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2017 “Get With The Programs” Huntington Arts Council

February 16, 2017 4:35 pm Comments Off

QUICK REGISTER ONLINE HERE!
What and when:
February 16, 7-9 pm – Looking for $$$
Are you sure you have looked under every rock for dollars for your organization? Therese Nielsen from Huntington Public Library will show us resources for finding funds.
Early registration: $10 members and DEC grant applicants/$15 non-members, $20 ‘at the door’

March 16, 7-9 pm – […]

LUPINACCI, RA HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE CALLING FOR EQUAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS SERVICING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

February 16, 2017 4:30 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref.-South Huntington) joined Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) for a joint press conference this morning as they advocated funding increases for Special Act schools and 853, 4201, 4410 preschool programs. Special Act schools and 853, 4201, 4410 preschool programs are classifications given by the New York […]

Senate Majority Leader Flanagan Again Joining Long Island Cares To Help Protect Pets

February 16, 2017 4:19 pm Comments Off

New York Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) is once again joining Long Island Cares for its annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. Over the next couple of months, Senator Flanagan’s district office will serve as a collection point for pet supplies in an effort to help the charity restock […]

Petrone Meets with LIA’s Young Professionals Committee

February 16, 2017 4:09 pm Comments Off

Supervisor speaks about Melville redevelopment plans
Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone met with the Long Island Association’s Young Professionals Committee February 8, updating the committee on plans to redevelop the area around the Route 110 corridor to meet changing commercial and lifestyle demands.
In a meeting held at Canon USA’s Americas […]

Fourth Massage Parlor Bust in Three Months

February 16, 2017 1:50 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested two women during a massage parlor raid conducted in Huntington yesterday February 15, 2017.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives, Suffolk County Police Criminal Intelligence detectives, U.S. Homeland Security officers and Town of Huntington Code Enforcement officers […]

Jeep Overturns in Huntington Station Crash

February 15, 2017 11:34 am Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department, Huntington Community First Aid Squad and Suffolk Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Jericho Turnpike and Pidgeon Hill Road in Huntington Station, Tuesday night, February 14, 2017, at about 8:45 p.m. Firefighters secured the vehicles which included a Jeep that overturned on its roof and a Lexus sedan. About 20 Huntington […]

Three Men Arrested after Menacing Clerk; Illegal Loaded Weapons Seized

February 15, 2017 11:17 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested three men in Melville after one man threaten to kill a clerk on February 14. 2017. Two illegal loaded guns were seized too.
Hector Gonzalez entered the 7-Eleven, located at 837 Walt Whitman Road, and asked to purchase cigarettes at approximately 11:05 a.m. The clerk denied the request because Gonzalez did not […]

Whitman Science Fair Winner Continues to Next Round

February 14, 2017 5:05 pm Comments Off

Walt Whitman High School had two students entered into last weeks LI Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF). Both seniors Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan and Omar Ramos executed well researched and professionally presented projects in the hopes of progressing to round two of the competition and ultimately a trip to Los Angeles in May for the International Science […]

Northport Seniors Sign National Letter of Intent

February 14, 2017 5:01 pm Comments Off

Three Northport High School student-athletes signed their national letter of intent on Feb. 1, 2017 to play their sport of choice at the college level. The special signing ceremony allowed seniors Leah Dentale, Chris Parker and Stephanie Rapp to put their commitments to paper with their families and coaches standing by in support.
Senior […]

Man Arrested for Church Burglary at St. Patricks

February 14, 2017 4:53 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Monday February 13, 2017 arrested a man who burglarized a Huntington church this past weekend.
Second Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance at Huntington Hospital, located at 270 Park Ave., at approximately 9:15 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Jeffrey Nekola in possession of several religious items, including a […]