2016 | The Huntingtonian

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Needs an Acquisition Manager

July 6, 2016 11:07 am Comments Off

RSVP needs an acquisition manager!

The Community Computer Connections Program (CCCP) is urgently seeking a volunteer to manage its acquisition activities. The primary responsibility of this volunteer would be to seek computer and funding donations to help our service project accomplish its mission.

CCCP is a service of The Retired Senior Volunteer Program; volunteers refurbish donated computers, […]

CRASH COURSE in CRASH AVOIDANCE

July 6, 2016 10:54 am Comments Off

FREE ONE Day, 2 hour Course
Teaching New Drivers How to Avoid Dangerous Driving Situations
• Course is taught by Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructors from the Suffolk County Police Academy and will consist of a short class room lecture followed by a live demonstration on the EVOC track.

Little Shelter Supporter Wins $25,000

July 6, 2016 10:48 am Comments Off

On the last weekend of June 2016 the 18th Semi-Annual Mercedes-Benz raffle was held at Little Shelter Animal Rescue in Huntington. The winning ticket was: number 076. Our lucky winner was Elizabeth of Ronkonkoma who was present at the time of the drawing. Elizabeth is a loyal supporter of Little Shelter and attends many events. […]

Panera Bread Grand Larceny Police Need Your Help

July 6, 2016 10:38 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who stole credit cards at a Huntington Station restaurant.
A woman removed a wallet from a purse that was hanging over a chair at Panera Bread, located at 160 Walt Whitman Road, on June […]

Emergency Blood Shortage Blood Drive Huntington Manor Explorers Friday July 8, 2016

July 6, 2016 10:25 am Comments Off

Junior Firefighter, Patrick Brady is hosting a blood drive along with Huntington Manor Explorer Post 1650. Please come donate blood on Friday July 8th, 2016 from 3-9 pm at Huntington Manor Fire Department 1650 New York Ave Huntington Station. We are in an Emergency Blood Shortage and all donations can help up to 3 people […]

Bus Company Employee Struck by Minibus in East Northport

July 6, 2016 8:17 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a crash during which a bus company employee was struck by a minibus in East Northport on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at approximately 10:15 a.m.
Joanne Fuller-Astarita, an employee of Baumann and Sons Buses, located at 24 Railroad Ave., was walking in the driveway of the business when […]

Ozone Health Advisory For Wednesday July 6, 2016

July 6, 2016 7:50 am Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that young children, the elderly, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, limit strenuous outdoor activity. Ozone […]

New Cyanobacteria Blooms, Health Officials ask Residents to Keep Children & Pets Away From Area

July 5, 2016 9:38 am Comments Off

Recent sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Spring Lake in Middle Island, Setauket Mill Pond in Setauket, Georgica Pond in East Hampton, and Wainscott Pond in Wainscott.
Currently, cyanobacteria blooms exist at the following Suffolk County locations:

Spring Lake, Middle Island
Setauket Mill Pond, Setauket
Wainscott Pond, […]

8-Year-Old Huntington Station Girl flown to the Hospital by Medivac Helicopter After Suffering Burns

July 5, 2016 8:33 am Comments Off

The Huntington Community First Aid Squad was sent to a residence on E. 4th Street in Huntington Station at approximately 4:10 PM, July 4th for a victim of burns. On arrival it was learned that an eight year old female, while attempting to get an item from a table, pulled a pot of hot water […]

Officers Assist Four Men Stranded in a Severe Thunderstorm in Northport

July 3, 2016 7:39 am Comments Off

Marine Bureau officers assisted four men stranded on the Long Island Sound in an open boat during a severe thunderstorm on Friday, July 1, 2016 at approximately 10:35 p.m.
Fermin Ortiz, 39, of Brentwood, and three other adult male passengers left the Soundview Boat Ramp in Northport shortly before 8 p.m. on July 1 for a fishing […]