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Burr Intermediate School in Commack Raised $4,000 for ALS Ride for Life.

February 23, 2016 1:45 pm Comments Off

Students and staff at the Burr Intermediate School in Commack were presented with a banner from the ALS Ride for Life, to celebrate the generosity, commitment, and compassion demonstrated by the Burr family.
ALS Ride for Life was founded by Chris Pendergast, a retired teacher who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease in 1993. This annual […]

Commack Middle School Nature Explorers and Earth Protectors Club Recycle

February 23, 2016 1:38 pm Comments Off

Members of the Commack Middle School Nature Explorers and Earth Protectors Club put their eco-enthusiasm to work, sponsoring a school-wide plastic bag collection. They collected (and counted) 1,873 plastic bags, which will now be recycled, and not wind up in a landfill or as litter.

Club members are passionate about preserving our environment and want to […]

Wanted for Petit Larceny And Criminal Mischief in Commack/Dix Hills Area

February 22, 2016 3:40 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who stole property from and damaged cars in Commack.
A man entered several unlocked vehicles between January 29 and February 13 and stole property. While he was rummaging through the vehicles, he damaged property inside.

The […]

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS OF GREENLAWN POST 1244 HONORED

February 22, 2016 3:37 pm Comments Off

American Legion Riders Chapter 1244 President Bruce Blanco was presented a plaque by Commander Dennis Madden at the post’s February meeting. The plaque was awarded by The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund in appreciation of the Post 1244 Riders generous contribution to the fund in 2015. The American Legion Riders presented their donation to the […]

Centerport Fire Department Mourns Loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire

February 22, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire Jr., who passed away on February 2 at the age of 78. McGuire was born in
Queens, NY, and later moved to Centerport, joining the department in 1976.

McGuire was a very active volunteer, first serving as Lieutenant and Captain of the then Service Company. During […]

Jeep Crashes Into Huntington House

February 21, 2016 12:48 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to a accident involving a Jeep Cherokee that crashed into a house on Creek Road in Huntington, Saturday night, February 20, 2016. The male driver was transported to Huntington Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Huntington firefighters were on the scene with an engine and heavy rescue truck, […]

OPIOID OVERDOSE PROGRAM & NALOXONE TRAINING CLASS A SUCCESS

February 20, 2016 2:42 pm Comments Off

On Friday, February 12, 2016 Assemblymen Andrew Raia and Chad Lupinacci held an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program and Naloxone Training Class. This class was held in conjunction with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

“I am very pleased with the turnout we had for the event,” said Raia. “The […]

New Police Commissioner Tim Sini Stated “Deal Drugs, Commit Acts of Violence SCPD Is Coming For You”

February 19, 2016 5:54 pm 1 Comment

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini today announced the results of search warrants executed at North Amityville homes this week that resulted in the arrests of 13 people while drugs, guns and cash were seized.
Officers and detectives from Firearms Suppression Team (FAST), Narcotics Section, Emergency Service Section and the Federal Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]

Throw Back Thursday – Cuthbertson Claims Town Board Never Voted to Launch a Federal Investigation, Residents Dumbfounded

February 18, 2016 4:21 pm Comments Off

This originally was posted February 14, 2015,
The resolution below was sent to The Huntingtonian by Councilman Cook’s office when we requested it. It was voted on November 6, 2014 and passed 5 -0. In the video below (from the town board meeting on 2/10/15), Councilman Cuthbertson said, “the resolution that we sent to the United States […]

Town of Huntington Councilman Cook Surprises Boy Scout Troop #34

February 18, 2016 3:41 pm Comments Off

Scouts of Troop #34 received a surprise visit from Councilman Eugene Cook during their Merit Badge class on Citizenship in the Community taught by Counselor and Assistant Scout Master, Janet Heller-Smitelli, on February 3rd, 2016. Just as they were discussing how decisions are made regarding development in our Town and how issues and problems are […]