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Three Men Arrested for Damaging Businesses and Vehicles in Huntington Village

February 5, 2016 1:55 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested three men in connection with damaging several businesses and vehicles in Huntington Village in November.
Following an investigation by Second Precinct Crime Section officers, which included an extensive area canvass, a review of video surveillance recordings and follow-ups on several anonymous tips, three men were identified in connection with spray-painting five […]

Suffolk Police Combat Narcotics Epidemic in Suffolk Communities

February 5, 2016 1:48 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Tim Sini, alongside Legislator Sarah Anker, today announced a new initiative aimed at cracking down on drug dealing in Suffolk County neighborhoods.
The initiative, fueled in part by residents’ complaints, will focus on combating drug houses in communities. As part of the initiative, the police department will be utilizing Special Operations […]

Jo-Ann Raia’s Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies to take place on February 14, 2016

February 4, 2016 3:23 pm Comments Off

Jo-Ann Raia’s Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies to take place on February 14, 2016. This is Ms. Raia’s 21st year performing her Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies. See full release below:

Bloomingdales Thief Wanted for Petit Larceny

February 4, 2016 3:21 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two men who stole a jacket from a Huntington Station store.

On January 15, 2016, at approximately 10:22 a.m., two men stole a Montcler winter jacket valued at $900 from Bloomingdale’s, located at 270 […]

Suffolk County Health and CDC Issues Zika Virus Travel Alert

February 3, 2016 11:41 am Comments Off

CDC has issued a travel alert for people traveling to regions and countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing: Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Suriname, Venezuela, Cape Verde, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Dominican Republic.
The alert follows […]

Young Huntington Singer-Songwriter Draws National Attention, Accolades

February 1, 2016 12:44 pm Comments Off

Kirsten Maxwell of Huntington has been named a winner of the 2016 South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition after showcasing her talents, along with 12 other finalists, during the annual festival in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 16. As one of three winners, Kirsten received a cash prize and has been invited to perform on the […]

Four People Arrest for a Slew of Gas Station and Bank Robberies in Huntington and Suffolk County

January 30, 2016 12:53 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested several people for multiple bank and gas station robberies that occurred in Suffolk County since last December.
A man entered the Shell gas station, located at 444 Commack Rd., Commack, on January 22, at approximately 7 p.m. After making a purchase, the man pointed towards his waistband indicating he had a […]

Kieran Bunce, 48 Male Sex Offender Arrested for Sexual Contact with 14-year-old

January 29, 2016 1:14 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a registered Level 1 sex offender for having sexual contact with a minor in a motor vehicle at the Fort Salonga Shopping Center parking lot early in the morning of January
28,2016 at 12:10am.
Fourth Precinct Police Officer Dennis Lynch, on routine patrol observed a car parked in a darkened area of the […]

Noted Broadcast Journalist to Keynote Town’s 29th Black History Month Celebration

January 29, 2016 12:42 pm Comments Off

ABC News’ Byron Pitts will highlight Huntington’s commemoration
ABC News Nightline co-anchor Byron Pitts will deliver the keynote address at the Town of Huntington’s 29th Annual Black History Month Celebration, scheduled for Thursday, February 4 at
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School in Huntington Station, beginning at 7 p.m.

Mr. Pitts is an award-winning journalist – including multiple […]

RAIA DISAPPOINTED WITH DECISION TO UPHOLD STATUS QUO IN ALBANY

January 29, 2016 12:28 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) recently joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference to call for immediate adoption of measures that would restore public trust by increasing transparency and accountability in the legislature. Following the downfall and conviction of two
former legislative leaders, Raia says it’s urgent for the Assembly to adopt critical ethics and rules […]