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Raia: Woman & Children Left Behind At End Of Session

July 5, 2014 10:38 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia expresses disappointment at the end of the 2014 legislative session.

Commack Student Google World Competition Science Fair Finalist

July 5, 2014 8:22 am Comments Off

Commack High School senior Matthew O’Connell is a Regional Finalist (North America) in the Google Science Fair, a global online science and technology competition open to individuals and teams from ages 13 to 18.

93-Year-Old Man Found Unresponsive In Huntington Station Pool

July 4, 2014 8:30 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a 93-year-old man that was found unresponsive in his pool on July 3, 2014.
Curt Thiele, of Stafford Drive, Huntington Station, was observed at the bottom of his pool by a relative who called 911 at approximately 5:25 p.m. First responders arrived on scene, pulled […]

Upcoming Road Construction Projects for Huntington Township

July 3, 2014 9:07 pm Comments Off

Major construction will begin on various roads throughout the Town of Huntington. Areas effected include Park Avenue, Broadway-Greenlawn Road, Pulaski, 25A, Elwood Road, Oakwood Road and Jericho Turnpike.
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works is undertaking the project to provide continuous sidewalks on two segments of Park Avenue totaling 3 1/2 miles. The southern section […]

Father Arrested for Leaving Child In Car While Shopping At Big H Shopping Center

July 3, 2014 4:22 pm Comments Off

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 at approximately 12:40 p.m. Suffolk County Police arrested a Maryland man after he left his 2-year-old daughter in a locked car in the parking lot of Big H Shopping Center located at 839 New York Avenue, Huntington.
A person walking through the parking lot of the shopping center heard a child […]

Whaling Museum Plans Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser To Support Summer Camp & Scholarships

July 3, 2014 9:03 am Comments Off

On July 19, 2014 friends and supporters of the Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor will host a Hawaiian Luau overlooking Huntington Harbor. The event, which will be the only major fundraiser for the Museum this year, will feature an authentic Hawaiian buffet with roasted pig and a signature cocktail, live entertainment […]

The Heckscher Museum of Art July 2014 Exhibitions and Programs

July 3, 2014 8:43 am Comments Off

SENIOR SECOND WEDNESDAY
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Programs begin at 1:45 pm
Free Museum Admission for Seniors (62+)
Half-Price Museum Admission for General Public
Groups are welcome
Midday Music: Timothy Dalton, Classical Guitar
Wednesday, July 9

FIRST FRIDAY
Extended Hours 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Performance 7:00 pm
Free Museum Admission
Celebrate First Friday at The Heckscher Museum of Art. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions during extended […]

Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

July 3, 2014 7:22 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Dix Hills on July 2, 2014.
William Ackerman, 48, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse northbound on East Deer Park Road when his vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking across the road in a westbound direction at 12:13 a.m.
Felicia […]

County Executive Encourages Safety for Fourth of July Holiday

July 2, 2014 7:35 am Comments Off

County Press Release

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Chief Jim Burke wished residents a happy and safe Fourth of July and summer. Both cautioned residents about the illegal use of fireworks and being responsible on the roads and waterways.
“With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and the start of the summer season […]

Important Blood Drive For Local Community Member

July 1, 2014 6:47 pm Comments Off

There will be a very important and worthwhile blood/donor drive taking place on July 20th.