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Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

September 14, 2016 1:58 am Comments Off

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) and the Town of Brookhaven will offer free rabies vaccinations* for dogs, cats and ferrets as follows:

Saturday, September 24, 2016
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brookhaven Animal Shelter
300 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven, NY
*Although the clinic is available to all county residents, the quantity of vaccine is limited and available only […]

Rite-Aid Wanted for Petit Larceny

September 13, 2016 1:02 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 stole items from a store in Huntington Station last month.
A man stole five bottles of cologne, valued at approximately $258, from Rite-Aid, located at 283 West Jericho Turnpike on August […]

Elwood Tech-savvy sixth-graders

September 13, 2016 11:56 am Comments Off

Keeping with the 21st century learning environment, sixth-graders at Elwood Middle School in the Elwood Union Free School District received their individual Chromebooks during orientation on Aug. 30, 2016.
The sixth-grade students will use the computers to access assignments, collaborate with their peers on projects and download and upload their schoolwork. Teachers will also have the […]

Brandywine Living 2nd Annual Back to School Supply Drive

September 13, 2016 11:49 am Comments Off

Brandywine Living kicked off the back-to-school season by hosting their 2nd Annual Back to School Supply Drive.
Residents and team members at Brandywine Living at Huntington Terrace partnered with South Huntington elementary schools to collect supplies for students who could use their support.
The Back to School Supply Drive helped prepare local elementary school students for academic success […]

NEEDLEWORKERS MEETING

September 13, 2016 11:42 am Comments Off

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY. We welcome beginner, intermediate or advanced stitchers. No charge to attend first meeting. For information, please call 631-423-3738.

15 years After 9-11 in Huntington

September 11, 2016 12:14 am Comments Off

God Bless All the Innocent Civilians Killed that day by Islamic Terrorists- 15 years ago on 9/11. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about that day here in NY. Unfortunately the rest of the country really does not understand what the weeks and months after this were like unless you lived here. Roads […]

Back to School for Elwood Students

September 10, 2016 1:43 pm Comments Off

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 students and staff in the Elwood Union Free School District returned to the classrooms to kick off the 2016-17 school year. Students were eager to be back with old friends and meet their teachers.
Elwood Middle School staff provided students with a first day full of team-building activities to bring the […]

East Northport Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Service

September 10, 2016 1:34 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department will be hosting their 15th annual 9/11 Memorial Service on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Fire Headquarters located at Larkfield Road and Ninth Avenue. The East Northport Fire Department has vowed to “Never Forget” that tragic day, and invites the community and neighboring fire departments to join with them to remember those […]

103-year-old Assisted Living Resident Throws Out Ceremonial Pitch at LI Ducks Game

September 9, 2016 12:45 pm Comments Off

Residents at Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences enjoyed a night out at the old ballgame at LI Ducks Stadium for Jewish Heritage Night, a fun family event cosponsored by Gurwin Jewish. Headlining the event was Gurwin assisted living resident Helen Stemple, who threw out the ceremonial pitch. A perfect example of grace under […]

FREE FRUIT FOR KIDS PROGRAM LAUNCHES AT STOP & SHOP

September 9, 2016 12:36 pm Comments Off

Inspiring kids to create a healthier tomorrow

September 8, 2016– It’s good to be a kid at Stop & Shop. Beginning today, Stop & Shop is launching its Free Fruit for Kids program in all of its stores. The Free Fruit for Kids program offers free fruit to kids ages 10 and under.
Parents and caregivers have […]