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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 […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF HYBRID BUSES TO SUFFOLK COUNTY TRANSIT

May 4, 2017 1:47 am Comments Off

Federal and State Funding will Comprise 90-Percent of Total Purchase Cost
70 New Buses will Ensure Over Half of County’s Transit Bus Fleet will be Upgraded
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that the Suffolk County Department of Public Works has purchased 30 new hybrid-electric transit buses and 40 mid-size transit buses that are scheduled to arrive […]

Willow Pond Health Risk in Village of Huntington Bay

April 27, 2017 3:32 pm Comments Off

Cyanobacteria Bloom in Willow Pond in Village of Huntington Bay
Recent sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Willow Pond in the Village of Huntington Bay, NY. Due to these findings, health officials ask residents not to use or swim or wade in these waters and […]

Increased Penalties Legislation Signed to Prevent Illegal Dumping in Our Parks

April 26, 2017 4:18 pm Comments Off

New Law Allows for Up to One-Year Imprisonment, Increased Fines for Violating Suffolk County’s Anti-Dumping Laws

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today signed legislation sponsored by Legislators Kara Hahn and Sarah Anker aimed at deterring illegal dumping at County parks that includes tougher penalties for illegal dumping of hazardous materials, waste and debris on County property. […]

Charles Rothberg, MD Elected President of the Medical Society of the State of New York

April 26, 2017 2:11 pm Comments Off

MSSNY is the State’s Primary Professional Organization for Physicians
Charles Rothberg, MD, took office as President of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its annual House of Delegates meeting in Tarrytown, NY on April 22, 2017. Dr. Rothberg is an ophthalmologist in private practice in Patchogue.
A graduate of Muhlenberg College, Dr. […]

Dix Hills Firefighter Celebrates 95th Birthday

April 11, 2017 2:02 pm Comments Off

On April 10, 2017, Dix Hills Fire Department Company One celebrated a big birthday with veteran firefighter and Ex-Commissioner Hank Leids. At 95-years-old, Hank is the oldest member of the department. He joined the Dix Hills Fire Department in 1963 and has been a dedicated member, actively responding to calls as recently as 2013. Hank was a Rescue […]