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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 […]

Northport HS Named a NYS Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction

July 16, 2016 12:28 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to the student-athletes, coaches and teachers at Northport High School, which was named one only of 32 high schools in New York State to earn the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction Award for the 2015-16 school year. This is the second year that the school has earned […]

2016 Northport–East Northport Board of Education Reorganizes

July 15, 2016 1:30 pm Comments Off

The Northport–East Northport Board of Education conducted its annual reorganization meeting at the William J. Brosnan School on July 7, 2016.
Board of Education President Andrew Rapiejko was sworn in to a new three-year term and was also re-appointed by the board to continue serving as its president. Trustee David Stein was also sworn in to […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council Installs Officers

July 11, 2016 12:30 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their new executive officers at a ceremony held at the Northport Fire Department. Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone administered the oath of office to, from left, Ex-Chief Chris Ingwersen, Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department, Secretary; Ex-Chief Gary Hontz, Eaton’s Neck Fire Department, Treasurer; Supervisor Petrone, Ex-Chief […]

Officers Assist Four Men Stranded in a Severe Thunderstorm in Northport

July 3, 2016 7:39 am Comments Off

Marine Bureau officers assisted four men stranded on the Long Island Sound in an open boat during a severe thunderstorm on Friday, July 1, 2016 at approximately 10:35 p.m.
Fermin Ortiz, 39, of Brentwood, and three other adult male passengers left the Soundview Boat Ramp in Northport shortly before 8 p.m. on July 1 for a fishing […]

LEAD CONTAMINATION AT NORTHPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT SIGNIFIES THE CRISIS AT HAND

June 24, 2016 1:13 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia recently spoke out about a crisis taking place in his district. The lead
contamination crisis that made national headlines in Detroit has quietly taken the Hudson Valley region by storm, and is now impacting the Northport school district. Recent testing showed high levels of lead in 12 different drinking fountains used by children […]

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 […]

Northport Art Teacher Receives Top National Prize

June 21, 2016 3:32 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Northport High School art teacher Margaret Minardi, who received ‘Best in Show’ at the fifth annual East End Arts National Show.
As part of her prize for this prestigious award, Minardi will receive a seven-day stay in East End Arts’ Artist Residence near Hamptons’ museums and galleries, plus $1,000. In addition, she will be […]

Peter Max Unveils Muhammad Ali Tribute Ahead of LI Exhibition

June 8, 2016 12:50 pm Comments Off

PETER MAX – A RETROSPECTIVE – 1960-2016

A newly-curated collection by artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a presentation at LaMantia Gallery, Northport’s premier fine art gallery. Peter Max will make two very special appearances at the gallery and all appearances are complimentary and open to the […]