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Former Suffolk County Police Chief Indicted On Civil Rights Violation And Obstruction Conspiracy

December 10, 2015 12:11 am 1 Comment

Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Eastern District of New York
James Burke Charged With Assaulting Smithtown Man in Custody in 2012 and Conspiring to Cover-up the Assault and Obstruct a Federal Civil Rights Investigation

A two-count indictment was unsealed yesterday December 9,2015 in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
charging former Suffolk County Police Chief […]

Dix Hills FD Receives Proclamation from Legislator Stern

December 8, 2015 12:38 pm Comments Off

This has been a busy and rewarding year for the Dix Hills Fire Department, with numerous life-saves by the Rescue Squad, 13 major house fires, the success of their “Cyanokit” program in saving a resident pulled from a fire, and many other achievements.
As a Dix Hills resident, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern recognized the department’s accomplishments […]

Sunshine Toy Drive Underway at Dix Hills Fire Department

December 4, 2015 12:37 pm Comments Off

The Sunshine Toy Drive has started collecting donations of toys for the holiday season. Victoria Plumitallo, a 17-year-old high school student from Dix Hills, had a desire to help as many needy children as possible receive holiday gifts since she was a fourth grader. Assisted by her parents, Dix Hills Fire Commissioner Mike Plumitallo and his wife Hope, the Toy Drive was created nine years ago […]

Suffolk County Police Officer Delivers Baby Girl – Deer Park Avenue, Dix Hills

December 3, 2015 12:56 pm Comments Off

A Suffolk County Police officer assisted in the delivery of a baby girl in Dix Hills early morning on December 2,2015.

Second Precinct Patrol Officer Joseph Ferro was on patrol and noticed a vehicle stopped on the side of the road on Deer Park Avenue, just south of Jericho Turnpike, at 2:08 a.m December 2, 2015. […]

Suffolk County Undertakes Review of Sewage Treatment Regulatory Program

November 30, 2015 1:57 pm Comments Off

As an outgrowth of County Executive Steve Bellone’s Reclaim Our Waters Initiative, the Suffolk County Health Department has undertaken a review of existing sewage treatment plant (STP) siting and enforcement practices to identify opportunities to further strengthen its regulatory programs.
“As part of a comprehensive approach to improve water quality, it makes sense to review our […]

Commack Children Helping Children

November 30, 2015 1:19 pm Comments Off

This year, many families are having a hard time making ends meet and need some help. Kindergarten classes at Rolling Hills Primary School in Commack celebrated Thanksgiving by giving back to the community. The children made “Happy Thanksgiving Meal” bags. These bags are being donated to L.I. Cares- The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hauppauge. […]

Rating Agencies Fitch, Moody’s and Standard& Poor’s Keep Huntington’s Bonds at AAA

November 29, 2015 12:08 pm Comments Off

Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s all maintain Town at highest level
All three major ratings agencies – Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s – have again maintained the Town of Huntington’s AAA bond rating, affecting the Town’s $95 million in outstanding bonds and a $12.9 million bond sale planned for the week of November 30.

There […]

Bellone Nominates Tim Sini as Suffolk County Police Commissioner

November 28, 2015 4:49 am 1 Comment

Bellone Nominates Tim Sini as Suffolk County Police Commissioner
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Currently Serves as Suffolk’s Assistant Deputy County Executive for Public Safety

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on November 24th 2015 that he will be nominating Assistant Deputy County Executive for Public Safety, Tim Sini, to become Suffolk County Police Commissioner.
Sini served as County […]

Small Business Saturday, Holiday Parade in Huntington Village

November 27, 2015 6:04 pm Comments Off

On Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Huntington Village the Sixth Annual Huntington Village Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Events start at 2 p.m. Parade starts at 6 p.m Tree lighting is approximately at 7:30-8 p.m., after the parade.
Each year, between 5,000 to 10,000 people come to the parade, which includes floats by local fire departments and companies. This year, […]

Suffolk County Police Announce Added Holiday Patrols

November 27, 2015 5:07 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Announce Added Holiday Patrols
Department will increase presence at retail centers and downtowns;
Zero-tolerance approach taken for drunk drivers

The Suffolk County Police Department will increase police patrols in shopping centers and on roadways during the holiday season to ensure a safe and enjoyable season for residents of Suffolk County.
Suffolk County Police will be […]