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ADL Talks To Jewish Teens About Anti-Semitism

December 6, 2016 1:39 pm Comments Off

A representative from The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recently came to visit The Chai Center’s CTeen chapter in Dix Hills (CTEEN West Suffolk County) to discuss how to address anti-Semitism in schools, neighborhoods, college campuses and the community at large. The teens participated in role playing, group discussions, and talked about their personal experiences. High school senior Dara Blitzer, said, […]

See Santa Claus in Dix Hills

December 5, 2016 4:12 pm Comments Off

Santa Claus is Coming to Dix Hills FD

Santa and his helpers from the Dix Hills Fire Department, with a fire engine and ambulance escort, will be traveling through the streets of Dix Hills bringing holiday greetings and candy treats for the children.
Residents are welcome to flag down Santa and have a picture taken with him.
Weather permitting, Santa and […]

NYS Recognizes SCPD Chief Surgeon for Spearheading Medical Advances

December 2, 2016 12:37 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Department’s Chief Surgeon and Medical Director Dr. Scott Coyne has been named The Physician of Excellence for New York State EMS and also received the REMSCO 2015 EMS Physician of Excellence Award for Suffolk County.

The Physician of Excellence Award for New York State EMS is presented annually by the New York State Department […]

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Dedicates Unit to Memory Care

November 30, 2016 2:17 pm Comments Off

60-bed specialized unit promotes quality of life care
for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has announced the opening of its Memory Care Unit, a secured, 60-bed first floor unit located in the facility’s Schachne Pavilion. According to Herbert H. Friedman, Executive Vice President/CEO, “We have created a designated Memory Care Unit at […]

Creating Holiday Magic in Vanderbilt Mansion

November 30, 2016 1:20 pm Comments Off

Interior Designers, Garden Clubs Deck the Elegant Halls

Interior designers and garden clubs deck the halls of the Vanderbilt Mansion each year, and hundreds of visitors see the results beginning the day after Thanksgiving. The decorators create enchanted rooms with lighted trees, boughs, ornaments, wreaths, ribbons and elegantly wrapped faux gifts.

Above: Kathleen Kane of the Dix […]

Commissioner Sini Announces Stepped-Up Holiday Patrols, Offers Safety Tips for Shoppers

November 25, 2016 12:39 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini will held a press conference at Police Headquarters, located at 30 Yaphank Ave. in Yaphank, on November 22 at 11:30 a.m. to announce the department’s stepped up holiday patrols as well as provide tips to help keep the public safe during the holiday shopping season.

With the rush of […]

Huntington Manor Fire Department Honors Alan Bayley for 70 Years of Service

November 25, 2016 12:17 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department recently honored Ex-Chief Alan Bayley, Sr., for his 70 years of dedicated service to the department and community. Bayley was joined by family including sons Alan Jr. and David who are members of Huntington Manor FD, friends, and fellow firefighters at a testimonial dinner held in his honor at the […]

Gershwin: Double Life of an American Icon with Pianist Alexander Wu Event Dates: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016

November 24, 2016 1:14 am Comments Off

This retrospective explores the life and music career of one of America’s most original and celebrated figures. George Gershwin started, in his youth, as a song-plugger on Tin Pan Alley. While he continued to gain success writing popular music for the stage and Hollywood, he also strived to make his mark as a serious composer. […]

Costello’s Flying Circus – Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM – Huntington Public Library

November 20, 2016 1:50 am Comments Off

Costello’s Flying Circus pays tribute to Elvis Costello, Grammy Award winner, Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer, and one of the greatest songwriters of his generation. Costello’s intelligent lyrics, clever arrangements, and catchy melodies propelled him onto the world stage in 1977. His prolific musical recordings include work with his band, the Attractions, as well as with […]

Blue Star Moms Thank Stimson’s Generosity

November 19, 2016 1:41 am Comments Off

Thank You Stimson School Community – from the Long Island Blue Star Moms Chapter NY6. “The Stimson Penny Wars collected more than 2,200 items that were given to the Long Island Blue Star Moms to be shipped overseas to men and women serving in our armed forces.” said Stimson Assistant Principal Anthony Sansotta, who has […]