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Wanted for Grand Larceny at Microsoft Store

January 24, 2017 3:08 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the women who stole merchandise from a Huntington Station store last month.

Two women stole computer-related items, with a value of more than $3700, from Microsoft, located at 160 Walt Whitman Road, on November 5, 2016 […]

Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia To Perform 2017 Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies

January 23, 2017 4:26 pm Comments Off

This year marks the 29th year that Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia has been serving as the Town’s Marriage Officer. Ms. Raia has the legal authority to perform civil marriage ceremonies within the Town of Huntington.

In addition, this is the 22nd year that Ms. Raia will be performing her Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremony “Marathon” on Tuesday, […]

Extra Effort Makes the Difference for Whitman Mathlete

January 23, 2017 3:41 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Ashar Farooq for winning 3rd place at the 2017 Suffolk County Math Tournament. Ashar is a sophomore, so this is the first year he’s eligible to compete. “Last year Ashar found time to practice with the team even though he knew he couldn’t compete,” said Mathletes Advisor Malaury Samedy. “I always encourage the […]

Teen Assaulted While Playing Soccer Next to Avalon Bay Community

January 23, 2017 3:00 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating an assault during which a teenager was injured in Huntington Station this afternoon.
A 16-year-old male was playing soccer at Manor Field Park, located on East 5th Street, next to the Avalon Bay Community at 2:22 p.m. when he was approached by a group of males who engaged him […]

Gambling Arrest at 19th Street Deli “Chiquito Deli”

January 21, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a man for running an illegal gambling club in a deli in Huntington after a State Liquor Authority (SLA) inspection last night Friday January, 20, 2017.
In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers in conjunction with the Huntington Town Code Enforcement conducted an SLA check at […]

Arena Players 2017 Season: Simon, Albee and LaBute, Plus Children’s Productions

January 20, 2017 10:47 am Comments Off

The Arena Players Repertory Theater will begin its 2017 season with a Neil Simon comedy, Jake’s Women, which opens Friday, March 10, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Carriage House Theater at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, N.Y.
Tickets for Friday and Sunday shows are $20, and $18 for seniors (60 […]

January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month

January 18, 2017 4:01 pm Comments Off

Did You Know? About 20 million Americans currently have HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer.
The good news? HPV can be prevented by the HPV vaccine, and cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests (called Pap tests) and follow-up care.
Suffolk County health […]

Wanted for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument

January 18, 2017 12:33 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 the man who used fake money to purchase an item from a Huntington store in December.
A man used a fake $100 bill to purchase a dog collar from Fetch, located at 44c Gerard […]

Wanted for Grand Larceny at Walt Whitman Mall

January 18, 2017 12:25 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a woman who stole from a Huntington Station store last October.
On October 24, 2016, a woman entered the Henri Bendel store, located at the Walt Whitman Mall, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, and stole assorted bracelets and […]

Halesite Fire Department Junior Crabbers Hold Installation Ceremony

January 16, 2017 4:38 pm Comments Off

The Halesite Fire Department Junior Firefighter Program held its second annual installation on January 9, 2017 at the Halesite Firehouse. Approximately 40 Juniors turned out along with their families. Chief of Department, Greg Colonna, swore the Juniors in for the upcoming year and also swore in their newly elected Officers. During the evening, Juniors were […]