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Wanted for Criminal Mischief at William T. Rodgers Middle School

October 18, 2016 2:18 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who damaged an electronic sign at a Kings Park school in September.
A group of approximately 10 youths threw rocks at an electronic sign, damaging it, at William T. Rodgers Middle School, located at […]

Gus Alfieri At The Book Review

October 17, 2016 5:50 pm Comments Off

Long Island author and coach Gus Alfieri will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, Heart of a Champion, Tuesday October 18, 2016 at 7pm at THE BOOK REVUE 313 NEW YORK AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK

The Heart of A Champion trumpets the Golden Age of Long Island Basketball, from the late-1950s through the mid-1980s, […]

Melville Fire Department Dedicates Heavy Rescue Truck and Ambulance

October 17, 2016 3:45 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department recently dedicated a new heavy rescue truck and ambulance at a wet down ceremony held a fire headquarters. The Spartan Custom Heavy Rescue Truck carries a full complement of rescue equipment including three sets of Hurst “Jaws of Life” tools and rescue airbags. The PL Custom Freightliner ambulance is the largest of […]

Deadline Nears for Gingerbread House Competition

October 17, 2016 3:36 pm Comments Off

Holiday Parade and Festival Committee announces prizes and expert judges to choose finalists for the popular contest
The Town of Huntington wants to remind residents and businesses that the October 31, 2016 deadline is approaching to fill out an application for the Second Annual Gingerbread House Competition, one of the many activities in Huntington Village November […]

Thousands of Petals Set to Brighten Huntington Station

October 17, 2016 3:06 pm Comments Off

New Data Shows Emotional Benefits of Flowers;
Flowerdale by Patty Encourages Our Community to ‘Petal It Forward’
Flowerdale by Patty will be handing out 400 roses to the Huntington Station community on October 19, 2016 beginning at 1:00pm to help brighten up their week, as part of the ‘Petal it Forward’ program, in partnership with the Society […]

Elwood Siblings Among 2017 National Merit Semifinalists

October 12, 2016 5:46 pm Comments Off

Two Elwood-John H. Glenn High School siblings were recently named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Twins David and Michael Hermanns have qualified to compete for more than 7,500 National Merit Scholarships totaling approximately $33 million.
The siblings have been chosen out of approximately 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools throughout […]

Viral Video is a HOAX According to the Police

October 6, 2016 3:30 pm Comments Off

Hoax or not, that is the question-HOAX.
NYDAILYNEWS ran “A man trekking through the woods on Long Island recorded video evidence of what he thought to be a murderer’s shrine — including more than a dozen missing persons flyers posted on trees and the apparent remnants of a shelter.”
SYRACUSE.COM POSTED:
“…Gotta wonder just what sort of person […]

Harborfield Graduates Share Their College Experience with Students

January 11, 2014 3:01 pm Comments Off

Students of Harborfields High School in grades nine through eleven recently had the opportunity to receive first-hand information about life at a military academy during a visit from graduates Katie White (Air Force Academy), Morgan Lange (US Naval Academy) and Robert Zagaja (US Merchant Marine Academy).

Melville FD Battles Second House Fire this Week

January 10, 2014 12:10 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department battled their second house fire in four days on Thursday morning, January 9, at about 3:45 a.m., on Wintergreen Drive West.

Suffolk Police Issue Traffic Advisory: Dangerous Road Conditions

January 10, 2014 11:30 am Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department is advising motorists to use extreme caution when driving on roadways in Suffolk County. The roadways are icy and considered hazardous.