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Julie Bilello appointed as assistant principal at Elwood Middle School

September 15, 2021 2:25 pm Comments Off

Julie Bilello was appointed as assistant principal at Elwood Middle School, replacing Dawn Valle, the district’s new director of math, science, technology and federal grants.
Bilello has worked as a special education teacher for the past 16 years, most recently at Elwood Middle School, and previously in the Lynbrook School District and Plainview Old-Bethpage School District. […]

Elwood Welcomes Back Students For An Exciting New School Year

September 15, 2021 2:13 pm Comments Off

Despite the unwelcomed inclement weather, the Elwood School District’s students enjoyed an exciting first day of school on Sept. 9, successfully returning to classes at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School, Elwood Middle School, James H. Boyd Intermediate School and Harley Avenue Primary School.
“Rain could not dampen our first day spirits,” said Dr. Kenneth Bossert, the […]

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash Westbound Long Island Expressway, West of Exit 51, Dix Hills

September 12, 2021 4:33 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that critically injured a motorcyclist this morning of Friday, September 10, 2021 at 6:22 a.m.
Leon Bassene was riding a 2021 Suzuki motorcycle on the westbound Long Island Expressway, just west of exit 51, when he failed to slow for traffic and the motorcycle struck […]

Letter to the Editor

September 9, 2021 10:35 am Comments Off

I was compelled to write this letter after viewing the appalling Facebook post by Edmund Smyth for Supervisor offering free haircuts in Huntington Station. Edmund Smyth, will you be offering free haircuts in Lloyd Harbor, Northport or Dix Hills? Donald Molloy!

20 Years Later 9/11 Still Hurting

September 9, 2021 8:51 am Comments Off

God Bless All the Innocent Civilians Killed that day by Islamic Terrorists- 20 years ago on 9/11. Today we pray again, as Americans come together and take care of our own. God Bless All the Innocent Civilians Killed that day by Islamic Terrorists- 20 years ago on 9/11. With what has transpired over the last 3 […]

Is Leaving The Scene of an Accident A Crime?

September 6, 2021 4:07 pm Comments Off

Is Leaving The Scene of an Accident A Crime?
Did Town of Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci do such?
Did SCPD not perform their job? Did they follow standard operating procedure to find the driver of a car that cut a telephone pole in half? Why? Maybe the person is lying somewhere dying? Possibly hurt, severely? No mention […]

MR. DAVID BARTH NEW SUPERVISOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, ATHLETICS AND RECREATION District 13

September 6, 2021 3:59 pm Comments Off

We are thrilled to welcome Mr. David Barth as South Huntington
School District’s new Supervisor of Physical Education, Health, Athletics and Recreation.
Mr. Barth’s experience as a K-12 Physical Education and Health teacher, Athletic Director, and
coach gives him a good view and understanding of the entire K-12 program, and the needs of the
programs and successes at each […]

SCPD Canine Dies From Sudden Illness

September 6, 2021 3:52 pm Comments Off

Dallas V served the residents of Suffolk for more than 5 years
The Suffolk County Police Department is mourning the loss of active duty canine Dallas V, a 6-year old German Shepherd that died from a sudden illness on September 1, 2021.
Dallas V joined the SCPD in 2016, training with handler Kenneth Michaels, and was named […]

Dirt Bike Operator Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash, Pulaski/Larkfield Road

September 6, 2021 3:32 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a dirt bike operator in East Northport last night, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m..
A male was operating a Honda dirt bike when he went through a traffic light at the intersection of Larkfield Road and Pulaski Road and […]

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash Northbound New York Avenue, North of East 12th Street, Huntington Station

September 6, 2021 3:26 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Huntington Station early this morning, Sunday, September 5, 2021 at approximately 2:30 a.m..
Ishmael Haughten was driving a 2017 Toyota Highlander northbound on New York Avenue, just north of East 12th Street, when his vehicle struck a male pedestrian who […]