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Huntington Town Board Honors East Northport Fire Chiefs for Bravery

February 28, 2016 3:15 pm Comments Off

At the February 9, 2016 Town Board meeting, Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and the Town Council recognized two East Northport Fire Department members who had received the Huntington Chiefs Council’s 2015 “Chiefs of the Year Award” for their for their bravery in attempting to rescue a 90-year-old woman from a house fire.

Chief Joseph Ervin […]

Huntington Resident Participates in Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City

February 26, 2016 4:19 pm Comments Off

Michael Kornfeld, a longtime Huntington resident and president of the Folk Music Society of Huntington, was an active participant in the 28th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 17-21., 2016.

While there, he moderated a well-received panel discussion on “The Original Folk Revival;” that was interspersed with songs performed by panelists and […]

Video of Shooting at Oheka Castle Released by SCPD

February 26, 2016 4:02 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County police have released the video of the shooting of Gary Melius the owner of the Oheka Castle.
Police Commissioner Tim Sini is hoping that the public will help in the case. Anyone with any information are asked to call 1-800-220-TIPS(8477)
The video shows an assailant who is sneaking up to the driver’s side of Melius’ […]

Huntington Community First Aid Squad 2016 Installation

February 24, 2016 12:43 pm Comments Off

On February 20, 2016, NYS Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, Councilwomen Susan Berlandand and Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia were on hand to help congratulate this year’s new officers at Huntington Community First Aid Squad 2016 Installation and Inspection Dinner held at Watermill Caterers in Smithtown.
“Each year we gather to celebrate the dedicated volunteers from Huntington Community […]

TFCU Donates $5,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Commack

February 24, 2016 12:18 pm Comments Off

Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU), one of the country’s largest credit unions recently donated $5,000 to support the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Commack.

“Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Commack helps to provide medical care to thousands of Long Island residents. We recognize the great medical attention this renowned outpatient center offers to our […]

Suffolk County Announces Narcan Training Classes

February 24, 2016 11:57 am Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, are encouraging residents to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes.
The training, which meets New York State Department of Health requirements, will enable participants to recognize an opioid overdose, administer intranasal Narcan and take additional steps until EMS arrives. Participants will […]

Huntington Fire Department Battles House Fire on Fairview Street

February 23, 2016 2:20 pm Comments Off

Huntington Fire Department volunteers responded to a house fire on Fairview Street on Saturday, February 20, at about 4:25 pm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a heavy smoke condition on the second floor and discovered a fire in the walls and ceiling of a bedroom. Firefighters began an aggressive attack on the fire, and had the blaze under […]

March Suffolk County Health Services Meetings

February 23, 2016 2:12 pm Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]

AriYeong Lee Winner of 40th Annual Scholarship Competition at Huntington School of Fine Arts

February 23, 2016 2:03 pm Comments Off

AriYeong Lee, a Commack High School junior and IB art student, won first place and a prize of $1,000 at the Huntington School of Fine Arts 40th Annual Scholarship Competition.
Contestants were judged on their three-piece portfolio, which could include sculptures, paintings, drawings or photos) and on a drawing produced during a session at the competition.
The […]

Suffolk County Offers Free Program for Individuals Living with Diabetes

February 23, 2016 1:58 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive 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 highly […]