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Town of Huntington Dedicated Pickleball Courts at Whitman Park

September 29, 2016 5:23 pm Comments Off

Melville – Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone, joined by Councilmen Mark Cuthbertson and Eugene Cook and players from across the Town, officially opened the Town’s first dedicated pickleball courts at Whitman Park September 27, 2016.
The four courts were constructed by Town employees in a former rollerblading area of the park, on New York Avenue just […]

Town of Huntington Presents 2017 Budget

September 29, 2016 2:28 pm Comments Off

TOWN TO PIERCE THE STATE TAX CAP
Plan released after Town Board unanimously approves piercing state tax cap 5-0.

Immediately after the Huntington Town Board voted unanimously at the September 27, 2016 meeting to pierce the state tax cap, Supervisor Frank P. Petrone presented a 2017 proposed budget that maintains all Town services at current levels while […]

Two Wanted for Grand Larceny at Sunglass Hut

September 29, 2016 2:12 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 people who stole sunglasses from a store in Huntington last month.
A man and woman both entered Sunglass Hut in the Walt Whitman Mall with a pair of sunglasses. The pair both took more expensive […]

Two Reported Dead at Commack Motor Inn

September 29, 2016 2:07 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident in which a man and woman were found deceased inside a hotel room at Commack Motor Inn, located at 2231 Jericho Turnpike in Commack at approximately 12:33 p.m. September 28, 2016.

An employee entered a room after the occupants failed to check out at their scheduled […]

Long Island Accordion Alliance September Meeting

September 28, 2016 4:52 pm Comments Off

Accordionist Emilio Magnotta was the featured guest artist for the September 7th, 2016 meeting of the Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) at La VIllini Restaurant (631 261 6344) in East Northport, NY. This was Emilio’s sixth visit to LIAA as a featured guest artist and once again his performance was outstanding. So far this year every Long Island Accordion […]

Teens Cook for Needy Families in Dix Hills

September 28, 2016 1:02 pm Comments Off

Teenagers from The Chai Center’s CTeen chapter in Dix Hills took over the kitchen at the Center on September 22 to cook enough meals for ten families who are facing health issues — coping with a sick parent and/or child. The teens peeled, chopped, boiled and baked for several hours creating a festival meal, ensuring […]

ARCHERY SEASON SET TO BEGIN OCTOBER 1ST IN SUFFOLK COUNTY PARKS

September 28, 2016 12:52 pm Comments Off

Permits Available at Park Offices on September 26th, 2016

Suffolk County Park Officials announced that Archery Permits will be available for purchase beginning September 26, 2016.
The Suffolk County Parks Department is pleased to offer 1,000 additional acres of hunting properties this season which is set to begin October 1, 2016. These additional properties include parcels in […]

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Residents Bring Home the Gold at Suffolk County Golden Games

September 28, 2016 12:31 pm Comments Off

Eleven residents at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center participated in the Suffolk County Golden Games held recently at the Patchogue YMCA. Competing in modified sporting events against eight other nursing homes across Suffolk County, Gurwin residents – aged 62 to 90 – brought home the gold in volleyball, bowling and women’s distance throw.

Gurwin residents […]

Suffolk County Police To Hold Vehicle Auction October 1, 2016

September 28, 2016 12:19 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section will be holding a vehicle auction on October 1, 2016 at 9 a.m. at the department’s impound yard, located at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton.
The auction will feature 100 vehicles including sedans, pickup trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles. All vehicles are sold in “as is” condition and […]

Suffolk County Dept.of Health Services October 2016 Meeting Notices

September 28, 2016 12:04 pm Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]