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RIPE Art Gallery brings the latest work by Gary Kroman to LI!

August 1, 2016 11:01 am Comments Off

A New York City native, Gary Kroman began working independently as a freelance illustrator in 1972. In 1973 he met with the people at Relix magazine and began illustrating for the magazine. Inspired by Rick Griffin, Kelly and Mouse and most of the San Francisco comic and poster artists of the late sixties and early […]

Commack Man Arrested for Boating While Intoxicated after Crash

July 31, 2016 1:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers arrested a Commack man for Boating While Intoxicated after he crashed his boat into a buoy in Patchogue Bay Saturday night.

Fifth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call at the Dublin Deck bar, located at 325 River Avenue, Patchogue, where witnesses reported that a man left the bar in […]

Huntington Fire Department Battles House Fire During Storm

July 31, 2016 1:22 pm Comments Off

Huntington Fire Department volunteers were alerted to a house fire on Prime Avenue, Monday, July 25, 2016 at about 4:30 p.m., as heavy thunderstorms swept through the area. Firefighters arrived to an active fire in the attic of the two-story home opposite Heckscher Park.

First arriving Engine 237 stretched a hose line to the attic and […]

6 Year Old Girl Helps Save 59 Shelter Pets With Lemonade Stand

July 31, 2016 1:03 pm Comments Off

Thora (age 6) and her baby sister Willow (11 months), wanted to make a difference in the lives of animals. Thora talked to her parents about wanting to help animals in need. Their Mom and Dad spoke with Little Shelter staff and came up with an idea for the girls. Quickly the parents and a […]

Two Boyd Students Honored by Government Officials

July 31, 2016 12:54 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Elwood’s James H. Boyd Intermediate School fifth-graders Ava Mule and Joey O’Hara, recipients of two prestigious achievement awards presented by local government officials during the school awards ceremony.
Ava received the New York State Comptroller Achievement Award, presented by the office of Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to a deserving student who exhibits hard work and […]

Huntington Loaner Station Will Receive 48 Life Jackets From $5,000 Donation

July 31, 2016 12:47 pm Comments Off

Boating in Huntington just got a little safer thanks to a $5,000 donation from local Anheuser-Busch distributor Clare Rose to fund the Sea Tow Foundation’s 42 Life Jacket Loaner Stations at the locations across Long Island. Huntington’s life jacket loaner stations, are available in a few locations- one is located at Britannia Yachting Center on […]

Town of Huntington to Mark National Night Out August 2, 2016

July 31, 2016 12:40 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will join communities across the nation Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in marking the 34th annual National Night Out, the event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

Scheduled for Manor Field Park from 5 to 8 p.m., the event is a partnership […]

“STAY SUFFOLK” CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO EXPLORE LOCAL PARKS

July 31, 2016 12:30 pm Comments Off

“Stay Suffolk” – Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s new campaign aimed at encouraging Suffolk County residents to explore parks and enjoy activities close to home will not only help to keep tax dollars here in Suffolk County, but will help residents to realize what makes Long Island’s parks, beaches, golf courses and historic sites a […]

East Northport Fire Department Rescues Injured Bicyclist

July 31, 2016 12:18 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department responded to assist an injured bicyclist who struck a tree on Friday, July 29, 2016 at around 5:30 p.m. on the bike trails in Meadowlark Park off Middleville Road. The patient, a 10-year-old boy, was located about a mile into the woods by the ENFD Paramedic. Firefighters used an off-the-road Brush truck to reach the young boy, who […]

Suffolk County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 62 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall

July 29, 2016 10:34 am Comments Off

Due to the heavy rainfall on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 62 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.
The beaches covered by the advisory […]