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COUNCILMAN COOK THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INPUT ON TERM LIMITS

July 21, 2017 6:09 pm Comments Off

Councilman Eugene Cook would like to thank the constituents who took the time to respond to his survey regarding term limits. Interestingly, the following results stood out:

98.07% of the people who responded are in favor of term limits.
86.54% supported that term limits included all elected officials
63.46% supported 2 terms of 4 years compared to 17.31% […]

Seven Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

July 21, 2017 6:03 pm Comments Off

Residents are advised to eliminate standing water in and around homes
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken announced today that seven new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, all Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on July 11, 2017 from Melville (1), Islip (1), Bay Shore (1), Holbrook (1), Ridge (1), Farmingville […]

Opening Reception Portrait of an Artist

July 20, 2017 5:26 pm Comments Off

Opening Reception
Portrait of an Artist
Tomorrow, Friday, July 21, 2017
6-8 pm
Main Street Gallery
213 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743

Join us as and Juror Dan Christoffel, for the Opening Reception of
Portrait of an Artist on display through August 12, 2017. This is a free event, all are welcome to attend.
Featuring the work of; Lawrence Aarons, Linda Adelstein Watson, Shain Bard, John […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF COUNTY OPIOD OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROJECT

July 19, 2017 6:21 pm Comments Off

County Department of Health Trained Over 9,000 Residents, Saved Over 3,000 Lives Since Inception of Pilot Program
County Executive Announces Upcoming Opioid Overdose Prevention Class on Monday, July 31, 2017

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced an upcoming Opioid Overdose Prevention Class in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the rollout of Suffolk County Department of Health’s Opioid […]

Ozone Health Advisory Again for Thursday, July 20, 2017

July 19, 2017 6:16 pm Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for Long Island and the downstate region for Thursday July 20, 2017. 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 […]

12 Year Old Dies In Centerport During Boating Lesson

July 18, 2017 8:05 pm 1 Comment

The Centerport Fire Department responded to a rescue call at the Centerport Yacht Club on Beach Plum Drive on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 3:05 p.m. According to Police Officials the 12 year old was taking boating lessons at the Centerport Yacht Club in Northport Harbor when the accident occurred.
Police Officials stated: “Three students, […]

Ozone Health Advisory for Wednesday, July 19, 2017 By Suffolk County Health Department

July 18, 2017 5:13 pm Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region for July 19, 2017. 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 […]

Northport School District Reorganization Meeting

July 17, 2017 4:17 pm Comments Off

During the Northport-East Northport School District’s annual reorganization meeting on July 6, 2017 the board prepared for the 2017-18 school year by swearing in trustee Donna McNaughton for another term. She will serve for three years.
In addition, Board President Andrew Rapiejko and Vice President David Stein were reelected to hold their positions and were sworn […]

Elwood School District Reorganization Meeting Board Established

July 17, 2017 4:07 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District’s Board of Education held their annual reorganization meeting on July 6, 2017 in preparation for the 2017-18 school year. Although unable to attend the meeting, Julia Fried, who was elected to serve on the board for another three-year term, was named president of the board as well in a […]

Harborfields School District Reorganization Meeting

July 17, 2017 4:02 pm Comments Off

The Harborfields Central School District’s Board of Education gathered for their annual reorganization meeting on July 11, 2017 to officially welcome their newest trustee and select their president and vice president for the 2017-18 school year.
Trustee Christopher Kelly was sworn in by District Clerk Sharon Whelan, joining the board for a three-year term. Board member […]