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Motorcyclist Injured in Dix Hills Crash

July 19, 2013 5:36 am Comments Off

Volunteers from the Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a sports utility vehicle on Wolf Hill Road at the eastbound entrance ramp to the Northern State Parkway, Wednesday night, July 17, at about 10:10 p.m. Dix Hills Rescue Squad personnel aided the injured motorcyclist, a 35-year-old man, who suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. […]

Movie Review: The Way Way Back

July 18, 2013 6:26 am Comments Off

This is a humble screenplay and a humble movie, which isn’t trying to do much more than tell an insular story about a boy’s personal journey throughout his summer. But despite not aiming too high, “Way Back” accomplishes nearly everything it is aiming for.

YMCA Reminders for Parents on Pool and Swim Safety

July 17, 2013 6:19 am Comments Off

YMCA of Long Island reminds parents about these basic pool and swim safety guidelines.

Huntington Manor FD Battles Fire and Heat

July 16, 2013 7:20 am Comments Off

While setting up for their annual fair Sunday morning, July 14, at 11:16 a.m., the Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a house fire on Nassau Road in Huntington Station.

Huntington To Keep Three Beaches Open Late

July 16, 2013 6:45 am Comments Off

Due to excessive heat the Town is offering the following options to help beat the heat this week:
Lifeguards will remain on duty until 7:30 p.m. at Crab Meadow, Centerport and Quentin Sammis/West Neck Beaches. Lifeguards normally go off duty at 6 p.m., after which swimming is prohibited.
The Dix Hills pool is open until 8 p.m.
Public […]

Suffolk County Opens Cooling Centers

July 16, 2013 5:24 am Comments Off

With the National Weather Service forecasting high temperatures, County Executive Bellone has asked that Suffolk County residents take it easy during the next few days and follow the experts’ advice on how to “Beat the Heat.” Suffolk County will also open cooling centers for Suffolk County residents beginning July 16th at 12:00 noon.
The Suffolk County […]

New Event Series At Engeman Theater

July 15, 2013 7:03 am Comments Off

John Engeman Theater will hosting a series of comedy nights and other special events.

Alternatives for Children Offers Special Education Preschool

July 15, 2013 6:15 am Comments Off

Alternatives for Children, a local preschool offering special education for children ages three to five with special needs. During his visit, Lupinacci toured the school, met with faculty and staff and spent time with the students.

Robert Conte For Legislator Fundraiser

July 14, 2013 8:04 am Comments Off

Friends of Rob Conte will be hosting a fundraiser on July 18 in support of his campaign to serve as the next Suffolk County Legislator for the 18th district. The fundraiser will be held at Britannia Yacht Club in Northport. For more information, click here.

Rare Baseball Film Footage at Cinema Arts Centre

July 14, 2013 6:38 am Comments Off

The program includes rare film footage including Stan Musial’s 3,000 hit (at Wrigley Field), Babe Ruth’s last game as a regular (1934), Jackie Robinson relaxing at home in 1956 after his final season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Roy Campanella: Portrait of Courage (1958) and Sandy Koufax’s retirement press conference in 1966, a Hollywood charity game with Buster Keaton and Jack Benny – – plus much more (app. 120 minutes of video).