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Two Men Arrested for Armed Robbery in Huntington Station

January 13, 2013 5:44 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested two men last night after they robbed a restaurant employee at gunpoint in Huntington Station.

Firefighters Battle Blaze in Cold Spring Hills – 2 Pet Cats Perish

January 12, 2013 3:48 pm 1 Comment

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department responded to a house fire on Coldport Drive in Cold Spring Hills, Friday night, January 11. The second floor of the two-story colonial was almost completely engulfed in flames when Cold Spring Harbor volunteer firefighters arrived shortly after 11:40 p.m. Mutual aid assistance was requested from the Huntington, Syosset, […]

Joan Fretz, Huntington’s Director of Fine & Performing Arts, To Retire

January 11, 2013 12:20 pm Comments Off

After a career spanning more than three decades, the Huntington School District’s director of fine and performing arts plans to retire at the end of the current school year.
The Huntington School Board approved Ms. Fretz’s retirement request during its public meeting this past Monday night. This marks the longtime educator’s 26th year in Huntington. She […]

Police Officer Killed in Commack

January 11, 2013 11:41 am Comments Off

A horrific crash at 3:33 am this morning between a garbage truck and an SUV closing Jericho Turnpike between Kings Park Road and Wyandanch Boulevard, resulted in the death of an off duty police officer.
The 17 year veteran of the Second Precinct, Patrick Curley, 40 of Huntington , was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the […]

HHH High School Seniors Named Intel Semifinalists

January 10, 2013 7:32 pm Comments Off

The Half Hollow Hills Central School District is very proud to announce the Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search 2013.

Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Vanderbilt

January 9, 2013 4:06 pm Comments Off

Imagine having a Valentine’s Day dinner where Hollywood stars and European royalty dined

Fire Chiefs Honor Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia

December 26, 2012 6:03 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chief’s Council recently recognized Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia for her many years of continued support of the Fire Departments and EMS Services in Huntington.

Police Arrest A Man In Road Rage Incident

December 25, 2012 10:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested a man for displaying what appeared to be a gun at another motorist

Santa Visits the Centerport Fire Department

December 23, 2012 8:15 pm Comments Off

Santa cheerfully greeted and spoke to every child, and all were invited into the firehouse where the Centerport Ladies Auxiliary served delicious hot chocolate and donuts to Santa’s delight.

Movie Review: The Hobbit

December 22, 2012 2:44 am Comments Off

The look of The Hobbit, is nothing short of historic. Peter Jackson shot the film at 48 frames per second, where as a typical film is shot at 24. What this means is that in a standard movie