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Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash In Dix HIlls

October 9, 2019 5:00 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Bay Shore man in Melville Saturday, October 5, 2019 at approximately 6 a.m..
Jhonny Barros-Chauca was driving a 2015 Honda CR-V on the eastbound Long Island Expressway when he lost control of the vehicle, and struck a cement pillar at Half Hollow […]

Centerport Firefighters Douse Bedroom Fire

October 8, 2019 4:47 pm Comments Off

Quick action by the Centerport Fire Department saved a Centerport home after a bedroom fire broke out Sunday night, October 6, 2019 at about 9pm on Van Buren Street. First arriving firefighter Lieut. Nick Feeley, an ex-chief of the department, entered the home and closed the door to the bedroom to prevent the fire from […]

Main Street Nursery Annual Fall Family Festival!

October 7, 2019 7:39 pm Comments Off

Celebrate the season Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (rain date Sunday, Oct, 20).

Paint a pumpkin, build a scarecrow (please bring your own clothes), find your way through the hay maze, visit our mini farm, and koi ponds. There will be children’s face painting and live music provided by Tommy Santoriello & Margaret Lassen. […]

Comptroller’s Report Shows Suffolk is on the Brink of Financial Disaster

October 7, 2019 7:25 pm Comments Off

By John M. Kennedy
It’s official: For the second year in a row, Suffolk County has been rated the most fiscally stressed county in the state. This is not from some think tank; this is directly from the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the report shows what I have been saying all along: Suffolk is […]

County, Police Announce Increased Patrols Near Synagogues During Jewish Holidays

October 7, 2019 7:18 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment for worship during times of religious observance and celebration and though there is no specific threat, the department will be increasing patrols around synagogues and religious institutions during the Yom Kippur holiday. Department members have also been reaching out to each synagogue and […]

COUNTY ANNOUNCES FALL SCHEDULE FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY PARKS

October 4, 2019 3:23 pm Comments Off

Free Parking at County Parks, Twilight Golf Times Moved to 2:00 PM, Beach Horseback Riding and Archery Permits Go On Sale
County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the Suffolk County Park’s Department’s fall schedule for County park facilities. After another successful year with increased attendance across all county parks, beaches and campgrounds, the County Executive released […]

John Gorka Performs in Cenerport Oct. 5, 2019

October 3, 2019 6:51 pm Comments Off

John Gorka, an acclaimed contemporary America singer-songwriter, opens the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s 2019-2020 season of First Saturday Concerts on October 5, 2019. The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, off Route 25A, Centerport) is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $30 ($25 […]

Melville Fire Department Open House, Sunday, October 6, 2019

October 3, 2019 6:21 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department invites the community to join them at their Fire Safety and Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 6, 2019, from 11am – 2pm at Melville Fire Headquarters at 531 Sweet Hollow Road behind Dunkin’ Donuts. There will be many events and demonstrations, as well as fire prevention information and plenty of […]

Letter from the Chief: Open House Friday 10/4/19

October 3, 2019 6:04 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
Did you know?
In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.
Come to the firehouse this Friday […]

Throwback Thursday From 2016 “Mr. Supervisor, Why Can’t You Hear The People!”

October 3, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off

Editors Note: It’s been 3 years since this story was published and nothing has changed. Even with a new Administration. Where is our New Supervisor? Maybe we need ICE to Handle! What are your views?

Can you make a New Year’s Resolution to finally address drunken behavior in 2016? – EDITORIAL

Depot & 8th Street

Every week someone […]