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Bicyclist Critically Injured – Route 110 and Broadway, Huntington Station

September 7, 2017 8:32 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that critically injured a bicyclist in Huntington Station.
Naeem Iqbal was driving a 2007 Honda Accord westbound on Broadway and crossing Route 110 when he struck a bicyclist that was riding in the center of southbound Route 110 at approximately 7:55 p.m.
The bicyclist, Miguel […]

Huntington To Rename Park for Fallen Firefighter

September 6, 2017 9:14 pm Comments Off

Eight years to the day he died, a ceremony will be held to rename Depot Road Park after Richard Wm. Holst, honorary chief and longtime chaplain of the Huntington Manor Fire Department.
On Sept. 9, 2009, Richard Holst, 60, saw smoke coming from a bagel shop in a shopping center near where he lived. Mr. Holst […]

High School Swimmers Making Waves to Fight Cancer

September 6, 2017 8:54 pm Comments Off

The Harborfields and Smithtown varsity girls swim teams came together on Wednesday August 30. 2017 at the Centerport Yacht Club for a mile long pool swim to raise money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through the Swim Across America organization. Harborfields has participated for the past 3 years and was happy to […]

Harborfields High School Teaming Up For An Easier Transition

September 5, 2017 5:54 pm Comments Off

In anticipation of school starting next week, Harborfields High School held its annual Buddy Program on Aug. 29. This program helped introduce incoming freshman to the high school with an upperclassman as their guide.
Assistant Principal Christopher Patronaggio welcomed the Class of 2021 to high school and encouraged them to use the day to ask as […]

Shakespeare Fest Ends with Spoof: 3 Actors Perform All 37 Plays in 90 Minutes

September 5, 2017 5:45 pm Comments Off

The Carriage House Players’ annual Shakespeare Festival will conclude with a hilarious celebration and send-up of all things Shakespeare, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfeld.

(Above: Carl Nehring, Jordan Hue and Evan Donnellan sprint through all of Shakespeare’s plays. Carriage House Players photo.)
Performances will be given […]

SEPTEMBER Adult Programs At Huntington Public Library

September 5, 2017 5:38 pm Comments Off

Venue Name: Huntington Public Library
Address: 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
Title: “Walk This Way” Walking Club
Date: Fridays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Description:
Meet at the front gate of Heckscher Park, Route 25A and Prime Avenue.
Join HPL’s popular walking club and walk your way right […]

“Learn to Be…Tobacco Free” Seek Support In Breaking The Addiction To Tobacco

September 5, 2017 5:32 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken encourages residents who use tobacco to seek help in breaking their addiction by signing up for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The program offers assistance with planning, support, counseling and medication, if warranted.
“We know now more than ever about what works and what doesn’t,” said […]

New board member joins Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk

September 5, 2017 5:27 pm Comments Off

Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk recently welcomed Jeff Kuhr as a general board member.
Jeff has worked for Home Depot for more than 10 years, and for the last five years he has been a district service manager overseeing Central Long Island with the responsibility of the installation services for that territory. His role includes supervising […]

Three Injured in Melville Crash And California Man Charged with DWI

September 4, 2017 12:07 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to a two-car crash on Old Country Road near Meadowdale Drive on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at about 8:35 p.m. Two adults and one teenager sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to Plainview hospital by the Melville Rescue Squad.
Upon Police investigation at the scene Assistant Police […]

East Northport Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Service

September 3, 2017 1:56 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department will be hosting their annual 9/11 Memorial Service on Monday, September 11, 2017, at Fire Headquarters located at Larkfield Road and Ninth Avenue. The East Northport Fire Department has vowed to “Never Forget” that tragic day, and invites the community and neighboring fire departments to join with them to remember those innocent […]