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Huntington Matters 1st Anniversary Memorial Vigil, October 6

October 6, 2015 5:25 am Comments Off

One year ago this month, the Huntington community came together at the “Maggie Matters March” in outrage, grief and frustration following the murder of one of our children, 18 year old Maggie Rosales. Maggie’s murder marked the fourth in just over a year in the Huntington Station community.
PLEASE JOIN US, the family and friends of […]

Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

October 6, 2015 5:21 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
“We are promoting good health to all residents in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Bellone. “For those who are addicted to tobacco or nicotine […]

Greenlawn FD Dedicates Ambulance to Hans Weiss

October 5, 2015 5:35 am Comments Off

The Greenlawn Fire Department recently dedicated their new ambulance to Hans Weiss, a dedicated volunteer firefighter who proudly served the Greenlawn community for over 57 years. Hans passed away last May at the age of 88, and was well respected for his dedication and service.
Hans was a Charter Member of the Greenlawn Rescue Squad in 1961, […]

Water Quality: Private Profits and Public Costs

October 1, 2015 7:07 am Comments Off

By Dan Gulizio
Elected officials, environmentalists, civics and development interests are all talking about water quality these days. That is a good thing. Fish kills, turtle die-offs, toxic algal blooms, bacteria-driven beach closures, contaminated shellfish beds and a rising tide of contaminants all reflect an ecosystem in crisis. State, county and local elected officials have all […]

Dix Hills FD Open House on Sunday, October 4

September 30, 2015 6:44 am Comments Off

Don’t miss this one! It’s free, so bring the entire family for an informative, fun-filled day! You’ll see firefighting and rescue demonstrations and safety exercises including stop, drop and roll, first aid and emergency treatment tips.
Residents will also learn about Dix Hills Fire Department safety and assistance programs including our Child Safety Car Seat program and […]

Fireplace Ignites House in Greenlawn

September 28, 2015 5:09 am Comments Off

Volunteers from the Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a house fire on Clay Court, Saturday night, September 26, at about 11:40 p.m. Firefighters found an active fire in the wall caused by the fireplace. The fire was quickly extinguished with damage confined to the walls around the fireplace. Approximately 30 Greenlawn firefighters responded with five […]

Dix Hills FD Responds to House Scorched by BBQ

September 27, 2015 2:34 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a barbecue fire that spread to the exterior of a home on Villanova Lane, Saturday, September 26, at around 6:40 p.m. Nearly 30 Dix Hills volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel were dispatched with four engines and two ambulances, under the direction of Assistant Chiefs Tom Napolitano and Joe […]

Suffolk Community College Employee Arrested for Secretly Videotaping a Student

September 27, 2015 7:10 am Comments Off

On Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 2:30 p.m., Suffolk County Police arrested a Suffolk County Community College employee who secretly videotaped a student at the campus in Brentwood.
David Marchese, a custodian, was sitting at a table during an awards ceremony held at the Grant Campus when he was observed by a witness holding his phone under […]

Interactive Peacebuilding Workshop and Sunday Service, October 3-4

September 26, 2015 7:07 am Comments Off

World Politics in the Twenty-first Century – Is Peace Possible?
An interactive workshop about the local approach to global issues
October 3, 2015
1:30-4:30 pm
The Paradoxical Role of the United Nations
Sunday service topic
October 4, 2015
10:30 am
On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1:30-4:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington, an interactive workshop,World Politics in the Twenty-first Century – […]

October Events at the Cold Spring Harbor Library

September 25, 2015 5:06 am Comments Off

The following events are open to the general public. Advance registration is always encouraged.
Medicare Questions Answered
Thursday, October 1, at 7pm
Just in time to assist with making enrollment decisions! Join us for a presentation by a planning expert, followed by a Q&A session on this most important medical program. This program is free and open to […]