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Wanted for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument Fake Twenties

June 21, 2017 4:31 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who used counterfeit currency at a Huntington Station store in April, 2017.
On April 24, 2017 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a man used twelve counterfeit $20 bills to purchase clothing at Lord & Taylor […]

Northport District Honors Students, Staff and Board Members

June 21, 2017 4:16 pm Comments Off

Recognition and accolades abounded in the Northport-East Northport School District as the Board of Education recognized its outstanding students, administrators, faculty and fellow board members during its June 15, 2017 meeting.
Kicking off the recognitions, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Robert Banzer and members of the board acknowledged the hard work, dedication and sportsmanship of the high […]

RAIA CO-SPONSORED BOATER SAFETY LEGISLATION PASSES

June 21, 2017 3:52 pm Comments Off

Tuesday evening, the New York State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 2336, which will reduce boaters liability insurance for individuals who complete boating safety courses. Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C,Ref-East Northport), an author and co-sponsor of this legislation, said that incentivizing boaters to participate in regular or advanced safety courses will create a safer and more enjoyable […]

Tree Falls on Car in Dix Hills

June 19, 2017 4:11 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to an accident after a large tree fell onto a car traveling on Deer Park Road near Royal Lane on June 14 at about 6:20 p.m. Dix Hills firefighters and Suffolk Police Emergency Services cut the tree away from the car so the driver could be safely removed. The driver […]

Car Crashes into East Northport Gas Station

June 19, 2017 4:03 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a car that crashed into the gas pumps at the Metro Mart Gas Station on Route 25A east of Laurel Road on Friday, June 16, 2017 at about 4:05 p.m. The driver was able to self extricate from the overturned car and was transported to […]

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Launches Inaugural Summer Program for Children

June 18, 2017 4:51 pm Comments Off

Kick-Off Event Promoting Dance, Music and Drama to be Held at East Northport Barnes & Noble

GREENLAWN, NY — The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is introducing a new summer theater arts camp program for children between the ages of three and twelve. Children will learn the basics of drama techniques, such as dance, music and acting as […]

Haborfields Seniors Honored During Awards Night

June 18, 2017 4:21 pm Comments Off

Harborfields High School seniors were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements, citizenship and service at the school’s annual senior awards ceremony. In addition, more than 20 memorial and organizational scholarships were presented to deserving seniors.
Casandra Moisanu and Ishaan Lohia were announced as the Class of 2017 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Principal Timothy Russo commended the […]

Huntington Town Board Takes Next Step Toward New Animal Shelter

June 16, 2017 4:32 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town board, at its June 13, 2017 meeting, took the next step toward replacing the aging Town Animal Shelter.
The Board authorized hiring L. K. McLean Associates of Brookhaven to provide the architectural and engineering services to design the new shelter, which will be located on Creek Road in Huntington Village, adjacent […]

Town Board Spotlights Importance of Bone Marrow Donations

June 16, 2017 2:08 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and the Town Board spotlighted the importance of bone marrow donations at the June 13, 2017 board meeting, issuing proclamations to an organization that operates the world’s largest registry of potential bone marrow donors and to two youths who were donors for their siblings.
Be The Match, a non-profit group operated […]

Limited Equity Co-Op Opens in Melville

June 16, 2017 1:58 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and Council Members Mark Cuthbertson and Tracey A. Edwards helped cut the ribbon June 15 marking the opening of Highland Green, Long Island’s first limited equity cooperative housing development.

Completion of the 117-unit, $34 million project represents a number of milestones, Supervisor Petrone noted in his remarks, including a final resolution […]