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East Northport Man Found Dead in Swimming Pool

August 19, 2018 10:20 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in a swimming pool in East Northport on August 18th, 2018.
Second Precinct officers responded to 6 Franconia Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 18 after a 911 caller reported finding a man, Lewis Conte, a resident of 6 Franconia Road, unresponsive […]

7-Eleven On Jericho Vandalized

August 19, 2018 10:19 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who caused damage at a Huntington Station store in June.
During an altercation with a store employee, a man damaged a cash register and computer equipment at 7-Eleven, located at 329 East […]

‘Tango in the Courtyard’ Returns to Vanderbilt: Music, Dancing, Romance Under the Stars

August 19, 2018 10:05 pm Comments Off

The Vanderbilt Museum is bringing back the popular event Tango in the Courtyard. The evening of Argentine tango music, dancing and romance under the stars will be held on Saturday, August 25, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
The Spanish-Revival style mansion of William Vanderbilt (1878-1944), listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was inspired by the architecture Mr. Vanderbilt […]

New Principal at Commack Middle School

August 19, 2018 5:39 pm Comments Off

Michael Larson was appointed as the principal of Commack Middle School at a special Board of Education meeting on August 16, 2018. Mr. Larson, who was one of the Assistant Principals at Commack High School, will be joining the administrative team at the Middle School immediately, to fill the vacancy left by former principal, Anthony […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council Installs Officers

August 18, 2018 11:14 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their executive officers at the annual installation meeting held at the Halesite Fire Department. Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, left, administered the oath of office (from left) to Ex-Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite FD, President; Assistant Chief Chuck Brady, Huntington Manor FD, First Vice President; Ex-Chief Chris […]

Twenty-Nine New Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

August 18, 2018 5:13 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken announced on August 17th, 2018 that 29 new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.

The samples — 27 Culex pipiens-restuans and one Culex salinarius — were collected between August 7 and August 9 from Dix Hills (1), Huntington (6), South Huntington (1), East Northport (1), North Babylon (2), West Babylon (5), Copiague […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Suffolk County Leaders In Training Program Now Accepting Applications

August 18, 2018 12:32 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the Suffolk County Leaders in Training Program for undergraduate and graduate students seeking internship opportunities in county government. The new program offers real world experience for students interested in gaining professional public sector experience and a true understanding of the mechanics outside of the classroom. Students must submit applications […]

New Assistant Principal At Birchwood Intermediate School

August 18, 2018 12:21 am Comments Off

It is with great pride that South Huntington School District Board of Education President Nicholas Ciappetta introduces Mr. Thomas Keogh as the new Assistant Principal of the Birchwood Intermediate School. Mr. Keogh is a lifelong educator who possesses an unwavering work ethic and genuine passion for his craft. Mr. Keogh spent the past several decades as […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs Present Scholarships

August 17, 2018 11:21 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs Council recently presented their annual Scholarship Awards to students affiliated with the town volunteer fire and rescue services. Council President Dan McConnell presented the scholarships to Firefighter Robert Lahey of Northport, Firefighter Jillian McGuire of Centerport, Katherine Grant of East Northport, Sarah Williamson of Dix Hills, Nicole Schirripa of Huntington, […]

Town of Huntington, Family Unveil Scott J. Beigel Way at Street Dedication Ceremony

August 17, 2018 10:51 pm Comments Off

Dix Hills – Huntington Town Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Councilwoman Joan Cergol, and Tax Receiver Jillian Guthman were joined by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Steve Stern, Assemblyman Andrew Raia and Assemblyman Charles Lavine as well as family and friends of Scott J. Beigel and the Beigel-Schulman family, including former campers and students of the […]