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Man Slashed In Huntington Station

February 20, 2014 9:25 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate three men who slashed a man in Huntington Station in December.

Long Island Pet Expo – February 28 – March 2, 2014

February 20, 2014 6:59 am Comments Off

New Features & ‘Pet Hours’ added this year!

South Huntington’s Best Honored

February 20, 2014 6:19 am Comments Off

The South Huntington Board of Education, the district’s administrators, and the South Huntington learning community were out in full force on February 12th, to give well-deserved recognition and praise to their top teachers during this annual celebration.

Snow and Red Tape Leads To Roof Collapse

February 19, 2014 7:46 am 1 Comment

On Sunday, February 16, 2014, the roof collapsed at 156A Depot Road in Huntington Station. The site was formerly a family owned Poultry and Distribution business that closed 3 years ago. The site is currently rented to another company according to “Brian” whose family owns the property.
Brian stated, “There are plans and permits in place […]

26 Year NAACP Ruland Road Lawsuit Settled

February 19, 2014 5:43 am Comments Off

On February 18, 2014, a special meeting was held by the Huntington Town Board for the purpose of settling the 26 year battle about the fate of the Ruland Road development in Melville. The resolution to settle the lawsuit passed with a vote of 4 – 0. Newly elected Councilwoman Tracey Edwards abstained. The settlement […]

Town Board News Briefs

February 18, 2014 9:19 am Comments Off

* The Town Board approved the allocation of money to the Community Development Agency for the construction of Veterans Affordable Housing on the Columbia Terrace site in Huntington Station. It is estimated that the construction of the project will cost in excess of 3.5 million dollars of which $2,000,000.00 will be funded from the Affordable […]

Gareth Schaefer is Troop 52 (East Northport)’s 74th Eagle Scout

February 18, 2014 8:41 am Comments Off

Boy Scout Gareth Schaefer was charged with the rank of Eagle Scout at his Court of Honor at St. Anthony of Padua Church on January 17th, 2014, becoming the 74th Eagle Scout from Troop 52 in East Northport.

Artist Exhibit: Raymond Gomez: Urban Chaos

February 17, 2014 1:13 pm Comments Off

On display at Huntington Public Library / Main Art Gallery, 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-427-5165 now until March 23.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am – 9 pm; Sat 10 am – 6 pm; Sun 1 pm – 6 pm
Raymond Gomez is an artist-sculptor and architect-planner. His art has paralleled his architectural career of 35+ years, while working in […]

Winter Storms Cancel Drives, Lead to Critical Blood Shortage

February 17, 2014 10:05 am Comments Off

In the midst of an unprecedented string of winter storms, New York Blood Center is urgently asking donors to roll up their sleeves to replenish the community blood and platelet supply.
Dozens of blood drives have been canceled because of bad weather. Blood drives that are continuing have experienced greatly reduced attendance, while operations at NYBC’s […]

Polar Bear Scouting Skills Camporee Weekend

February 17, 2014 8:22 am Comments Off

The 2014 Matinecock District (B.S.A.) Annual Polar Bear Scouting Skills Camporee Weekend was held this year at Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River during the last weekend in January.