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Senator Flanagan’s Legislation Mandating DWI Testing After Serious Accidents Passes Senate

March 30, 2014 12:47 pm Comments Off

Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) announced today that the New York State Senate has passed legislation he sponsored that would help increase prosecution of drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The bill (S1446) would require chemical testing of drivers suspected of being impaired when an accident occurs and results in […]

David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Wonder of the World”

March 29, 2014 10:14 am Comments Off

Presented by The Minstrel Players of Northport. Performances will be on Saturdays, April 26 and May 3 at 8 PM, and Sundays, April 27 and May 4 at 3 PM at Houghton Hall theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church

Operation Medicine Cabinet to Expand

March 29, 2014 6:31 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by Suffolk and Town officials to announce the expansion of a program to collect and dispose of old or unneeded prescription medications to reduce drug abuse and protect the environment.

Vanderbilt Museum Spring-Recess Children’s Workshops

March 28, 2014 6:58 pm Comments Off

Mummy Masks, Reptile Sculptures, Hand Drums, ‘Recycled’ Art

Commack Middle School Students Help Feed the Island’s Hungry

March 28, 2014 9:50 am Comments Off

Commack Middle School student government collected over 3,600 pounds of food this year for the hungry on Long Island, ranking second in donations. The school has collected 10,000 pounds of food since 2006, which supplements approximately 8,333 meals.

Whitman’s Got Talent. . . And Plenty Of It!

March 27, 2014 7:29 pm Comments Off

This annual tradition continues, and the wealth of talent still boggles the mind.

Screenwriting Workshop

March 26, 2014 1:35 pm Comments Off

If you’ve ever had an idea for a movie but didn’t know how to develop it into a screenplay, or if you just love movies and want to know more about them, this course is for you.

Commack Senior Honored For Volunteer Service

March 24, 2014 5:31 pm Comments Off

Story & Photo by Brenda Lentsch

Samantha Lampert, a senior at Commack High School, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country.
Samantha was nominated last year for the Prudential […]

Letter To The Editor: Over $500,000 A Year Removed From SD 3 Tax Rolls

March 19, 2014 6:21 am Comments Off

Editors note: This letter was written in response to the the article Town Board’s Use of Eminent Domain Costs Tax payers Millions.
Dear Editor,
Rotondo is only a part of the larger puzzle. The Town knew Rotondo was using this land in an illegal manner as more than a construction debris waste transfer site, less 1000 feet […]

Huntington Arts Council Presents 5th Annual Got Talent

March 17, 2014 8:38 pm Comments Off

Book your audition today!

The Huntington Arts Council is proud to announce the opening of auditions for “Got Talent? Long Island”, a talent competition for performers 18 years & under which will take place on May 31, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College, Dix Hills, NY. Comedians, […]