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Vintage Car Stolen, $5,000 Reward Offered

December 23, 2014 11:29 am Comments Off

The police are asking for the Public’s help. A vintage 1971 Camaro was stolen from a property in Huntington Station. 2nd Squad Detectives need your help to identify and locate the person or person’s who stole a vintage car from a home in Huntington Station.
Sometime between November 17 and December 1 a lock was broken on […]

H.M.F.D. Chief’s Statement on the Passing of Firefighter Ray Sipel Jr.

December 22, 2014 12:53 pm 1 Comment

Huntington Manor Fire Department Chief Francis McQuade issued the following statement this morning regarding the loss of active Firefighter Raymond Sipel Jr.:
It is with deepest sympathy and regret that the Huntington Manor Fire Department announces the passing of active Firefighter Ray Sipel Jr. of Hose Co. No. 1.
As reported in the media, last night at approximately 10:45 p.m., […]

Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

December 22, 2014 10:43 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian last night in Huntington Station.
Christian Lopez-Barcelo was driving a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria taxi cab southbound on Depot Road when he struck the pedestrian, Raymond Sipel, who was running eastbound across Depot Road at 10:45 p.m. Sipel, 30, of […]

Project Toy – Family Service League and Tri-Community

December 21, 2014 12:14 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci on Friday December 19th participated in Project Toy at its headquarters in Huntington Station. The Assemblyman, in partnership with the Family Service League and Tri-Community & Youth Agency, has been collecting unwrapped toys, gift cards, new wrapping paper and financial contributions for children through the age of 13 since the beginning of […]

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 […]

Flashback Friday – Code Violation Timeline

December 19, 2014 4:37 pm Comments Off

This story was original posted Sept 29th, 2011.

This is how a typical case of a home with code violations goes through the system in the Town of Huntington. This is intended to give the reader a clear picture of why the the illegal housing problem is growing and is destroying the quality of life and contributing to the high taxes throughout our town. Since […]

Veterans Services Outreach Effort in Response to Rise in PTSD Related Suicide

December 19, 2014 1:42 pm Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by Congressman-elect Lee Zeldin, Legislator Bill Lindsay III, Legislator Tom Muratore, the Suffolk County Veteran Services Agency and family members of veterans lost to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at the Farmingville VFW Post 400 today to announce a veteran support outreach effort in response to the rise in […]

Local Cub Scouts Get Lesson on Government

December 19, 2014 1:26 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently visited Pack 66 at the Oakwood Primary Center to talk about the structure of our government and the importance of our rights and responsibilities as citizens. Lupinacci discussed the various levels of government and the role each plays in our day-to-day life with the students.
“I really enjoy going in and educating […]

Shoveling Snow Safety Tips

December 17, 2014 5:13 pm Comments Off

Safety Tips from HCFAS (Huntington Community First Aid Squad)
With Winter 2015 in full swing and memories of last year’s extremely inclement weather still a painful memory for many on Long Island, Huntington Community First Aid Squad reminds the community to be mindful of risks associated with snow shoveling. According to the American Heart Association, for […]