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Dix Hills Fire Department Assists Pedestrian Struck by Car

February 16, 2018 5:11 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad Detectives are investigating a motor vehicle
crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old male in Dix Hills.

Caitlyn Kennedy was driving a 2007 Ford sedan eastbound on Wolf Hill Road, at the
intersection of Caledonia Road, in Dix Hills, when her vehicle struck a pedestrian
who was on Wolf Hill Road at 9:45 p.m. on […]

Board Approves Sweet Hollow Park Sculpture Design

February 14, 2018 5:20 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its February 6, 2018 meeting, approved a committee’s recommendation for the design of a sculpture to be located at Sweet Hollow Park in Melville and authorized the artist to create and install it.

The welded aluminum sculpture, entitled “Community,” incorporates several symbolic elements, including a […]

All-Long Island Girls Soccer Team Member Signs National Letter of Intent

February 13, 2018 5:56 pm Comments Off

All-Long Island athlete commits to Fairfield University

A special ceremony was held for Elwood John-H. Glenn senior Stephanie Tsangaris on Feb. 7, 2018. In front of family, coaches, and Elwood administration, Stephanie signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) for Fairfield University, where she will be attending and playing soccer in the fall.
Stephanie has scored […]

Huntington’s 31st Annual Black History Month Program Will Highlight Contributions by Women of Color

February 13, 2018 5:44 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will mark its 31st annual Black History Month celebration February 15, 2018 by focusing on achievements and contributions women of color have made to scientific research, social service agencies, government and business.
The program will give special recognition to Huntington resident Margaret Breland, who spent nearly two decades as the director of the […]

District Attorney Sini Announces Major Gang Initiative

February 12, 2018 12:35 pm Comments Off

LAUNCH OF NEW GANG UNIT &
INCREASED COLLABORATION BETWEEN REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

New Gang Unit Comprises Team of Attorneys and Investigators Dedicated to Prosecuting
All Crimes Committed by Gang Members in Suffolk County

Unit Will Employ Multipronged Strategy with Focus on Collaboration between Local,
State and Federal Law Enforcement Partners to Target and Eradicate Violent Street
Gangs like MS-13
Suffolk County District […]

Hard Luck Café Concert at Cinema Arts Centre Features LI-Based Artists Ray Lambiase and Bill Lauter

February 12, 2018 12:28 pm Comments Off

Long Island-based singer-songwriter Ray Lambiase and song stylist BillLauter share
the bill duringthe monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre (423
ParkAvenue, Huntington) on Thursday, February 15. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the
Cinema’s Sky Roomwill be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10
forCinema Arts Centre and Folk Music Society […]

Supervisor Lupinacci, Councilwomen Cergol Attend Northport Chamber Brunch

February 10, 2018 3:17 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci and Councilwoman Joan Cergol joined with other public officials in attending the Northport Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday brunch, held at the Northport Yacht Club January 28.

The Chamber holds the event to ring in the New Year with their board and elected officials. In addition to Supervisor Lupinacci and Councilwoman […]

Northport Track Team Suffolk County Champs

February 10, 2018 3:08 pm Comments Off

Northport High School’s boys winter track and field team defeated Brentwood High School on February 5, 2018, making them this season’s Suffolk County champions.
Team members Isaiah Claiborne, Elijah Claiborne, and Dan O’Connor contributed to this victory with high placements in the 1000, 1600 and 1200 meter runs.
“It was a great team victory, anchored by the […]

Huntington Station Man Arrested for Stalking 13-year-old Female

February 10, 2018 2:59 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested a Huntington Station man for stalking a teen while she was walking to her bus stop for more than a month.
Celso Garcia Mendez approached a 13-year-old female and handed her a note as she was walking to her bus stop on Sixth Avenue in Huntington Station on February 8, 2018 […]

Town Of Huntington Cat Shelter Now Under New Management

February 7, 2018 4:52 pm Comments Off

As of January this year 2018, Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center is bringing a new direction for the Town of Huntington Cat Shelter. After being awarded the contract to manage the cat shelter, a huge undertaking began to transform the building. Little Shelter’s amazing sponsors donated and installed new counter tops, desks and […]