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SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE APPOINTS LISA BLACK AS DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE

August 31, 2017 6:34 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today appointed Lisa Black as Deputy County Executive and will serve in the role of Chief of Staff. Lisa, who recently served as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, brings over 20 years of experience in state and local government […]

Elwood Community Invited to Superintendent’s Forum on Potential Bond Referendum

August 31, 2017 6:28 pm Comments Off

On Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 Elwood Union Free School District’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Bossert will host a community forum to update residents on the potential bond referendum that is being considered by the board of education. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. in the Elwood Middle School auditorium.
This meeting is a follow-up […]

Melville Fire Department Assists at East Farmingdale Acid Spill

August 31, 2017 6:19 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department was requested to assist the East Farmingdale Fire Department with a Hazardous Materials incident on Smith Street, Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 6:35 p.m. East Farmingdale firefighters were out battling a working house fire on Walnut Avenue East during the incident. Melville firefighters arrived to find that a vehicle had run over a five-gallon […]

Suffolk County Department of Health Services September Meeting Notices

August 31, 2017 6:13 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 […]

August is National Immunization Month

August 31, 2017 6:09 pm Comments Off

This month, as we prepare for school, college and the colder months ahead, remember to check your records to be sure your immunizations are up to date. It is our shared responsibility to protect ourselves, our families and the community from serious life threatening diseases.
“Immunization — perhaps the most significant public health achievement of the […]

Call to Student Artists

August 31, 2017 5:58 pm Comments Off

“Horror films, legends and comics surrounding Halloween allow people to embrace a side of themselves that is considered dark and strange. The Huntington Arts Council invites students to submit work that is inspired by the story telling narrative of Halloween and enjoy the creative process!”
Juried Student Show
Jason Stuart, Juror
Entry deadline September 25, 2017

ELIGIBILITY: Open […]

The Alfred Van Loen Gallery South Huntington Library Presents

August 31, 2017 5:51 pm Comments Off

ARTIST RECEPTION: Saturday SEPTEMBER 16 2-4PM
EXHIBITION DATES: 9/16 – 10/11

FIGURE ABSTRACTIONS

The Alfred Van Loen Gallery at the South Huntington Public Library is pleased to announce a solo exhibit of drawings by Patricia Russac. Her work will be exhibited from September 16th – October 11th, 2017 please join us at her reception on Saturday […]

Letter from the Chief: Hurricane Harvey Donations

August 30, 2017 6:20 pm Comments Off

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
By now we’ve all heard about the devastation that Hurricane Harvey has brought to Texas and the surrounding areas. Not so long ago, we were the ones in need of assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; lets pay it forward! Community member George Schwertl has rented trucks to be driven to […]

Fleets Cove Beach in Huntington Bay is Closed to Bathing

August 30, 2017 5:47 pm Comments Off

Lake Ronkonkoma Remains Closed to Bathing

Fleets Cove Beach in Huntington Bay is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria.

According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and […]

Councilwoman Tracey Edwards Endorsed By The Long Island Federation of Labor In Race For Huntington Supervisor

August 28, 2017 5:48 pm Comments Off

The Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (LI Fed) unveiled the endorsement of Democratic Councilwoman Tracey Edwards in the race for Huntington Town Supervisor.
“Huntington needs Tracey Edwards, a strong, steady leader who will be a champion for working families and shares a common vision with our movement about the future of Huntington. She knows that […]