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DREDGE DUMPING UNACCEPTABLE, EPA WILL FACE CONSEQUENCES

August 12, 2016 1:14 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,C,I-East Northport) joined over 30 federal, state and local officials to sign a letter from Gov. Andrew Cuomo informing President Obama that New York will take legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) if the planned dumping of dredged materials from Connecticut is approved. The EPA has issued a rule that […]

Suffolk County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 7 Suffolk County Beaches 2 in Huntington

August 3, 2016 11:24 am Comments Off

James L. Tomarken, MD, MSW, MPH, MBA,Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, says today that the following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria:

Amityville Village Beach in Amityville,
Tanner Park Beach in Copiague,
Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst,
Copiague Harbor (Great South Bay) POA in […]

6 Year Old Girl Helps Save 59 Shelter Pets With Lemonade Stand

July 31, 2016 1:03 pm Comments Off

Thora (age 6) and her baby sister Willow (11 months), wanted to make a difference in the lives of animals. Thora talked to her parents about wanting to help animals in need. Their Mom and Dad spoke with Little Shelter staff and came up with an idea for the girls. Quickly the parents and a […]

Suffolk County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 62 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall

July 29, 2016 10:34 am Comments Off

Due to the heavy rainfall on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 62 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.
The beaches covered by the advisory […]

Options to Help Beat the Heat

July 25, 2016 6:30 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone wants Town residents to know about these options to help beat the heat this week:

Lifeguards will remain on duty until 7:30 p.m. at Crab Meadow, Centerport and Quentin Sammis/West Neck Beaches, at least through Wednesday. Lifeguards normally go off duty at 6 p.m., after which swimming is prohibited.

The Dix Hills […]

Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron Send Sincere Condolences to the Baton Rouge Police/Families

July 17, 2016 4:50 pm Comments Off

In light of the tragic attack on law enforcement in Baton Rouge earlier today, Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron express their sincere condolences to the families and coworkers of those who were injured and killed in this morning’s unprovoked attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with these officers and their departments as […]

Officers Rescue Man from Long Island Sound July 10, 2016

July 11, 2016 11:58 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued a man from the Long Island Sound this afternoon.
Russell Giannotti and his wife Kim Giannotti had just anchored their boat to fish in the Long Island Sound, a mile and a half north of Eaton’s Neck Point, when their fishing line became tangled in the boat’s propeller. Russell, […]

With Graduations This Weekend – Social Host Law Reminder

June 23, 2016 4:55 pm Comments Off

UNDERAGE DRINKING…PLEASE SHARE:
Suffolk Legislature, and Police Department turn off the tap on underage drinking parties. What every PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW:

1. It is against the law for an adult to serve or allow alcohol to be served to children other than his own. It’s called the Social Host Law and is meant to discourage underage […]

Food Drive for Huntington Veterans Saturday 25, 2016 10am to 5pm

June 22, 2016 11:24 am Comments Off

Please join the Huntington Young Republicans this weekend for a community food drive to benefit our local veterans! The YRs will be collecting non-perishable food items this Saturday, June 25th, 2016 from 10am to 5pm at the following locations:

Best Market 84 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
Best Market 560 Larkfield Road, Elwood
King Kullen 275 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station
Wild by Nature […]

Little Shelter 2016 Raffle WIN a Mercedes – Benz

June 5, 2016 4:48 pm Comments Off

Drive away in a CLA or choose $25,000 Cash in Little Shelter’s 18th Semi-Annual Drawing.