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Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

July 12, 2016 2:44 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
“We are promoting good health to all residents in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Bellone. “For those who are addicted to tobacco or nicotine […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Dedicates New Ambulance

July 11, 2016 12:24 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department recently dedicated a new state-of-the-art ambulance at a traditional wet down ceremony held at Fire Headquarters. The Dix Hills Rescue Squad utilizes five Advanced Life Support ambulances and a First Responder Vehicle to serve the Dix Hills community.
The Rescue Squad has over 80 volunteer members that respond out of three stations […]

Children’s event at Gateway Garden NY Ave and Lowndes Ave.

July 11, 2016 11:53 am Comments Off

Acclaimed musical story-teller Heather Forest will bring her guitar and beautiful voice to Gateway Garden on Saturday, July 16,2016 starting at 10 am. This FREE concert of folktales from around the world will celebrate the bounty of harvest and the joy of working together as a community. Heather has performed at story-telling festivals around the […]

Macy’s Inc. Employees Pledge Nearly $200,000 in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Giving Campaign

July 11, 2016 11:33 am Comments Off

Fashion and fundraising have joined forces to provide assistance to Long Islanders in need. Macy’s Inc. employees across Long Island, including the Walt Whitman store, recently announced a pledge of $194,000 to United Way of Long Island through their payroll deduction giving program. These funds will significantly aid United Way and its more than 100 […]

2016 Huntington Summer Arts Festival July 12 – July 17 2016

July 9, 2016 3:22 pm Comments Off

All performances begin at 8:30 PM (except Tuesday Night Family Series which begins at 7:30 PM) at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington.

For A Complete Season Performance Schedule

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Family Night, Tuesday, July 12th –
MISTER G
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Songs & Movement

A leading figure in the children’s music world, Mister G’s 2015 Latin GRAMMY Award winner, Los Animales, also […]

The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Children’s Foundation Barbecue, July 27 2016

July 9, 2016 1:56 pm Comments Off

The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Children’s Foundation, Inc.
Invites you to a summer
BBQ
at
Eagle Dock Beach
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
at 6pm
$50 per person
to raise money for Kamp Kiwanis
Burgers, dogs, chicken, salads, beer & wine
Live entertainment
Come enjoy a summer evening on the beach!
Register in advance to marilyn@themcdermottfamily.org
Include your name, phone number and number of tickets
For more information contact […]

4th of July 2016 in Asharoken

July 8, 2016 4:59 pm Comments Off

And the Rockets Red Glare in Asharoken
A spectacular finish to a picture perfect July 4th weekend 2016… Fireworks and bonfires on the beach in Asharoken Village.

Photos by Steve Silverman

TUESDAY’S CHILDREN STRENGTHENS ITS TEAM WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW EXECUTIVES

July 8, 2016 4:47 pm Comments Off

In its continuing efforts to strengthen the services it provides to youth, families and communities impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss here in the United States and around the globe, Tuesday’s Children announces the appointment of Lisa Oosterom as Chief Financial and Operations Officer and Alison Silberman as Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives. The […]

NAACP Huntington Chapter Celebrates 37 Years

July 7, 2016 11:29 am Comments Off

By: Michael A. Raspantini
A packed house of over 100 people crowded into the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church on Woodhull Road last month for the thirty-seventh anniversary celebration of the NAACP Huntington Branch. Elected officials like Chad Lupinacci and William “Doc” Spencer attended to honor the group and its continued efforts and focus on local issues […]

Assist From 911 Dispatch to Deliver a Baby

July 7, 2016 9:34 am Comments Off

A Suffolk County Emergency Services Dispatcher, answering a 9-1-1 call on June 29, 2016, assisted a local couple with delivery of their baby – after the couple realized they wouldn’t get to the hospital in time and parked in the lot of a local Starbucks.

The couple was driving to the hospital on County Route 111 […]