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Dix Hills FD Battles Second House Fire in Five Days

January 17, 2015 9:21 am Comments Off

Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out of two second floor windows and the attic of the center hall colonial home.

Letter to the Editor From Gene Cook

December 23, 2014 1:50 pm Comments Off

To the Editor,
Please join me during this holiday season in thanking every police officer and first responder for their dedication and commitment to serving our community here in Huntington. I appreciate all that they do and I wish every officer and first responder along with their families all the best. I am so thankful for […]

Vanderbilt Holiday Schedule Anoucement

December 21, 2014 11:46 am Comments Off

Dear Members and Friends,
The holiday season at the Vanderbilt began on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with the annual Tree Lighting in the Mansion Courtyard. Santa and Mrs. Claus (what is her first name, anyway?) welcomed more than 300 visitors, many of them young children. The Northport Chorale sang carols and seasonal songs, and everyone enjoyed […]

Ex Captain & 53 Year Member of the Huntington Fire Department Frank Berleth Passed Away at 87

December 19, 2014 4:59 pm 1 Comment

Frank Berleth, 87, of Huntington, NY died December 18, 2014. He passed away at Huntington Hospital after a short battle with Cardiac and Thoracic complications. His last days were made comfortable by Palliative treatment and by having his family by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife Liesel, their four children, Jeffery Berleth married […]

Santa to Tour Dix Hills this Weekend

December 18, 2014 7:00 am Comments Off

Santa and his helpers from the Dix Hills Fire Department, with a fire engine and ambulance escort, will be traveling through Dix Hills this weekend spreading holiday cheer and giving out candy and treats to the children. Residents are welcome to flag down Santa and have a picture taken with him.
Weather permitting, Santa and his escorts will be visiting […]

North Ridge Primary School has Cookie Swap.

December 16, 2014 8:38 am Comments Off

Story and Photo by Brenda Lentsch

The teachers and staff at North Ridge Primary School in Commack held their first annual cookie swap. They baked and shared a variety of cookies, but best of all, they filled more than 30 tins and delivered them to a local food pantry. According to the participants – it was […]

Pajama Theme Day a Huge Success!

December 16, 2014 6:32 am Comments Off

Story and Photos by Brenda Lentsch
If you happened to stop by Burr Intermediate School in Commack on December 12, you would have noticed the students and staff wearing unusual and extraordinary – pajamas! Burr’s Pajama Theme Day raised awareness and accepted donations of new pajamas for a very special group, Stony Brook Hospital’s Child Life […]

Cold Spring Harbor Library to Host Lecture on Heritage Gardening

December 16, 2014 6:28 am Comments Off

Ken Greene, founder of the Hudson Valley Seed Library, will discuss New York’s gardening heritage on Monday, January 5, at 10:00 am at the Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center. Co-sponsored by the Three Harbors Garden Club, this program is free and open to the general public. Advance registration is recommended.
If every seed is […]

The Stork Delivers Twice for East Northport Fire Chief

December 15, 2014 3:59 pm Comments Off

Wayne Kaifler Jr., the newly elected Chief of the East Northport Fire Department, is the proud new dad of twin boys. The twin bundles of joy arrived a minute apart on the evening of December 3rd with dad seen holding Tyler John pictured on the left, and Wayne Conrad III on the right. Congratulations and Best Wishes […]

Armory Project Receives $1.5 Million State Grant

December 15, 2014 3:48 pm Comments Off

Funding will help in Town plans to transform building into community center for Huntington Station – By AJ Carter
The conversion of the former New York State Armory on East Fifth Street into the James D. Conte Community Center will move one step closer to reality, thanks to a $1.5 […]