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Huntington Mobilizes To Help Puerto Rico

October 5, 2017 3:09 pm Comments Off

Town provides ways to donate supplies, funds
The Town of Huntington is partnering with two groups, one local and the other national, to make it easier for Town residents to provide support for victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards announced today.
Speaking at a news conference […]

Melville Overturn Crash and Fire On Bagatelle Road

October 5, 2017 2:59 pm Comments Off

Melville Fire Department volunteers responded to a motor vehicle accident with a car fire on Bagatelle Road near Tamara Court on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at about 5:15 a.m. The two-vehicle crash involved a car that struck an SUV an overturned, setting the car on fire. The occupants of the car were able to self-extricate […]

Huntington Manor Fire Department Battles Car Fire On East 8th Street

October 5, 2017 2:48 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a car fire on East 8th Street on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at about 2 a.m. The Mercedes-Benz sedan was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene. The blaze was quickly brought under control and there were no injuries reported. Units were under the command of […]

County Executive Bellone and Police Commissioner Sini To Swear In New Class of Police Recruits

October 5, 2017 2:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini did swear in the newest class of police recruits on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 as they begin their six-month training at the Suffolk County Police Academy.
The class includes 81 Suffolk County Police Department recruits, as well as 11 recruits from associated and […]

SCPD AWARDED $500,000 GRANT TO COMBAT GANGS

October 5, 2017 2:28 pm Comments Off

Funding Provided Through the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

Today October 5, 2017 Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini announced that Suffolk County has been awarded a
$500,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to further the department’s ongoing commitment to eradicating gangs from the communities it serves.

The […]

Melville FD Rescues Crash Victim On Half Hallow Road

October 5, 2017 2:18 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to a crash on Half Hollow Road near Blossom Street on Wednesday night, October 4, 2017 at about 11:05 p.m. Firefighters used heavy rescue tools to remove the windshield and extricate the driver of a Honda SUV that overturned onto its side. The woman was transported to Huntington Hospital with non-life threatening […]

School Bus and Car Collide in Melville

October 4, 2017 7:02 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to a crash involving a school bus and a car on New York Avenue near Rainer Street on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2017, at about 8:53 a.m. There were 18 children aboard the bus on their way to the Signal Hill Elementary School in Dix Hills. There were no reported injuries, […]

Rottweiler Spoils Home Invasion In Commack

October 3, 2017 11:30 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a burglary at an occupied Commack home that occurred early this morning.
Two men entered a home on Orchid Lane at 2:12 a.m. and demanded money from the residents. One of the burglars struck a 27-year-old woman in the head with a gun and then struggled with the […]

OPENING THE 2017 HUNTING SEASON IN NEW YORK STATE

October 2, 2017 1:27 pm Comments Off

Column from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua)

For many outdoor enthusiasts, few things are more exciting than the beginning of hunting season in New York State. Between small game and early bow season there are already hunters out in the woods, traveling our state and spending their hard-earned money at local businesses. Our Conference […]

Police Commissioner Sini’s Statement On Las Vegas Shooting

October 2, 2017 1:15 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy Sini and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron expressed their sincere condolences to the families of those killed last night in Las Vegas. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families, as well as Las Vegas law enforcement and other first responders dealing with this horrendous attack. […]