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Gershow Recycling Donates Wrecked Vehicle To Town Of Huntington For Anti-Drunk And Distracted Driving Campaign

January 1, 2019 1:00 am Comments Off

Kevin Gershowitz (standing behind podium), President, Gershow Recycling, addresses the members of the media during a press conference announcing the launch of the Town of Huntington’s Anti-Drunk and Distracted Driving Campaign. Gershow donated a junk vehicle to the town as part of the campaign.

Gershow Recycling recently donated a wrecked car in support of the Town […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Releases Year In Review Video

December 31, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today released a year in review video, highlighting the major accomplishments for Suffolk County in 2018. A copy of the video can be viewed here.

“Whether it was completing major infrastructure projects, instituting new protections for our workforce, combating gang violence or enhancing school safety, this was a year of action in […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Releases 2018 Progress Report On Advancements For Women

December 30, 2018 6:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced a litany of achievements that advance equality and further protections for women in 2018.

“This year we enacted a number of groundbreaking policies that empower and protect women in Suffolk County,” said Suffolk County Executive Bellone. “We did not just talk about issues but actually delivered on measures that will make […]

Melville Fire Department Battles Condo Fire In The Greens

December 30, 2018 5:00 am Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at The Greens on Adriatic Drive, Thursday, December 27, at 4:10 pm. First arriving units found a heavy fire condition on the first and second floors involving two condos in the 16 unit building. Crews began an aggressive attack on the blaze and were assisted by […]

Suffolk County Department Of Health Services January Meeting Notices

December 29, 2018 8:00 am Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting. […]

Town Of Huntington And New York Blood Center Holding Blood Drive

December 29, 2018 7:00 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington and the New York Blood Center are holding a Community Blood Drive in response to an emergency blood shortage Friday, January 4, from 8:00am to 3:30pm at the Town’s Community Center in the Big H Shopping Center, located at 809 New York Avenue.

“Please donate this life-saving gift. Local hospitals need your […]

Huntington Enacts Dual-Stream Recycling, Parking Violations Amnesty Program

December 28, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

At its December 18 meeting, the Town Board voted to enact dual-stream recycling starting in January 2019, established a parking violations amnesty program with fines payable at a 40% discount, and scheduled public hearings for the January 22, 2019 Town Board Meeting.

In response to the collapse of the global recycling market, the Town Board voted […]

Volunteers From PSEG Long Island Help World War II Veteran With Heavy Duty Yardwork

December 27, 2018 5:00 am Comments Off

More than 20 PSEG Long Island employee volunteers took time out this holiday season to help a World War II veteran and his wife get their Melville home back in shape after more than three years of neglect. Partnering with the Moonjumpers charitable foundation, volunteers from the utility filled a dumpster with home and yard […]

School Superintendents And PTA Members Send Letter To Suffolk County Legislature Urging Passage Of Vaping Legislation

December 24, 2018 8:51 pm Comments Off

Legislator Spencer’s Bill Would Restrict Flavored Vape Products Across the County

Suffolk County Superintendents, administrators and PTA members are urging bi-partisan passage of IR 2128 in the Suffolk County Legislature that would restrict the sale of flavored vapor products in Suffolk County. The bill, which has been introduced by Legislator William “Doc” Spencer, is the latest […]

Film Producer Jeff Waxman To Attend Huntington Opening Of His New Film, VICE

December 24, 2018 8:36 pm Comments Off

On Wednesday, December 26th at 6:30 Jeff Waxman, the Executive Producer of the new Dick Cheney comedy biopic, Vice, will be attending and discussing a screening of the film at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre. Jeff will be attending the screening and participating in an audience Q&A after the film.

Jeff Waxman is a Long Island resident who has produced […]