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Petrone Declares Snow Emergency, Effective 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2017

February 8, 2017 5:56 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone declared an official snow emergency, effective at 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2017 and cancelled all activities and scheduled meetings at Town facilities.

“All of the forecasts indicate that this storm will include a significant snowfall, with the snow falling at a considerable rate for a good part of the […]

Trash Collection Cancelled On Thursday, February 9, 2017

February 8, 2017 3:25 pm Comments Off

Based on the forecast and timing of significant amounts of snow the Town of Huntington has decided to cancel residential trash collection on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The collection will not be rescheduled, the next scheduled trash collection for residents on Monday and Thursday trash collection routes will be Monday, February 13, 2017.
Residents are advised […]

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN MEMORY OF P.O. GLEN CIANO

February 7, 2017 8:59 pm Comments Off

On February 22, 2009, the Suffolk County Police Department suffered the loss of a true hero, Second Precinct Police Officer Glen Ciano, after his car was struck by a drunk driver in Commack. The SCPD and Commack Fire Department host an annual blood drive, now in its 7th year, to honor his memory and carry […]

Letter to the Editor Eugene Cook – Heartland Project

February 3, 2017 12:06 pm Comments Off

February 3, 2017
Dear Editor,
On Wednesday February 1, 2017, the Suffolk County Planning Commission held their meeting to vote on
the Heartland Development. If you attend this meeting I am sure that you would have been surprised and disgusted at some of events that unfolded that day.
As a resident and elected official in Suffolk County, I understand that […]

Investigation Wanted for Grand Larceny at Lowe’s

January 26, 2017 2:56 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole a generator from a Commack store last year.
A man stole a Generac generator, valued at approximately $1300, from Lowe’s, located at 100 Express Drive North, Commack on September 30, 2016 at approximately […]

Man with 95 Suspensions Arrested for Carrying an Illegal Rifle and Marijuana

January 25, 2017 12:43 pm 2 Comments

Suffolk County Police on January 24, 2017 arrested a Copiague man who was smoking marijuana, carrying an illegal weapon and had 95 suspensions on his license.

Second Precinct Crime Section officers Heather McQuade and Bobby Temple were at the park and ride on Commack Road and Expressway Drive South in Commack when they smelled marijuana emanating […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Installs Officers for 2017

January 17, 2017 3:24 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department installed their new officers for 2017 at their Annual Inspection Ceremony held at Fire Headquarters on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Pictured are the newly installed Chief officers, from left, Chief of Department Tom Napolitano, First Assistant Chief Alan Berkowitz, Second Assistant Chief Joe Williamson and Third Assistant Chief Brett Tepe. […]

ANDREW RAIA APPOINTED TO CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP ROLE

January 12, 2017 3:11 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) has been assigned a new leadership role within the Assembly Minority for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Previously, Raia held the title of Deputy Minority Whip; however, this year he has been appointed Minority Whip.

“It is an honor to be trusted for this leadership role within the Conference,” said Raia. “I […]

Commack Father and Son Firefighters

January 9, 2017 3:59 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department recently added another father and son team to the membership rolls with the addition of John R. Engberg who joins his dad, Ex-Chief John C. Engberg. The younger John just turned 21-years-old and works for the Town of Huntington. He was sworn into the department last week by his proud dad, John […]

Happy 86th Birthday to Commack Fire Department Ex-Chief Fred Meuser

January 4, 2017 12:37 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department helped Ex-Chief Fred Meuser celebrate a memorable 86th birthday. Commack volunteer firefighters visited him at the Huntington Hills Center for Rehabilitation in Melville on December 30 for his 86th birthday. This was an unexpected surprise for Meuser, seated center, as firefighters arrived with his favorite Chinese food and they had an enjoyable lunch together. Meuser served as Chief of the […]