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St. Hugh’s Project H.O.P.E – Feeding People, Bringing Hope

February 5, 2015 4:02 pm Comments Off

6th Annual LITTLE COW HARBOR RUN FOR HOPE
4 MILE RUN
Greenlawn, NY, Saturday, February 28, 2015.
The Little Cow Harbor ‘Run for HOPE’ is a 4 mile run through the lovely hamlet of Greenlawn. St. Hugh’s Project HOPE has teamed up with the Heagerty Family Foundation in organizing this event. The 4 Mile Run will begin at […]

HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY FIRST AID SQUAD URGES SAFETY DURING WINTER STORM

January 26, 2015 12:34 pm Comments Off

Residents advised to stay indoors

Coping With Cold Weather

January 17, 2015 1:10 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
Severe winter weather can lead to health and safety challenges. You may have to cope with;
Cold related health problems
Household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning
Frozen Pipes or power failures
Unsafe driving conditions from icy roads or roads that aren’t cleared
Although there are no guarantees of safety during winter weather emergencies, you can […]

Huntington’s STEM School Lands Grant For a Greenhouse & an Aeroponics System

January 16, 2015 8:55 am Comments Off

It will be used to fund the purchase of a greenhouse, raised beds for gardening and an aeroponics system.

Suffolk County Enhances ‘Fight Against Heroin Abuse’ Through New Partnerships and Tools

January 13, 2015 8:20 am Comments Off

In 2012 and 2013, there were more than 400 opioid related deaths.

Suffolk County Announces New Tool, Partnerships to Fight Heroin & Opiate Abuse

January 12, 2015 10:32 am Comments Off

Suffolk County will hold a press conference today, 1/12 at 11:30 to announce a new county-wide initiative to provide residents with an alternative to combat heroin and other opiate abuse.
In 2012 and 2013 combined, Suffolk County suffered more than 400 opioid-related deaths. The vast majority of these were from heroin and oxycodone.
County Executive Bellone will discuss […]

Steve Bellone is a Hypocrite When it Comes to Protecting Water Quality

January 9, 2015 8:43 am Comments Off

The writer is the executive director of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, a nonprofit environmental education and advocacy group that brought the litigation.

Halesite Annual Winter Blood Drive

January 5, 2015 4:54 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
The Halesite Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting the Long Island Blood Service early in the New Year to conduct our annual winter blood drive. Please join us on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 3:30pm – 8:00pm, to donate blood.
Donating blood is literally giving the gift of life. Each day, patients in our […]

Veterans Services Outreach Effort in Response to Rise in PTSD Related Suicide

December 19, 2014 1:42 pm Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by Congressman-elect Lee Zeldin, Legislator Bill Lindsay III, Legislator Tom Muratore, the Suffolk County Veteran Services Agency and family members of veterans lost to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at the Farmingville VFW Post 400 today to announce a veteran support outreach effort in response to the rise in […]

Shoveling Snow Safety Tips

December 17, 2014 5:13 pm Comments Off

Safety Tips from HCFAS (Huntington Community First Aid Squad)
With Winter 2015 in full swing and memories of last year’s extremely inclement weather still a painful memory for many on Long Island, Huntington Community First Aid Squad reminds the community to be mindful of risks associated with snow shoveling. According to the American Heart Association, for […]