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February 26 – March 4 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week

March 4, 2017 12:57 pm Comments Off

March 2017
February 26 – March 4 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week
It’s time to talk about it! According to the National Eating Disorder Association, eating disorders such as bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia are serious illnesses that involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding food, exercise, and body image. Contrary to common stereotypes, eating […]

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

March 3, 2017 3:52 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.
These programs are ‘Stepping On’, a CDC model program, comprises a […]

Vanderbilt Plans School-Break Spring Workshops for Children

February 28, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

When schools close for vacation on April 10-14, 2017, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Education Department offers fun, creative workshops for pre-kindergarten children and those in grades K-4.

(Photo: Vanderbilt educator works with children on creative projects.)
Advance registration is required for all workshops. Please call (631) 854-5539 for more information and to register.
All workshops are held […]

Commissioner Sini and Chief Cameron Issue Statement Regarding Threats to Jewish Institutions

February 27, 2017 3:56 pm Comments Off

Joint statement from Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Cameron regarding threats to Jewish institutions:

“The Suffolk County Police Department is aware of the threats that have been made to Jewish institutions in the region and across the nation. We are closely monitoring the situation and in contact with our law […]

Suffolk County Invites Applications for Seasonal Parks Jobs

February 27, 2017 2:03 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation are pleased to announce that the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is now accepting applications for a variety of seasonal employment positions at beaches, parks, golf courses, and campgrounds for the 2017 season.

“Seasonal employment with the parks […]

Announcing the 3rd Annual Long Island Yarn Crawl

February 23, 2017 2:21 pm Comments Off

After two successful years, 9 yarn shops from Mattituck to Port Washington will be participating in the third annual Long Island Yarn Crawl on March 30th – April 2nd, 2017. Over the course of four days yarn crafters – knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners – are invited to participate in this self-guided tour of our […]

District Administrative Judge and Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency Secure Administrative Order to Address the Most Egregious Traffic Violators

February 22, 2017 5:52 pm Comments Off

Judge C. Randall Hinrichs, District Administrative Judge of Suffolk County, and the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency (SCTPVA) have worked collaboratively to develop an administrative order to address the most egregious traffic infraction violators.

“This will ensure that the most serious traffic cases are handled at the District Court level and that those defendants […]

Suffolk County Dept. of Health March 2017 Meeting Notices

February 20, 2017 4:39 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 […]

2017 “Get With The Programs” Huntington Arts Council

February 16, 2017 4:35 pm Comments Off

QUICK REGISTER ONLINE HERE!
What and when:
February 16, 7-9 pm – Looking for $$$
Are you sure you have looked under every rock for dollars for your organization? Therese Nielsen from Huntington Public Library will show us resources for finding funds.
Early registration: $10 members and DEC grant applicants/$15 non-members, $20 ‘at the door’

March 16, 7-9 pm – […]

LUPINACCI, RA HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE CALLING FOR EQUAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS SERVICING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

February 16, 2017 4:30 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref.-South Huntington) joined Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) for a joint press conference this morning as they advocated funding increases for Special Act schools and 853, 4201, 4410 preschool programs. Special Act schools and 853, 4201, 4410 preschool programs are classifications given by the New York […]