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Huntington Town Firefighters Receive Honors

October 10, 2016 2:07 am Comments Off

Two Huntington Town volunteer firefighters were honored at the Suffolk County Medal of Valor ceremony on September 25,2016 which recognized firefighters from throughout the County for their heroic actions and extraordinary service. Ex-Chief Jack Italiano Jr. of the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department was presented with the Vocational Education and Extension Board’s “Silver Medal of Valor” for […]

Huntington Fire Department Open House on Friday, October 14, 2016

October 8, 2016 11:48 am Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department is inviting residents to their annual Open House on Friday, October 14,2016 from 7pm – 9pm at the firehouse on 1 Leverich Place between New York Avenue and Wall Street.

There will be many events and demonstrations as well as fire prevention and safety information given by Huntington’s volunteer firefighters. Children will be able to practice getting out […]

Viral Video is a HOAX According to the Police

October 6, 2016 3:30 pm Comments Off

Hoax or not, that is the question-HOAX.
NYDAILYNEWS ran “A man trekking through the woods on Long Island recorded video evidence of what he thought to be a murderer’s shrine — including more than a dozen missing persons flyers posted on trees and the apparent remnants of a shelter.”
SYRACUSE.COM POSTED:
“…Gotta wonder just what sort of person […]

Statement from Stu Cameron, SCPD Chief of Department

September 30, 2016 1:56 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department has received reports related to people wearing clown costumes while acting in a menacing manner. The department has not confirmed any of these reports and our officers have not personally witnessed any individual wearing a clown costume.
We understand this may be a social media prank throughout the country, but we […]

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 […]

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 […]

Legislative Alert for Suffolk County NY Residents!!! “Safe Gun Storage Law” Already in NYSafe Act

September 28, 2016 11:41 am 1 Comment

Suffolk County legislature is trying to push through a ‘safe gun storage law’ WHY?
Legislative Alert for Suffolk County NY Residents!!!
As if the NY Safe Act forced through by Cuomo wasn’t enough, the Suffolk County Legislature is looking to pass a mandatory firearms storage law. This is already required under the NY Safe Act!
If you want to write, […]

305.02 Protected Acres Open Space Now in Huntington

August 27, 2016 1:44 am Comments Off

Town Completes Purchase of Two Open Space Parcels
The Town of Huntington recently completed action on two parcels, one in Fort Salonga and the other in Cold Spring Harbor, that in one case will extend a passive park area and in the other will add to an existing nature preserve.
The Town took title earlier this […]

Additional 19 Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

August 26, 2016 2:19 pm Comments Off

Asian Tiger Mosquitoes are presently active
Zika virus has NOT been found in mosquitoes in
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that 19 mosquito samples (all Culex pipiens-restuans) collected between August 16 and August 18, 2016, have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected from Melville (1), […]

Huntington Board Revises Animals Section of Town Code

August 20, 2016 1:03 am Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its August 16, 2016 meeting, approved revisions to the section of Town Code dealing with animals, including setting requirements on the proper disposal of pet waste, limiting the length of time animals may be restrained outdoors and establishing guidelines to aid in the prevention of animals being abandoned.

Under the revisions, […]