2016 | The Huntingtonian

Huntington Fire Department Battles House Fire on Fairview Street

February 23, 2016 2:20 pm Comments Off

Huntington Fire Department volunteers responded to a house fire on Fairview Street on Saturday, February 20, at about 4:25 pm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a heavy smoke condition on the second floor and discovered a fire in the walls and ceiling of a bedroom. Firefighters began an aggressive attack on the fire, and had the blaze under […]

March Suffolk County Health Services Meetings

February 23, 2016 2:12 pm Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]

AriYeong Lee Winner of 40th Annual Scholarship Competition at Huntington School of Fine Arts

February 23, 2016 2:03 pm Comments Off

AriYeong Lee, a Commack High School junior and IB art student, won first place and a prize of $1,000 at the Huntington School of Fine Arts 40th Annual Scholarship Competition.
Contestants were judged on their three-piece portfolio, which could include sculptures, paintings, drawings or photos) and on a drawing produced during a session at the competition.
The […]

Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living with Diabetes

February 23, 2016 1:58 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, invite residents who have type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to attend a free program that will enable them to manage their diabetes. The program, entitled, “The Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Classes,” is conducted in collaboration with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and comprises six highly […]

Burr Intermediate School in Commack Raised $4,000 for ALS Ride for Life.

February 23, 2016 1:45 pm Comments Off

Students and staff at the Burr Intermediate School in Commack were presented with a banner from the ALS Ride for Life, to celebrate the generosity, commitment, and compassion demonstrated by the Burr family.
ALS Ride for Life was founded by Chris Pendergast, a retired teacher who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease in 1993. This annual […]

Commack Middle School Nature Explorers and Earth Protectors Club Recycle

February 23, 2016 1:38 pm Comments Off

Members of the Commack Middle School Nature Explorers and Earth Protectors Club put their eco-enthusiasm to work, sponsoring a school-wide plastic bag collection. They collected (and counted) 1,873 plastic bags, which will now be recycled, and not wind up in a landfill or as litter.

Club members are passionate about preserving our environment and want to […]

Wanted for Petit Larceny And Criminal Mischief in Commack/Dix Hills Area

February 22, 2016 3:40 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who stole property from and damaged cars in Commack.
A man entered several unlocked vehicles between January 29 and February 13 and stole property. While he was rummaging through the vehicles, he damaged property inside.

The […]

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS OF GREENLAWN POST 1244 HONORED

February 22, 2016 3:37 pm Comments Off

American Legion Riders Chapter 1244 President Bruce Blanco was presented a plaque by Commander Dennis Madden at the post’s February meeting. The plaque was awarded by The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund in appreciation of the Post 1244 Riders generous contribution to the fund in 2015. The American Legion Riders presented their donation to the […]

Centerport Fire Department Mourns Loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire

February 22, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire Jr., who passed away on February 2 at the age of 78. McGuire was born in
Queens, NY, and later moved to Centerport, joining the department in 1976.

McGuire was a very active volunteer, first serving as Lieutenant and Captain of the then Service Company. During […]

Jeep Crashes Into Huntington House

February 21, 2016 12:48 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to a accident involving a Jeep Cherokee that crashed into a house on Creek Road in Huntington, Saturday night, February 20, 2016. The male driver was transported to Huntington Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Huntington firefighters were on the scene with an engine and heavy rescue truck, […]