faces lit up.
The officer, dressed as Santa, gave holiday cheer and smiles.

Watch this video on YouTube.
In the passenger seat of a Suffolk County Police vehicle, Officer Acevedo […]

Vote for Water Commissioner Dennis Garetano TODAY

December 13, 2016 3:58 pm Comments Off

When is the vote?
The vote will be held TODAY Tuesday, December 13th, 2016.
Where do I go to vote for Dennis?
Go to the South Huntington Water District polling locations:
King of Kings Evangelical Lutheran Church
2601 New York Ave
Melville, NY
or
Administration Building
75 5th Ave
Huntington Station, NY
What time should I go to vote?
Vote between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Review South […]

Northport Chorale Strikes a Beautiful Chord at Four Seasons Sunrooms & Windows’ Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 13, 2016 2:49 pm Comments Off

The Annual Tree Lighting at Four Seasons Sunroom & Windows (www.fourseasonssunrooms.com), a leading manufacturer of an extensive line of sunrooms, conservatories, pergolas, lattices, carports, patios covers, screen rooms and other home improvement products, proved a wonderful holiday event for all. In addition to the spectacular tree lighting ceremony and Santa, guests enjoyed performances by the […]

New Fire Chiefs at Centerport Fire Department

December 12, 2016 2:11 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently elected their new Chief officers for 2017. Elected to the position of Second Assistant Chief and new to the Chief’s office is Ex-Captain Andrew Heglund. Moving up to First Assistant Chief is Richard Miltner, and the new Chief of the Department is Thomas Boyd. Andrew Heglund was congratulated by his proud dad Paul […]

Family Escapes Commack House Fire

December 11, 2016 2:51 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department responded to battle a fire that broke out in the attic of a house on Melrose Lane, Friday, December 9, 2016 shortly before 10 pm. The family of three was able to safely escape the fire uninjured.

About 50 Commack firefighters using nine trucks battled the blaze under the direction Chief Richard Myers. Firefighters brought […]

Second Medical Emergency Crash This Week

December 10, 2016 3:38 pm Comments Off

A call to 911 at approximately 11:49am today December 10, 2016 revealed that a driver of a 2003 Ford Ranger pickup truck, James A. Burke, left East 3rd street, into a fence plowing into a home at 36 east 3rd street in Huntington Station.
Burke, 76, of 10 Margo Lane, Huntington, was transported to Huntington […]

Town Wants to Regulate Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO Rentals

December 10, 2016 12:09 pm Comments Off

Town Schedules Hearing on Transit Short-Term Rentals
Town Code amendments seek to regulate rentals offered by networks such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO
The Town of Huntington has scheduled a January 10, 2017 public hearing on two measures aimed at regulating transit short-term rentals such as those offered by networks like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO.

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