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Suffolk County Police Department Announce Promotions To Chief of Detective and Operations

July 17, 2021 1:52 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department today announced the promotion of two chiefs to fill positions recently vacated by division retirements.

Chief Mathew Lewis has been named Chief of Detectives and Chief Robert Waring has been named Chief of Operations, both three-star chief titles. The promotions take effect this Friday, July 16.

“While we continue our efforts […]

Man Arrested for DWI Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash

July 15, 2021 1:35 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested a man for DWI following a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Melville July, 9 2021.
Shane Decamp was operating a southbound 2016 Mazda CX-5 in front of 400 Broadhollow Road last night at approximately 9:35 p.m., when his vehicle struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the […]

Oheka Fund Raiser -Cook 4 Supervisor Proves Interesting

July 11, 2021 8:05 pm Comments Off

Today, Sunday July 11, 2021, Councilman Eugene Cook had a fund raiser at Oheka Castle, a historical site, where Democrats, Conservatives, Stop LIPA and Republicans a like, came to support Cook for his run for Town Supervisor. Of the 80+ attendees, the mix of different parties was very relieving. Not only the mix, but the powerful Huntingtonians that were there […]

Dix Hills Park Renaming

July 8, 2021 11:17 am Comments Off

Huntington to Celebrate Town’s First Woman Town Supervisor & Husband, Ex-Chief of Dix Hills Fire Department with Dix Hills Park Renaming
Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci and Town of Huntington officials will join with the Rettaliata and Tepe families, the Dix Hills Fire Department, New York State and Suffolk County officials on Sunday, June 27th at 12:00 PM […]

Two People Arrested During Massage Parlor Raid-W Foot Spa, 1922 New York Ave., Huntington Station

July 7, 2021 11:34 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested two women for unlicensed massage and prostitution during a raid at a massage parlor in Huntington Station June, 25, 2021.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, Second Squad detectives and Second Precinct patrol officers conducted an investigation at W Foot Spa, located at […]

Mike Savarese Appointed to Board of Governors (NYSAWWA)

July 6, 2021 11:09 am Comments Off

Mike Savarese Appointed to Board of Governors of the
New York State Section of the American Water Works Association (NYSAWWA)
~D&B Engineers and Architects Senior Associate Named Trustee~

Mike Savarese of South Huntington, NY has been appointed Trustee to the NYS American Water Works Association (NYSAWWA) Board of Governors. His term will run through April 2024 and he will have […]

LIPA AND PSEG LONG ISLAND ANNOUNCE START OF 2022 INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN

July 6, 2021 11:05 am Comments Off

Utility Will Study Cost-Effective Ways to Meet New York’s Clean Energy Goals and
Provide Reliable and Affordable Electric Service Over Next Decade

UNIONDALE, NY – The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and PSEG Long Island today announced the start of the 2022 Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) study. This study will build on previous work and identify the actions […]

Driver’s Education Teacher Arrested for Committing Lewd Act

July 5, 2021 11:25 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police yesterday arrested a Bay Shore man who subjected a child to a lewd act during a driving instruction course in Huntington.
Special Victims Section detectives arrested Jeffrey Hinch, who was employed by the East Meadow Driving School, located at 2900 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, after a complaint was made by a 16-year-old female of […]

Opinion/Editorial: The NYS Elder Parole Bill Didn’t Pass for Good Reason;

July 3, 2021 10:58 am Comments Off

All crime is not created equal.
The proposed Elder Parole Bill before the New York State Legislature failed to pass for good reason, it treats every incarcerated person the same, regardless of the crime they committed. If passed, the Elder Parole legislation would give a green light to all incarcerated people aged 55 and older to […]

New Book Release by Dix Hills Rabbi, Teacher, and Mentor

July 2, 2021 10:48 am Comments Off

Local Leader’s Uplifting and Contemporary Articles
Now Available in New Book

“The Kabbalah of Life,” a new book by Dix Hills Rabbi Yakov Saacks, is a look at current events as seen through the eyes of a Rabbi and working man. This unique blend of his Chassidic background and a commonsense approach gives way to unique and […]