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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 […]

Letter to the Editor- From Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer

May 26, 2017 12:06 pm Comments Off

Dear Editor.
Prevention is one of the most important aspects of living a healthy and long life; however recent studies indicate that millions of children, adolescents, and adults in the United States do not receive crucial services such as routine screenings and annual check-ups. Recognizing that preventive care is the key to good health and wellbeing, […]

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 […]

GARDENERS WANTED FOR GATEWAY ORGANIC GARDEN

May 18, 2017 11:40 am Comments Off

Join the community of gardeners at Gateway Park Community Garden, corner of Lowndes & NY Avenues! Grow food organically for your family in a free, raised garden bed, 5×20 feet. (Donations gratefully accepted.) Water, tools and advice all available. No experience necessary. Gather at social events like a Summer Solstice Party, donate some of your […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Rescues Driver from Trees in Northern State Crash

May 18, 2017 11:33 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a crash on the Northern State Parkway, eastbound between the Deer Park Avenue and Commack Road exits, just after 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Dix Hills firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to remove the driver who was trapped after the car struck a tree. Firefighters removed the […]

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 […]

HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY FIRST AID SQUAD TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR EMS WEEK

May 16, 2017 3:50 pm Comments Off

THE HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY FIRST AID SQUAD (HCFAS) , LOCATED AT 2 RAILROAD STREET HUNTINGTON STATION, WILL HOST AN OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017 FROM 11 AM. TO 3 PM TO KICK OFF NATIONAL EMS WEEK. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO SEE HOW THE VOLUNTEERS OF HCFAS PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE TO VICTIMS OF ILLNESS […]

Long Island Autism Communities, Inc. Call for Volunteers

May 15, 2017 12:44 pm Comments Off

Long Island Autism Communities, Inc., a not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing supportive integrated communities for adults with autism, has issued a call for volunteers. The young organization is at a critical stage in its development and is looking for individuals with a variety of skills to help it achieve its vital mission. […]

In Celebration of Nurses Week, Health Care Leaders Recognize Recipients of Prestigious Magnet Award for Nursing

May 11, 2017 12:22 pm Comments Off

The nurses at Huntington Hospital have once again distinguished themselves, and for the 4th time have received Magnet Recognition®. An honor given to just 7% of hospitals worldwide and 1 of just 36 in the country to receive the designation four or more times; the nurses at Huntington Hospital are the 1st on Long Island […]

TEENS FROM CTEEN DONATE NEW TOYS & FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES TO UNITED VETERANS BEACON HOUSE RESIDENTS

May 9, 2017 11:57 am Comments Off

Teens from The Chai Center’s CTeen chapter in Dix Hills (CTeen West Suffolk County) shopped for and purchased more than 50 new toys that were donated to families living in the United Veterans Beacon House facilities. The teens also baked cookies to be delivered with the toys.

With over 200 chapters globally and tens of thousands […]