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LEGISLATOR WILLIAM R. SPENCER, M.D. ROUNDS OUT THE “LISTENING TOUR” COMMUNITY MEETINGS

May 29, 2017 2:38 pm Comments Off

Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. Rounds out Series of Community Meetings at Huntington Public Library
Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. wrapped up his “Listening Tour” Tuesday night May 23, 2017 at the Huntington Public Library. The tour kicked off with its first meeting in March at the Northport Public Library, and included meetings at the […]

Suffolk County Police Announce Increased Enforcement for Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2017 3:28 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron announce that police will be out in full force this holiday weekend to keep residents safe.
Police will be conducting high visibility patrols on roads and waterways throughout the county between May 26 and May 29. Officers will take a […]

Here We Go Again – Six Beaches Closed to Bathing Three In Huntington

May 27, 2017 3:24 pm Comments Off

The following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach, Islip
Tanner Park Beach, Copiague
Benjamin Beach, Bay Shore
Fleet’s Cove Beach, Huntington
Huntington Beach Community Association Beach, Centerport
Crab Meadow Beach, Northport

According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in […]

Letter to the Editor- From Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer

May 26, 2017 12:06 pm Comments Off

Dear Editor.
Prevention is one of the most important aspects of living a healthy and long life; however recent studies indicate that millions of children, adolescents, and adults in the United States do not receive crucial services such as routine screenings and annual check-ups. Recognizing that preventive care is the key to good health and wellbeing, […]

Applications Being Accepted for Lottery for Waiting List for The Greens at Half Hollow Affordable Units

May 26, 2017 12:00 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington and the Huntington Community Development Agency announce that from June 1 to June 30 2017, the Long Island Housing Partnership will be accepting applications for a lottery being held to create a new waiting list for resales, as they become available, of the affordable units at The Greens at Half Hollow.
There […]

Halesite Fire Department Memorial Day Parade 5/29/17

May 25, 2017 12:43 pm Comments Off

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The Halesite Fire Department will be marching in our very own Memorial Day Parade this Monday, May 29th, 2017 to honor our many current members for their service in our Armed Forces as well as those members who served and have since passed.
We invite you and your family to join us on […]

A Record Number of Whitman HS Eagle Scouts Set to Graduate

May 25, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

This is an exceptional year for Walt Whitman graduates. But the story behind the story may well be that we have an unprecedented number of Eagle Scouts graduating on June 24th. Missing the national record by only one, presently held in Texas with an even dozen, Walt Whitman is graduating eleven exceptional Eagle Scouts who […]

Burglar Arrested For Hitting More Than Half a Dozen Businesses

May 25, 2017 12:34 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives have arrested a man who burglarized more than half a dozen businesses this month.

A man was caught on surveillance video captured on May 22, 2017 after he broke in to Si Yuang Kitchen, located at 232 Wall Street, Huntington. A Second Squad detective reviewed still photos taken from surveillance […]

Huntington Recognizes Senior Volunteers

May 24, 2017 12:47 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington recently recognized eight outstanding seniors for their volunteerism contributions to others in the Town.
Chosen in a vote by their peers, the eight were selected with input from the Town’s senior clubs leaders and the Town’s Senior Division staff. Each of the honorees was chosen for […]

SENATE PASSES BILL TO WITHHOLD STATE FUNDING FROM AMTRAK UNTIL PENN STATION

May 24, 2017 12:36 pm Comments Off

COMMUTERS GET RELIEF

The New York State Senate today passed legislation to help compensate Penn Station commuters and hold Amtrak responsible for costly and frustrating delays. The bill (S6421), sponsored by Senator Elaine Phillips (R-C, Manhasset), would withhold New York State’s payments to Amtrak, operator of Penn Station, and return the savings to commuters as […]