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Sept. Is Designated As Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

September 17, 2014 1:52 pm Comments Off

To raise awareness of Hydrocephalus and support the 9th Annual Hydrocephalus WALK, Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) successfully sponsored legislation to designate the month of September as Hydrocephalus Awareness Month in New York State. Senator Flanagan presented copies of the resolution to Mia Padron and Jackie Davidson of the Hydrocephalus Association during a visit […]

Commack Coalition of Caring 5K Run/Walk

September 16, 2014 1:45 pm Comments Off

The Commack Coalition of Caring 4th Annual Red Ribbon Week 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m, with a free ½ mile Kids Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Both events will begin and end at Commack High School.
Red Ribbon Week brings people together to raise awareness of the dangers […]

Miracle League of Long Island To Host Annual Walk

September 12, 2014 3:17 pm Comments Off

The Miracle League of Long Island will host its second annual Walk and Roll for a Miracle on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The walk is one-and-a-half miles. You can enter the walk at anytime between the allotted times listed (10 a.m.-3 p.m.).
Additionally, there will be games, face painting and food on […]

Car Free Day Long Island Scheduled For September 22

September 8, 2014 5:11 pm Comments Off

Farmingdale State College to Host September 18 Rally in Support

Blood Center Declares Emergency, Supplies at Critically Low Levels

September 3, 2014 9:49 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone urged residents to donate blood to replenish blood supplies that have declined to a critically low level this summer.
“It is imperative that we have enough blood at hand to cope with trauma and the longterm needs of patients who need regular transfusions,” County Executive Bellone said. “Giving the gift of […]

Suffolk Police Crackdown on BWI and DWI During Labor Day Weekend

August 28, 2014 9:00 am Comments Off

Increased patrols to combat drinking while operating motor vehicles and vessels.

Cold Spring Harbor Students Honored For Helping Others

August 25, 2014 11:26 am Comments Off

Connor Lynn of Lloyd Harbor and Isabella Molinari of Laurel Hollow were recently recognized for their extraordinary commitment and service to their community by working with the Fresh Air Fund. Connor and Isabella, both entering their sophomore year at Cold Spring Harbor High School, decided they wanted to raise $2,500 to send five children to […]

“KISS CANCER GOOD-BYE” WALK IN HUNTINGTON’S HECKSCHER PARK

August 17, 2014 12:44 pm Comments Off

GELLERMAN ORTHODONTICS PRESENTS THIRD ANNUAL
“KISS CANCER GOOD-BYE” WALK IN HUNTINGTON’S HECKSCHER PARK
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Family Friendly Event to Support MoRE Camp Adventure
Gellerman Orthodontics invites families and local businesses to sign up for the third annual Kiss Cancer Good-Bye walk on Saturday, September 13 at Heckscher Park in Huntington, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Kiss Cancer […]

Fire Safety For College Students

August 12, 2014 1:04 pm Comments Off

As many of our children prepare to head off to college, we know that no one is more concerned about their safety than you as parents.

Not My Child – Suffolk’s Drug Epidemic, Part 2

August 10, 2014 12:00 am 1 Comment

The video below was created by Suffolk County and The Rocky Point School District in order to raise awareness about the increase in heroine use by young people.
Watch this video on YouTube.
Suffolk County Police Second Precinct officers responded to a home to find a young person passed out from an apparent heroin overdose.
This is […]