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County Executive Bellone and Police Commissioner Sini To Swear In New Class of Police Recruits

October 5, 2017 2:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini did swear in the newest class of police recruits on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 as they begin their six-month training at the Suffolk County Police Academy.
The class includes 81 Suffolk County Police Department recruits, as well as 11 recruits from associated and […]

SCPD AWARDED $500,000 GRANT TO COMBAT GANGS

October 5, 2017 2:28 pm Comments Off

Funding Provided Through the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

Today October 5, 2017 Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini announced that Suffolk County has been awarded a
$500,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to further the department’s ongoing commitment to eradicating gangs from the communities it serves.

The […]

OPENING THE 2017 HUNTING SEASON IN NEW YORK STATE

October 2, 2017 1:27 pm Comments Off

Column from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua)

For many outdoor enthusiasts, few things are more exciting than the beginning of hunting season in New York State. Between small game and early bow season there are already hunters out in the woods, traveling our state and spending their hard-earned money at local businesses. Our Conference […]

SCPD, & 14 Suffolk Law Enforcement Agencies To Purchase Protective Equipment Protect Against Terrorist and Active Shooter Attacks In Suffolk County

October 1, 2017 1:11 pm Comments Off

SCPD, 14 Suffolk Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Grant To Purchase Protective Equipment to Enhance Officer Safety and Protect Against Terrorist and Active Shooter Attacks In Suffolk County
Officials from more than a dozen Suffolk County law enforcement agencies joined Suffolk County Police Commissioner Tim Sini September 27, 2017 as he announces the receipt of grant funding that […]

United States Marine Band To Perform At Half Hollow Hills High School East To Host Only Performance On Long Island

October 1, 2017 12:59 pm Comments Off

As part of its 2017 national concert tour, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., in the Half Hollow Hills High School East Eugene Orloff Auditorium in Dix Hills, NY. The concert, sponsored by the Half Hollow Hills Central School District, is the only performance […]

Four Commack High School National Merit Semifinalists Named

October 1, 2017 12:52 pm Comments Off

Four of our Commack High School seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to compete for one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships. Winners will be announced in the spring and will share in scholarships totaling more than $33 million.
Congratulations to Raphael Iskra, Nicole LaReddola, Daniel Lee, and […]

Long Island Sons of Italy Columbus Day Parade Sunday October 8, 2017

October 1, 2017 12:46 pm Comments Off

“Columbus…The Legacy Continues 2017”
The Parade will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Huntington, New York on Main Street (Route 25A) at Noon in celebration of Columbus Day.

Grand Marshals: Robert Fonti-Suffolk County Legislative Liaison
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti-“America’s Got Talent” Singing Sensation
Special Guests Lou Kron and Columbus himself (aka Lou Gallo)

Parade hosted by: Town of […]

Elwood Board of Education Sets Bond Vote For Tuesday, November 28, 2017

October 1, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution at its Sept. 28, 2017 business meeting to present a bond proposal to the greater community for vote on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. The proposal addresses a number of major renovations and repairs at all schools throughout the district to address aging […]

Huntington Holds October 2, 2017 Seminar to Help Struggling Homeowners

October 1, 2017 12:23 pm Comments Off

Sessions, spurred by state grant, will include information on reporting blight
As part of an effort spurred by a state grant, the Town of Huntington has scheduled three public programs aimed at helping struggling homeowners and at assisting residents who want to report examples of blight.
The events are designed to provide information that will […]

Huntington Stands Firm on Columbus Statue-Not Going Anywhere

September 30, 2017 3:10 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone, flanked by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, veterans and Italian-American groups, declared today that Huntington will not consider removing the Christopher Columbus statue that has served as a gateway to Huntington Village for more than 40 years.

Supervisor Petrone’s statement, made at the statue, comes against the backdrop of […]