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Huntington Camera Club to Host ‘Photography Fights Cancer’ Event Raising Money for the American Cancer Society

May 11, 2016 4:01 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Camera Club will be hosting their second Photography Fights Cancer event on June 4, 2016 at the John Glenn High School Relay for Life in Elwood, NY. The event will feature an auction of art pieces donated by Camera Club members, as well as free portrait sessions for cancer survivors and their caregivers. […]

ASSEMBLY MAJORITY BLOCKS TUITION ASSISTANCE INCREASE

May 11, 2016 2:40 pm Comments Off

Majority members in the Assembly’s Committee on Higher Education voted May 10, 2016 to block Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci’s (R,C,I-South Huntington) proposed increase to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Opposing members within the committee voted to hold Lupinacci’s bill (A.5809-A) from leaving committee, where it can expire at the conclusion of Legislative Session in June. […]

Huntington Village Art Walk & Opening Art Council Reception

May 11, 2016 2:23 pm Comments Off

Opening Reception
Friday, May 13, 2016 6-8 pm
Main Street Gallery
Exhibit on display through June 4

“It’s a beautiful show with a variety of responses to the title I chose ‘Condition of Light Affecting the Landscape of Spring on Long Island.The artists’ reaction (in) colors, patterns, texture, changes of light in regard to space and distance revealed (in their […]

OPEN HOUSE AT HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY FIRST AID SQUAD FOR NATIONAL EMS WEEK

May 11, 2016 2:08 pm Comments Off

In recognition of National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 15th – 21st) the Huntington Community First Aid Squad will be hosting an Open House at its headquarters, 2 Railroad Street, Huntington Station, Sunday May 15th 2016 from 12 PM to 4 PM. There will be, fun, food , demonstrations and give-a-ways. HCFAS volunteers will offer […]

Blood Drive May 15 2016 at Dix Hills Fire Department

May 11, 2016 1:39 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting a Blood Drive this Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Blood Drive is a community service project by Eagle Scout Anthony Armanuse in conjunction with the New York Blood Center. All are welcome to share this lifesaving gift that is much needed for our […]

Cause Café Joins the Prestigious Storefronts on Fort Salonga Road

May 10, 2016 4:55 pm Comments Off

Prominent members of the community, elected officials and staff celebrated the opening of Cause Café, located at 1014 Fort Salonga Road in Fort Salonga, New York during a grand opening event held Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Owned and operated by Stacey Wohl, Cause Café will officially open to the public on Saturday, May 7, 2016 […]

Suffolk County Officials Recognize and Honor Suffolk County Nurses

May 10, 2016 4:33 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken join leaders throughout the nation in recognizing May 6 through May 12, 2016 as National Nurses Week. The designation provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the nursing profession and discuss the vital role nurses fulfill in healthcare.

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and […]

Elwood Student-Artwork Selected for Heckscher Art Exhibit

May 10, 2016 4:21 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District is pleased to congratulate Elwood-John H. Glenn High School sophomore Alexandra Sachelari for having her artwork displayed in the Heckscher Museum of Art’s 20th annual Long Island’s Best: Young Artists Exhibit.
The Long Island’s Best showcase featured 83 extraordinary works of art created by young artists from across Long Island. […]

Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living with Diabetes

May 9, 2016 2:22 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, invite residents who have type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to attend a free program that will enable them to manage their diabetes. The program, entitled, “The Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Classes,” is conducted in collaboration with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and comprises six […]

Music Festivals Rock Long Island

May 9, 2016 1:57 pm Comments Off

Rock fans, get your dancing shoes ready once again for Rich Rivkin’s annual series of multi-sensory events at scenic park locations, featuring live music performances, live painting and exhibiting by multiple artists, fun & games, massive bubbles, hula hooping, vendors, and gourmet food trucks.
This year’s festival season kicks off at Calverton Links, with Grateful Fest on May […]