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Berland, Edwards Support BAPS Walkathon

June 9, 2017 2:58 pm Comments Off

Councilwomen help plant a tree as part of Hindu sect’s effort to help Nature Conservancy project
Melville, NY, Huntington Town Councilwomen Susan A. Berland and Tracey A. Edwards joined with other public officials June 4 in the opening ceremonies and official start of a walkathon organized by the BAPS Hindu temple to raise funds for […]

Suffolk County Police To Hold Vehicle Auction

June 8, 2017 12:23 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Impound Section will hold an auction of vehicles on June 17 at 9 a.m. at the Suffolk County Police Department Impound Facility, located at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton.

Cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and a recreational vehicle (RV) will be available for auction. There will be no motorcycles for sale during […]

Centerport Yacht Club Beach Closed to Bathing

June 8, 2017 12:16 pm Comments Off

James L. Tomarken, MD, MPH, MBA, MSW, Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said that due to a relatively small amount of sewage discharged to surface waters caused by a malfunctioning pump-out station in Northport Harbor, an advisory against bathing has been issued to Centerport Yacht Club Beach.

The advisory is based on […]

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken Announce Activation of Public Health Information Line

June 5, 2017 5:49 pm Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken announced today the activation of the Public Health Information Line: 631-787-2200. The Information Line is being employed to enhance continuing efforts to detect and prevent the spread of communicable illnesses in Suffolk County. The line is now available from Monday through Friday from […]

More Beach Closings Two Beaches Closed to Bathing

June 2, 2017 5:03 pm Comments Off

The following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach, Islip
Huntington Beach Community association Beach, Centerport

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 […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE SIGNS INTO LAW FIRST IN THE STATE SEPTIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

June 2, 2017 3:53 pm Comments Off

County-Led Program Makes it Affordable for Suffolk Homeowners to Purchase Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems
Suffolk County to Accept Applications from Eligible Homeowners Interested in Participating in the Program Beginning July 2017
New ReclaimOurWater.info Website Launched to Provide Residents Information
Today, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed into law the first-of-its-kind water quality program in New York State that will help homeowners […]

Plaque Unveiling Highlights Memorial Day Ceremony

June 1, 2017 3:57 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington marked Memorial Day 2017 with its annual wreath ceremony at Town Hall’s Veterans Plaza May 28, 2017 using the occasion to dedicate a plaque adding the name of a longtime member to the memorial recognizing those who served on the Town’s Veterans Advisory Board.
William Amadio, who passed away in October at […]

LUPINACCI ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR HUNTINGTON TOWN SUPERVISOR

May 31, 2017 11:40 am Comments Off

On Tuesday, New York State Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci made the following announcement:
“I would like to officially announce that I will seek the position of Huntington Town Supervisor. The Town of Huntington is in need of a new direction to best prepare our communities and neighborhoods for the future. For too long our residents have […]

Councilman Eugene Cook Withdraws His Name From Supervisor Race.

May 31, 2017 11:02 am Comments Off

It is with deep regret I announce my withdrawal from the Town of Huntington Supervisor race.
Prior to announcing my candidacy, I had conversations with the various party chairs in regards to the
importance of diversity that is needed on the Huntington Town Board that should reflect the residents in Huntington.
This is of extreme importance not only […]

Suffolk County Department of Health June 2017 Meeting Notices

May 30, 2017 3:02 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 […]