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Senator Flanagan’s Legislation Mandating DWI Testing After Serious Accidents Passes Senate

March 30, 2014 12:47 pm Comments Off

Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) announced today that the New York State Senate has passed legislation he sponsored that would help increase prosecution of drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The bill (S1446) would require chemical testing of drivers suspected of being impaired when an accident occurs and results in […]

Operation Medicine Cabinet to Expand

March 29, 2014 6:31 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by Suffolk and Town officials to announce the expansion of a program to collect and dispose of old or unneeded prescription medications to reduce drug abuse and protect the environment.

Letter From The Chief of Halesite FD – Home Emergency Preparedness

March 27, 2014 6:34 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
It’s that moment that no home owner or renter wants to think about; you’ve just had a Whether the emergency was a fire of any size, a puff back, or a flood, watching the Fire Department pack up their tools and leave is the worst feeling in the world because now it’s up to you […]

Suffolk County Implements Anti-Bullying Initiatives

March 23, 2014 9:21 am Comments Off

As of July 1, 2012, the New York State Dignity Act mandates that all schools must designate a point person, known as a Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC), to assist students who feel that they are being bullied.

What To Do If Your Child Is A Late Talker

March 22, 2014 6:11 am Comments Off

Deborah Hoch, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist with a practice in South Huntington.

World Water Day – March 22

March 20, 2014 7:05 am Comments Off

Girl Scouts Can Earn Badge for Water Testing, Beach Cleanup.

Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes Raised to 21

March 19, 2014 8:47 pm 1 Comment

the Suffolk County Legislature approved IR 1039-2014, A Local Law to Raise the Legal Age for the Sale of Tobacco Products in Suffolk County by a vote of 10 to 8.

Dix Hills FD Hosts Community CPR Class

March 17, 2014 10:50 am Comments Off

CPR is a critical life-saving technique, and our community would benefit greatly if more individuals were trained in this skill. So the Dix Hills Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an American Heart Association’s “Friends & Family CPR” class. This class will be held Saturday, April 5, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 noon at the Dix Hills Fire Department, 115 E. […]

HHS PTSA Spreads “It Can Wait” Message

March 14, 2014 9:45 am Comments Off

JOIN US! TAKE THE PLEDGE!!

Area Scouts To Participate In Annual Food Collection

March 13, 2014 4:29 pm Comments Off

Scouts from the Town’s of Huntington and Smithtown will take part in the Suffolk County Council’s annual Good Turn, Scouting for Food, in the month of March. Armed with paper grocery bags donated by King Kullen Supermarkets, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers will participate in this annual effort to help replenish local food pantries.
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