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East Northport and Huntington Station Residents Produce ‘Dinner at the Guggenheims’

March 15, 2015 1:24 pm Comments Off

A one-of-a-kind theater experience with dancing to a live orchestra, musical performance and dinner at Hempstead House at Sands Point Preserve.
Friends of the Sands Point Preserve’s historic Hempstead House will be the setting of an elegant dinner theater experience that will explore the festive spirit of the Guggenheims, whose reputation of lavish entertainment at their […]

Assemblyman Andrew Raia Discusses His Budget Priorities

March 15, 2015 1:07 pm Comments Off

From the Office of Assemblyman Raia:
Assemblyman Andrew Raia is advocating for ethics reform measures, increased education funding, and money to repair local roads and potholes on Long Island in the 2015-16 New York State Budget. Raia noted that budget talks are always ongoing, but stressed these three issues as his top priorities as the legislature […]

Message from the New Executive Director of the Huntington Arts Council

March 15, 2015 8:56 am Comments Off

Hello Members of the Huntington Arts Council, the arts, our business partners and surrounding community.
As I begin my first weeks as the new Executive Director, I would like you to know that I am delighted to be here and excited to bring my skills and enthusiasm to the Huntington Arts Council. I look forward to […]

Huntington Moves to Help Starving Waterfowl

March 14, 2015 7:16 pm Comments Off

Town seeks volunteers to scatter food at waterfront locations to help waterfowl affected by harsh winter, frozen bays
Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and the Town Council announce that the Town began enlisting volunteers and distributing food to be scattered at waterfront locations to assist waterfowl who have been starving and in some cases perishing because […]

Reverend Stephen Donnelly Honored at Hibernian Ball

March 14, 2015 7:01 pm Comments Off

In photo below: Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, Father Stephen Donnelly, Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, Sen. Carl Marcellino, and Assemblyman Andrew Raia.

Local officials recently honored Reverend Stephen Donnelly at the annual Ancient Order of Hibernians of Huntington Ball. Donnelly, a longtime community member, was also appointed grand marshal of the 81st annual Huntington St. Patrick’s Day […]

Officer Collins to be Released from the Hospital

March 14, 2015 2:27 pm Comments Off

Officer Collins has been receiving care at Stony Brook University Hospital since early Thursday morning and will be discharged on Sunday, March 15 at 12 p.m. to continue his recovery at home.
On Wednesday, March 11, Suffolk County Police responded to a call for officer needs assistance just before midnight in Huntington Station. Police Officer Mark […]

Update on Officer Mark Collins & Statements from Officials

March 13, 2015 1:48 pm Comments Off

According to police, Officer Collins condition has improved. He is out of the drug induced coma and is conscious and responsive.
A statement from Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci:
“Suffolk County Police Officer Mark Collins in a shooting while patrolling the Huntington Station Area. This event serves as a devastating reminder of the constant dangers faced by those who […]

Dix Hills FD Responds to Explosion with Burn Victim

March 13, 2015 11:52 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to reports of a fire pit explosion with a burn victim at a home on Gillette Street at about 9:40 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015. Firefighters arrived to find an adult male with burns resulting from a gas can that exploded next to the backyard fire pit. The patient was treated by […]

Flashback Friday – Don Pius & Town Hall

March 13, 2015 8:27 am Comments Off

This article was originally published March 25, 2012.
Don Pius is one of the most notorious landlords in Huntington. The history of Donald Pius in the Town of Huntington and specifically Huntington Station is a very involved story. Over the past several decades Pius has made a fortune at the expense of his tenants and the tax payers. […]

Arrest made in Shooting of Officer, Suspect Has Criminal History In Huntington Station

March 12, 2015 1:32 pm Comments Off

Sheldon Leftenant has been identified as the man who was arrested for shooting a Second Precinct police officer in
Huntington Station last night. Leftenant, 22, of 7 Tippin Drive, Huntington Station, was charged with Attempted Aggravated Murder and Resisting Arrest. He is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip today.
Sheldon Leftenant was […]