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LEGISLATOR WILLIAM R. SPENCER, M.D. ROUNDS OUT THE “LISTENING TOUR” COMMUNITY MEETINGS

May 29, 2017 2:38 pm Comments Off

Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. Rounds out Series of Community Meetings at Huntington Public Library
Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. wrapped up his “Listening Tour” Tuesday night May 23, 2017 at the Huntington Public Library. The tour kicked off with its first meeting in March at the Northport Public Library, and included meetings at the […]

Suffolk County Police Announce Increased Enforcement for Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2017 3:28 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron announce that police will be out in full force this holiday weekend to keep residents safe.
Police will be conducting high visibility patrols on roads and waterways throughout the county between May 26 and May 29. Officers will take a […]

Here We Go Again – Six Beaches Closed to Bathing Three In Huntington

May 27, 2017 3:24 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
Tanner Park Beach, Copiague
Benjamin Beach, Bay Shore
Fleet’s Cove Beach, Huntington
Huntington Beach Community Association Beach, Centerport
Crab Meadow Beach, Northport

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

Applications Being Accepted for Lottery for Waiting List for The Greens at Half Hollow Affordable Units

May 26, 2017 12:00 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington and the Huntington Community Development Agency announce that from June 1 to June 30 2017, the Long Island Housing Partnership will be accepting applications for a lottery being held to create a new waiting list for resales, as they become available, of the affordable units at The Greens at Half Hollow.
There […]

Huntington Recognizes Senior Volunteers

May 24, 2017 12:47 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington recently recognized eight outstanding seniors for their volunteerism contributions to others in the Town.
Chosen in a vote by their peers, the eight were selected with input from the Town’s senior clubs leaders and the Town’s Senior Division staff. Each of the honorees was chosen for […]

SENATE PASSES BILL TO WITHHOLD STATE FUNDING FROM AMTRAK UNTIL PENN STATION

May 24, 2017 12:36 pm Comments Off

COMMUTERS GET RELIEF

The New York State Senate today passed legislation to help compensate Penn Station commuters and hold Amtrak responsible for costly and frustrating delays. The bill (S6421), sponsored by Senator Elaine Phillips (R-C, Manhasset), would withhold New York State’s payments to Amtrak, operator of Penn Station, and return the savings to commuters as […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE COMMISSIONER SINI INVITED TO TESTIFY ON CAPITOL HILL

May 23, 2017 11:15 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini is invited to testify at a hearing entitled “Border Insecurity: The Rise of MS-13 and Other Transnational Criminal Organizations” before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the presence and activity of gangs and transnational criminal organizations in American […]

Gene Cook Announces His Run for Supervisor Among 250 Plus Guests

May 22, 2017 1:26 pm Comments Off

Sunday May 21, 2017 at 2pm Gene Cook announced to more then 250 guests at West Hills Day Camp Grounds during a wonderful family picnic that he was running for Supervisor of the Town of Huntington to replace multiple term Democrat Frank Petrone after 24 years in office.
Gene Cook has been a councilman for 2 […]

Suffolk County Issues Shellfish Warning for James Creek, Mattituck

May 20, 2017 1:23 pm Comments Off

NYSDEC Temporarily Closes James Creek for the Harvest of Carnivorous Gastropods

Suffolk County Health Commissioner James Tomarken today issued a warning to residents and visitors to the north fork of Suffolk County to avoid harvesting and eating shellfish in James Creek in Mattituck, Town of Southold, until further notice.
This warning follows the New York State Department […]

Ozone Health Advisory For Thursday, May 18, 2017

May 18, 2017 11:07 am Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that young children, the elderly, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, limit strenuous outdoor activity. Ozone […]