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Falls Prevention Classes Offer Mature Residents a Greater Chance to Stay Independent for Life

June 29, 2017 5:53 pm Comments Off

Commissioner of Health Services, Dr. James Tomarken invites mature residents to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life
These programs are ‘Stepping On’, a CDC model program, comprises a […]

Huntington Summer Arts Festival July 4th – July 9th 2017

June 29, 2017 5:50 pm Comments Off

All performances begin at 8:30 PM (except Tuesday Night Family Series which begins at 7:30PM) at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington Village. *The Northport Community Band will be performing at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport in the Northport Village Park.
This week features an exciting mix of kid’s rock music with […]

Huntington Fire Department Handles Head-on Crash on West Shore Road

June 28, 2017 6:25 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department was alerted to a two-car head-on collision with reports of victims trapped and an ejection in front of 71 West Shore Road on Monday, June 26, at 6:57 p.m. Huntington FD units were on scene within three minutes of the alarm, and found one victim in each car with no ejections. […]

Take a Stand for Compassionate Healthcare Reform at Tonight’s Vigil

June 28, 2017 12:59 pm Comments Off

Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. will join action groups and concerned local residents for a powerful healthcare vigil tonight to urge the Senate to work on solutions that will provide affordable and meaningful coverage for families, individuals, and vulnerable populations. The formerly proposed Healthcare Bill, as written, would be disastrous for millions nationwide, eviscerating Medicaid […]

Five Half Hollow Hills CSD students receive certificates from Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts

June 27, 2017 5:56 pm Comments Off

Five Half Hollow Hills CSD, who also attended Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA), were honored during the school’s Certificate Ceremony recently.

Maya Brown – Maya Brown, who studied Dance at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA), received a LIHSA Award in the amount of $250 and will […]

Supervisor Petrone Receives Bank’s Lifetime Achievement Award

June 26, 2017 6:27 pm Comments Off

Gold Coast Bank presented Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone with a Lifetime Achievement Award June 22, citing the Supervisor’s “outstanding dedication and public service to the businesses and residents of Long Island.”
John Tsunis, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the Islandia-headquartered bank, presented the award to Supervisor Petrone during a reception at the bank’s […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council Installs Officers

June 25, 2017 12:24 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their officers at the annual installation meeting held at the Northport Fire Department. Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia administered the oath of office to the executive board.

Pictured from left, Ex-Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite FD, First Vice President; Ex-Chief John McDonough, Northport FD, President; Town Clerk Jo-Ann […]

County Executive Welcomes Return of Terry Bisogno as Suffolk Marathon Announcer

June 25, 2017 12:04 pm Comments Off

Popular Racing Figure Back for 3rd Annual Event

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone welcomed race announcer Terry Bisogno to the Catholic Health Services third annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k and marathon relay to Support Our Veterans on Oct. 29, 2017.
“Anyone who has heard Terry announce a race knows what an amazing talent he is,” […]

Two Roads Diverged in a Wood Invitational Gallery Show

June 23, 2017 1:03 pm Comments Off

Huntington Arts Council, Main Street Gallery is proud to present the next of our Invitational Gallery Shows “Two Roads Diverged in a Wood”. This show features the work of Kenneth Ng, Howard Pohl and Joan Weiss. The Opening Reception is Friday, June 23, 2017 from 6-8pm and the exhibit will be on display through July 15 at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, […]

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured At Broadway & Aster St., Greenlawn

June 21, 2017 4:35 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist last night June 20, 2017.
James Neary was operating a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on Broadway when he struck a 2011 Hyundai, driven by Daniel Stebbins at approximately 10:35 p.m. Stebbins was travelling northbound on Broadway attempting to make […]