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Elwood Students Raise Money For UCP

April 14, 2013 5:47 am Comments Off

Students of Elwood Middle School have taken part in this program for many years, having raised $47,762.55 since 1996 for the cause. This year’s winning group of students correctly answered 73 of the 100 questions given.

Raia Promotes College Scholarships For Local Students

April 13, 2013 1:30 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is currently accepting applications from local students who are interested in pursuing a higher degree of education. The deadline for submitting this year’s applications is Friday, May 3 and winners will be awarded their scholarships in June at the group’s annual conference.
The […]

Officers Rescue Injured Owl

April 13, 2013 10:27 am Comments Off

Two Suffolk County Police officers rescued a wounded owl on the side of the Long Island Expressway on April 10, 2013.
Emergency Service Police Officers Fred Sales and Carl Glaser responded after a 911 caller reported an injured owl on the side of the westbound LIE near Exit 65 at 8:25 a.m. The officers observed one […]

Sound Of Music At Huntington High School Opens To Rave Reviews

April 13, 2013 8:55 am Comments Off

There is still a chance to see this outstanding performance – Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 or 7:30.
District resident Nancy DiGiacomo stated, “Just saw The Sound of Music at the High School. I was Blown away. It was terrific – Maria and all the Von Trapp ‘kids’ were unbelievable…the whole cast. And what I found […]

“A Festival of High School Choirs”-Saturday, April 13

April 13, 2013 8:04 am Comments Off

This event, with the combined choirs of Central Islip High School, Northport High School, and Walt Whitman High School will be conducted by the renowned Dr. Gerald Custer.

Suffolk County To Announce Participation in NY State’s “Gun Violence Awareness Month”

April 13, 2013 7:13 am Comments Off

From the Office of County Executive Bellone:
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will be joined by community leaders and members of the Suffolk County Police Department to declare June “Gun Violence Awareness Month” in Suffolk County. This declaration is part of a joint effort involving New York communities statewide to promote annual month-long awareness, discussions and […]

Harley Students Experience an Underwater Adventure

April 13, 2013 5:23 am Comments Off

Students of Harley Avenue Primary School in the Elwood Union Free School District recently enjoyed a visit from the ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, who shared a musical presentation of “The Rainbow Fish” based on the popular book by Marcus Pfister.

John Flanagan Will Not Seek Supervisor’s Seat

April 12, 2013 6:46 pm Comments Off

New York State Senator John Flanagan has announced that he will not run against incumbent Town Supervisor Frank Petrone.
Flanagan said in a statement “I feel that I can continue to strongly represent the interests of Huntington, Smithtown, Brookhaven and all Long Island residents by being in Albany, particularly as the Chair of the Education Committee. I look […]

Lupinacci Tours Long Island Cares Facility

April 12, 2013 11:27 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently toured the Long Island Cares-Harry Chapin Food Bank to learn about the organization’s ongoing efforts to end hunger on Long Island. The organization works to provide emergency food where and when it is needed and sponsors programs aimed at helping families achieve self-sufficiency.
“Every day, thousands of people on Long Island go […]

Huntington Fire Police Installation

April 12, 2013 9:05 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Police Association recently installed officers at their installation hosted by the Commack Fire Department.