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Two Men Issued Summonses for Drag Racing

March 15, 2021 5:29 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police issued summonses to two men for drag racing in Huntington March 4, 2021.
Suffolk County Police Officers James Padgett and Weldon Drayton were observing traffic on Deer Park Avenue, near Two Brothers Lane, when officer Padgett observed two southbound vehicles traveling in excess of 85 miles per hour in a speed contest on […]

Northport High School senior places fifth in Adidas track and field indoor nationals for weight throw

March 15, 2021 5:17 pm Comments Off

Northport High School senior Travis Roux is the school’s latest to take home “All-American” honors following his fifth place finish at the Adidas Track and Field Indoor Nationals for the weight throw. His throw of 66′ 0.50” (20.13m) earned him the finish, and the University of Connecticut bound student is ready to take his talents […]

Two People Arrested During SLA Inspections

March 14, 2021 5:22 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested two people during New York State Liquor Authority Inspections in Huntington Station 3/5/21.
In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the Second Precinct Gang Team and Second Precinct patrol officers conducted inspections at The Three Stars Restaurant, located at 118 W. Hills Road, and The […]

Meth and Cocaine: The Fourth Drug Wave?

March 14, 2021 5:11 pm Comments Off

With news cycles largely focusing on the coronavirus, other public health concerns have taken a backseat, including the opioid crisis. Yet the drug epidemic ventures beyond opioids, and dismissing the dangers of non-opioid drugs could have lethal consequences. Stimulants, such as methamphetamine (meth) and cocaine, have also been rising in popularity, and early data suggests […]

Wanted for Questioning in Huntington Animal Incident

March 13, 2021 5:06 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a male who is wanted for questioning regarding an incident during which a dog was possibly mistreated at the Huntington High School parking lot, located at 188 Oakwood Road, on February 12, 2021 […]

Make Way for the Osprey

March 13, 2021 4:41 pm Comments Off

PSEG Long Island cleans osprey nests to prepare for the raptors’ return

Today is World Wildlife Day and PSEG Long Island is preparing for the upcoming osprey breeding season by inspecting known nesting areas, performing maintenance on the osprey cams it installed last year, and cleaning out debris and garbage in the nests located near the […]

Street Renaming Honors Rev. Dr. Agnes “Mother” Hiller of Huntington Station

March 11, 2021 4:37 pm Comments Off

Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman and Highway Superintendent Kevin S. Orelli were joined by Legislator Tom Donnelly, Rev. Bernadette Watkins, pastors and members of Mt. Calvary Holy Church of Huntington and family of the late Rev. Mother Agnes Hiller for a street dedication ceremony in Mother Hiller’s honor […]

PSEG Long Island Raises Awareness of Utility Scams During National Consumer Protection Week

March 10, 2021 4:31 pm Comments Off

PSEG Long Island encourages customers to learn how to spot the signs of fraud and scams, and report them.
This week PSEG Long Island joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize National Consumer Protection Week, which aims to educate customers on how they can guard against becoming victims of impostor utility scams.
“To better protect customers, it […]

Mountainside Huntington Named Best Addiction Rehabilitation Center for the Second Year in a Row

March 7, 2021 4:28 pm Comments Off

This February, Mountainside treatment center’s Huntington facility was awarded Best Addiction Rehabilitation Center for the second year in a row by Bethpage Best of Long Island. The contest, held annually for the last 16 years, acknowledges programs with exceptional performance in categories such as Health and Wellness, Arts and Entertainment, and Education. Mountainside, which opened its outpatient center in […]

FOUR INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED FRAUDULENT SALE OF TEMPORARY TEXAS LICENSE PLATES IN SUFFOLK COUNTY

March 6, 2021 4:13 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini February 28, 2021 announced the arrest of four individuals for allegedly fraudulently selling temporary Texas license plates in Suffolk County.
Omar A. Awan, 29, of Melville; Usman A. Awan, 22, of Melville; Julio A. Borges, Jr., 26, of Bellport; and William Dunphy, 19, of Glen Cove, are each charged […]