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11 Dogs Rescued From Baku Are Available Now For Adoption At Little Shelter

July 8, 2016 5:05 pm Comments Off

The Baku dogs arrived to Little Shelter on June 25th after flying from Baku to New York. There were tears of joy as the rescuers from Baku Street Dog Rescue saw the Little Shelter staff waiting at the shelter gates for their arrival. Baku, is a place where the stray dog population is so bad […]

4th of July 2016 in Asharoken

July 8, 2016 4:59 pm Comments Off

And the Rockets Red Glare in Asharoken
A spectacular finish to a picture perfect July 4th weekend 2016… Fireworks and bonfires on the beach in Asharoken Village.

Photos by Steve Silverman

Asharoken Police Protecting the Village on July 4th 2016

July 8, 2016 4:50 pm Comments Off

Asharoken Village officials are pictured with officers from the Asharoken Police Department at Village Hall following a briefing on July 4, 2016 in preparation for the annual Fireworks Show.

Pictured front from left, Officer Tony Canino, Police Commissioner Mel Ettinger, Mayor Greg Letica, Officer-in-Charge Ray Mahdesian, and Officer Alex Rubino. Back row, Officers Jim Cox, Mitch Bank, […]

TUESDAY’S CHILDREN STRENGTHENS ITS TEAM WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW EXECUTIVES

July 8, 2016 4:47 pm Comments Off

In its continuing efforts to strengthen the services it provides to youth, families and communities impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss here in the United States and around the globe, Tuesday’s Children announces the appointment of Lisa Oosterom as Chief Financial and Operations Officer and Alison Silberman as Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives. The […]

NAACP Huntington Chapter Celebrates 37 Years

July 7, 2016 11:29 am Comments Off

By: Michael A. Raspantini
A packed house of over 100 people crowded into the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church on Woodhull Road last month for the thirty-seventh anniversary celebration of the NAACP Huntington Branch. Elected officials like Chad Lupinacci and William “Doc” Spencer attended to honor the group and its continued efforts and focus on local issues […]

Suffolk County to Receive Federal Grant to Spur Economic Development

July 7, 2016 9:38 am Comments Off

Funding to be used for “Plane-to-Train Connectivity Study between Ronkonkoma LIRR Station & MacArthur Airport”

On June 30, 2016 – Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the County is the recipient of $300,000 in federal grants from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) for the use of the plane-to-train connectivity study between the Ronkonkoma Long Island […]

Assist From 911 Dispatch to Deliver a Baby

July 7, 2016 9:34 am Comments Off

A Suffolk County Emergency Services Dispatcher, answering a 9-1-1 call on June 29, 2016, assisted a local couple with delivery of their baby – after the couple realized they wouldn’t get to the hospital in time and parked in the lot of a local Starbucks.

The couple was driving to the hospital on County Route 111 […]

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Needs an Acquisition Manager

July 6, 2016 11:07 am Comments Off

RSVP needs an acquisition manager!

The Community Computer Connections Program (CCCP) is urgently seeking a volunteer to manage its acquisition activities. The primary responsibility of this volunteer would be to seek computer and funding donations to help our service project accomplish its mission.

CCCP is a service of The Retired Senior Volunteer Program; volunteers refurbish donated computers, […]

CRASH COURSE in CRASH AVOIDANCE

July 6, 2016 10:54 am Comments Off

FREE ONE Day, 2 hour Course
Teaching New Drivers How to Avoid Dangerous Driving Situations
• Course is taught by Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructors from the Suffolk County Police Academy and will consist of a short class room lecture followed by a live demonstration on the EVOC track.

Little Shelter Supporter Wins $25,000

July 6, 2016 10:48 am Comments Off

On the last weekend of June 2016 the 18th Semi-Annual Mercedes-Benz raffle was held at Little Shelter Animal Rescue in Huntington. The winning ticket was: number 076. Our lucky winner was Elizabeth of Ronkonkoma who was present at the time of the drawing. Elizabeth is a loyal supporter of Little Shelter and attends many events. […]