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Town of Huntington to Mark National Night Out August 2, 2016

July 31, 2016 12:40 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will join communities across the nation Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in marking the 34th annual National Night Out, the event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

Scheduled for Manor Field Park from 5 to 8 p.m., the event is a partnership […]

Suffolk County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 62 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall

July 29, 2016 10:34 am Comments Off

Due to the heavy rainfall on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 62 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.
The beaches covered by the advisory […]

A Letter to the Editor From Chad A. Lupinacci On New York’s Ethics

July 27, 2016 5:04 pm Comments Off

Dear Editor,
Over the last few years, we have seen politicians at every level discuss corruption. Not surprisingly, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll, over 86% of New Yorkers believe that corruption is a serious issue in government. It is sad that such a large majority believe government is making life more difficult and working against […]

20TH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE of TWA Flight 800

July 21, 2016 3:25 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone joined the families and friends of those who were on board TWA Flight 800 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the crash. The plane crashed just eight miles off the South Shore on July 17, 1996 – killing all 230 passengers and crew on board.

Hundreds were in attendance at the […]

July 2016 Town Board Meeting

July 20, 2016 1:36 am Comments Off

Action taken by the Town Board at July 12, 2016 meeting:

— appropriated $75,000 from the Environmental Open Space and Park Improvement Fund and Neighborhood Parks Fund for construction of a stormwater runoff control rain garden at Centerport Beach. The Town has received a grant of $137,320.45 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to help […]

Lottery Held for Limited Equity Co-op 117-unit Melville Development

July 15, 2016 1:23 pm Comments Off

117-unit Melville development, nearing completion, brings new type of affordable housing to Long Island

With about 75 prospective purchasers in attendance, a lottery was held at Huntington Town Hall July 12, 2106 to choose the order in which 171 applicants will be contacted to continue the qualification process for the 117 town house units at […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICIALS CALL ON THE POKEMON COMPANY TO PROHIBIT SEX OFFENDERS FROM REGISTERING ACCOUNTS

July 13, 2016 1:42 pm Comments Off

Bellone, Sini and Parents For Megan’s Law Warn Parents about Potential Dangers Of “Pokémon Go”

On July 12, 2016 Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Department Commissioner Tim Sini and Paul Alonzo of Parents for Megan’s Law jointly held a public safety announcement today warning parents about the potential dangers of the popular mobile application, […]

Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

July 12, 2016 2:44 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
“We are promoting good health to all residents in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Bellone. “For those who are addicted to tobacco or nicotine […]

Suffolk County Dept.of Health Services July Meeting Notices

July 12, 2016 1:37 am 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 […]

Asharoken Police Protecting the Village on July 4th 2016

July 8, 2016 4:50 pm Comments Off

Asharoken Village officials are pictured with officers from the Asharoken Police Department at Village Hall following a briefing on July 4, 2016 in preparation for the annual Fireworks Show.

Pictured front from left, Officer Tony Canino, Police Commissioner Mel Ettinger, Mayor Greg Letica, Officer-in-Charge Ray Mahdesian, and Officer Alex Rubino. Back row, Officers Jim Cox, Mitch Bank, […]