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Traffic Signal Boxes in Huntington Become Art

August 11, 2017 4:10 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington’s efforts to bring art to public streets continues, with works installed on four traffic signal boxes in the past few weeks – including the first on a signal box in Huntington Station — three more scheduled by the end of the month, another three in the pipeline for installation by the […]

Council Helps Inaugurate Summer Lights at Gateway Plaza

August 10, 2017 6:37 pm Comments Off

Huntington Town Council members Susan A. Berland, Eugene Cook and Tracey A. Edwards joined officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Second Precinct August 3 in marking the first night of “Summer Lights” at Gateway Plaza, located at New York Avenue and Olive Street in Huntington Station.

Adults in the photo (l-r): Andrea Bonilla, Renaissance Downtowns; […]

Beaches Close Again In Bay Shore And Huntington Bay

August 9, 2017 4:58 pm Comments Off

The following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria:

Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore
Huntington Beach Community Association in Huntington Bay
Fleets Cove Beach in Huntington Bay
Knollwood Beach in Huntington Bay

According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in […]

Officer Prevents Elderly Phone Scam Victim from Losing Money

August 5, 2017 12:16 pm Comments Off

County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a phone scam during which an elderly woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars earlier this week.
An 85-year-old Holtsville, New York, resident received a call on August 2, 2017 during which the caller told her that her grandson was in trouble and needed money to pay for […]

Letter to the Editor -Red Light Camera Report

August 4, 2017 5:04 pm Comments Off

“The Suffolk County Red Light Safety Program uses automated enforcement to enhance the safety of motorists at red light intersections located within Suffolk County,” according to the county’s Traffic and Parking Violations Agency website. However, the 2015 report recently released by the Agency tells a different story. A review of the data shows that 50% […]

Twenty-two Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

August 4, 2017 4:37 pm Comments Off

Residents are advised to eliminate standing water in and around homes
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken announced today that 22 new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, all Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on July 26, 2017, from Lindenhurst (2), Copaigue(1), West Babylon (2), Huntington (2) Greenlawn (1), Huntington Station […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL FAREWELL TO SUMMER CONCERT

August 4, 2017 4:33 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the fourth annual Farewell to Summer Concert in Patchogue. The concert will be free of charge to the general public and held on Thursday, September 14 at 7:00 PM at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.
“This event has become a summer rite of passage for residents who have come to […]

Councilwoman Edwards Mobilizes Effort To Help 80 Food-Challenged Youngsters

August 4, 2017 4:30 pm Comments Off

Community Groups, Stop & Shop Respond to Edwards’ Call for Food
Responding to a call to action from Huntington Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards, a large roster of community-based organizations and the Stop & Shop supermarket chain have mobilized to gather food and donate it to help 80 youngsters enrolled in a Tri-CYA program whose weekends were […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY APPLIES FOR $50 MILLION IN WATER QUALITY FUNDING THROUGH THE LONG ISLAND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

August 1, 2017 6:04 pm Comments Off

State Funding Would Replace Nearly 5,000 Cesspools Across Suffolk County
County Executive Bellone: “Long Island is the second most popular tourism destination in the State our water quality is essential to this multi-billion dollar industry.”
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that Suffolk County has submitted a multi-jurisdictional funding request for $50 million dollars on behalf of a […]

Huntington, Suffolk To Implement Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategy

July 30, 2017 4:22 pm Comments Off

Huntington Town and top Suffolk County officials will implement a comprehensive strategy focused on attacking gangs and reducing violent crime in the Town.
The commitment to devising a multi-pronged, multi-agency approach followed a meeting at Huntington Town Hall called by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards that included Supervisor Frank P. Petrone, County Executive Steve Bellone, Police Commissioner Tim […]