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More than 300 Attend Second Annual Huntington Reunion Luncheon

November 10, 2016 12:39 pm Comments Off

Town-sponsored event brings together residents 75 and older who have lived in Huntington for 50 years or more

More than 300 long-time Huntington seniors took part October 28, 2016 in the Second Annual Senior Reunion Luncheon, at which the Town of Huntington brought together residents who were 75 years of age or older and who had […]

Gurwin Jewish’s Fifth Annual “L’dor v’dor” Calendar Reveal to be Held at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington on November 9, 2016

November 7, 2016 1:56 pm Comments Off

2017 Edition Features Professional Portraits and Sage Advice from 14 Seniors, including Three Holocaust Survivors, a Decorated WWII Vet and an Original Advertising “Mad Man”
Adorable puppies, beautiful scenery, vintage cars – these are some of the common themes you’ll find with wall calendars, but the Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences offers a unique […]

Suffolk Hosts 2nd Annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K to Support Local Veterans

November 7, 2016 1:10 pm Comments Off

More than 3,000 runners throughout the country and overseas participated in the 2018 Boston Marathon qualifier

Suffolk County announced that more than 3,000 runners from 26 states, the District of Columbia and six countries participated in the Catholic Health Services’ 2nd Annual Suffolk County Marathon & Half Marathon to Support Our Veterans. All net proceeds […]

Stop & Shop Introduces Nature’s Promise Marine Stewardship Council Certified Canned Tuna

November 7, 2016 1:01 pm Comments Off

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC today announced its Nature’s Promise chunk light canned tuna (skipjack) and Nature’s Promise solid white canned tuna (albacore) have been Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) –certified.
MSC certification is given to seafood from fisheries that meet the council’s strict standard for sustainability and ensure that fish are caught at levels […]

Stand Up for Suzanne Honored

November 3, 2016 1:56 am Comments Off

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many of us on Long Island and in the South Huntington community have had a loved one affected by this disease. Stimson students and staff wore pink on Friday, October 14, 2016 and on that one day they raised $1,000. The monies were donated to “Stand Up […]

Suffolk County Department Of Health November Meeting Notices

November 2, 2016 3:33 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 […]

Long Island Autism Communities, Inc. Annouces Board of Directors

November 2, 2016 3:23 pm Comments Off

Long Island Autism Communities, Inc. (www.licommunity.org, Deer Park, NY), a recently announced 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to develop supportive, integrated communities for adults with autism, has developed its Board of Directors. Founder and President Charles Massimo, CEO of CJM Wealth Management named the following individuals to the Board:

-Gordon M. Siess, CPA of […]

Suffolk County Announces Narcan Training Classes

November 2, 2016 3:17 pm 1 Comment

County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, are encouraging residents to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Program-Narcan Training Classes.
The training, which meets New York State Department of Health requirements, will enable participants to recognize an opioid overdose, administer intranasal Narcan and take additional steps until EMS arrives. Participants will […]

Residents a Greater Chance to Stay Independent for Life

November 2, 2016 3:02 pm Comments Off

Commissioner of Health Services, Dr. James Tomarken invites mature residents to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life.

Between 2010 and 2015 these programs collectively reached over 2,800 senior […]

Falls Prevention Classes Offer Mature Residents a Greater Chance to Stay Independent for Life

October 31, 2016 2:48 pm Comments Off

Commissioner of Health Services, Dr. James Tomarken invites mature residents to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life.
Between 2010 and 2015 these programs collectively reached over 2,800 senior […]