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Suffolk County Issues Shellfish Warning for James Creek, Mattituck

May 20, 2017 1:23 pm Comments Off

NYSDEC Temporarily Closes James Creek for the Harvest of Carnivorous Gastropods

Suffolk County Health Commissioner James Tomarken today issued a warning to residents and visitors to the north fork of Suffolk County to avoid harvesting and eating shellfish in James Creek in Mattituck, Town of Southold, until further notice.
This warning follows the New York State Department […]

Three Long Island High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships

May 19, 2017 12:50 pm Comments Off

Steamfitters Industry Scholarship Program has awarded over $1.5 million

Three college-bound teens from Long Island are being acknowledged for their academic excellence and community involvement. The Steamfitters Industry Scholarship Program has awarded $36,000 this year to six high school seniors.

The announcement took place at the 50th annual Steamfitters Industry Scholarship Reception at the New York […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Rescues Driver from Trees in Northern State Crash

May 18, 2017 11:33 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a crash on the Northern State Parkway, eastbound between the Deer Park Avenue and Commack Road exits, just after 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Dix Hills firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to remove the driver who was trapped after the car struck a tree. Firefighters removed the […]

Ozone Health Advisory For Thursday, May 18, 2017

May 18, 2017 11:07 am Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region. 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 strenuous outdoor activity. Ozone […]

Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department Rescues Crash Victim on 25a

May 16, 2017 4:03 pm Comments Off

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department responded to motor vehicle accident on Main Street near Turkey Lane, in front of the Whaling Museum, on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. Firefighters arrived to a three-vehicle crash with an SUV overturned on its side and a victim trapped inside. Cold Spring Harbor firefighters stabilized the vehicle and […]

RAIA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF ANTI-GANG LEGISLATION

May 16, 2017 2:21 pm Comments Off

A statement from Assemblyman Andrew Raia (East Northport)

“I applaud the Senate for putting rhetoric aside and taking action on the gang recruitment issue that has become a scourge on so many communities across Long Island. I urge my colleagues in the Assembly to put forth the same commitment the Senate has demonstrated, and bring legislation […]

Suffolk County Hosts 4th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

May 16, 2017 2:17 pm Comments Off

Veterans from across Suffolk County gathered with local officials on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Larkfield in East Northport for the 4th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. The event, donated by George and Harry Mountanos the owners of The Larkfield, and coordinated by Suffolk County Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. is a small token of […]

Letter To The Editor From Chad Lupinacci

May 16, 2017 2:06 pm Comments Off

For over a decade, peace of mind on Long Island has been threatened by increasing concerns about violent crime. In wake of the many gruesome and tragic crimes that have occurred throughout the downstate region, this topic has moved to the forefront of political discussion – and rightly so.
In recent weeks, we have seen the […]

Darryl St. George, Democratic Candidate for Huntington Town Supervisor Hosts Speak Out Huntington Town Hall Meeting

May 15, 2017 1:17 pm Comments Off

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 @ 7:30 PM Half Hollow Hills Public Library, Dix Hills- 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills, NY 11746

Darryl St. George, Democratic candidate for Huntington Town Supervisor, will host his next Speak Out Huntington town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM at the Half Hollow Hills Public Library in Dix Hills […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES SUFFOLK COUNTY ARMED FORCES DAY ANNUAL CEREMONY

May 15, 2017 1:12 pm Comments Off

Colonel Eric Hesse, Director of the New York State Division of Veterans Affairs, to Deliver Keynote Address
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced Suffolk County will hold its annual Armed Forces Day ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. to recognize and honor those who have served in uniform. The event will take […]