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Melville Fire Department Assists at East Farmingdale Acid Spill

August 31, 2017 6:19 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department was requested to assist the East Farmingdale Fire Department with a Hazardous Materials incident on Smith Street, Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 6:35 p.m. East Farmingdale firefighters were out battling a working house fire on Walnut Avenue East during the incident. Melville firefighters arrived to find that a vehicle had run over a five-gallon […]

Suffolk County Department of Health Services September Meeting Notices

August 31, 2017 6:13 pm Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]

August is National Immunization Month

August 31, 2017 6:09 pm Comments Off

This month, as we prepare for school, college and the colder months ahead, remember to check your records to be sure your immunizations are up to date. It is our shared responsibility to protect ourselves, our families and the community from serious life threatening diseases.
“Immunization — perhaps the most significant public health achievement of the […]

Fleets Cove Beach in Huntington Bay is Closed to Bathing

August 30, 2017 5:47 pm Comments Off

Lake Ronkonkoma Remains Closed to Bathing

Fleets Cove Beach in Huntington Bay is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria.

According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and […]

Board Sets Hearing on Deer Hunting Code Revisions

August 30, 2017 5:45 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its August 15, 2017 meeting, set a September 19,2017 public hearing on proposed revisions to Town Code with respect to deer hunting, based on comments from residents since the code was amended two years ago to allow for bow hunting, subject to state regulations.
While noting that it is within the […]

Councilwoman Edwards Sponsors Code Amendment To Ease Requirements To Hold Events On Town Property

August 26, 2017 12:00 pm Comments Off

Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards sponsored a code amendment at the August 15, 2017 Town Board meeting that changes the insurance requirements so that groups can hold events on Town property. “I was happy to quarterback this change. This is a win-win, there will still be the same protection for the town and this now lowers the cost […]

COUNCILMAN COOK AND HUNTINGTON TOWN BOARD PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO EMMA BRUSSELS, FROM EMMA’S JOURNEY

August 17, 2017 2:40 pm Comments Off

On August 15, 2017, Councilman Eugene Cook and the Huntington Town Board presented a proclamation to Emma Brussels for her courageous and creative approach to use her artistic talents to start a Facebook page, Emma’s Journey, to raise the money for a diabetic service dog of her own. This presentation was especially dear to Councilman […]

Letter To The Editor- Just Show Me the Money

August 15, 2017 10:39 am Comments Off

Dear Editor:
Recently members of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Budget and Finance Committee voted to bury legislation that would have required county departments to provide justification for proposed fee increases. The bill called for department heads to provide a detailed description of the costs incurred by the department or agency for which a fee is charged […]

Training in Safe Handling of Firearms and Hunting Required before Purchasing a Hunting License

August 14, 2017 3:35 am Comments Off

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded all new hunters and trappers planning to go afield this season must first complete a mandatory hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education course before obtaining the appropriate sporting license or hunting privilege.
With state licenses now on sale, first-time hunters and trappers are encouraged […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR SHARED SERVICES INITIATIVE

August 13, 2017 7:28 pm Comments Off

Three Public Hearings to be Held in Brookhaven, Islip and Riverhead
SuffolkShare Would Save Approximately $37 Million Over Two-Year Period
SuffolkShare Includes Launch of Virtual Municipal Service Store and Creating New Procurement Consortium

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced a series of upcoming public hearings to further inform residents and receive community feedback on SuffolkShare – the […]