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Boat Strikes Rock By East of Eaton’s Neck Lighthouse-Five People Rescued

September 10, 2017 3:14 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau Officers rescued five men after their boat struck a rock and began taking on water in the Long Island Sound last night Saturday September 9, 2017.
Francisco Aguilar and four friends were on a fishing trip in a 20-foot Pro Line runabout when the boat struck a submerged rock, damaging the […]

South Huntington Man Partially Severs Hand in Saw Accident

September 10, 2017 3:05 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Huntington Manor Fire Department and Suffolk Police teamed up to assist a 40-year-man whose hand was partially severed while operating a power saw on Saturday morning, September 9, 2017, at about 9:45 a.m., at a home on Floral Avenue in South Huntington.
The victim was using the miniature circular saw to trim a […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR -Primary Vote

September 9, 2017 5:16 pm Comments Off

Important Primary Day

This year, the registered Democrats in the Town of Huntington have an important choice to make as to who we would put forth to the general election in November, to run for Supervisor of our Town. Both Tracey Edwards and Darryl St. George are requesting our support going forward. In the past several […]

Striving To Thrive In The Northport-East Northport School District

September 8, 2017 8:09 am Comments Off

The Northport-East Northport School District held its annual Superintendent’s Conference Day on Sept. 1 at Northport High School, where Superintendent of Schools Robert Banzer kicked off the morning with a warm welcome to all staff.
“We’re excited to see what this year holds,” Banzer remarked, “and to see what new avenues we can take to reach […]

Welcome Back To Harborfields Students

September 8, 2017 7:00 am Comments Off

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 the Harborfields Central School District welcomed students back for the 2017-18 school year. At Harborfields High School and Oldfield Middle School, students connected with old friends, set up their lockersand compared schedules with classmates.
At Thomas J. Lahey Intermediate school, students were excited to be back,and to participate in first day […]

First Day Back For Elwood Students

September 8, 2017 6:54 am Comments Off

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 the Elwood Union Free School District started the 2017-18 school year. Students were all smiles getting off the buses, greeting new teachers and both old and new friends.
At James H. Boyd Intermediate School, students unpacked their school supplies into their desks and got acclimated with their classmates through “getting to […]

FLU VACCINATIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT STOP & SHOP PHARMACIES

September 7, 2017 8:44 am Comments Off

Immunizations available for adults; no cost with most insurance plans

To help customers stay healthy this flu season, vaccinations are now available at all Stop & Shop in-store pharmacies. Flu vaccinations are administered by Stop & Shop’s in-store pharmacists, with no appointment needed.
“We’re glad to make it even easier for our customers to protect themselves this […]

Bicyclist Critically Injured – Route 110 and Broadway, Huntington Station

September 7, 2017 8:32 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that critically injured a bicyclist in Huntington Station.
Naeem Iqbal was driving a 2007 Honda Accord westbound on Broadway and crossing Route 110 when he struck a bicyclist that was riding in the center of southbound Route 110 at approximately 7:55 p.m.
The bicyclist, Miguel […]

Huntington To Rename Park for Fallen Firefighter

September 6, 2017 9:14 pm Comments Off

Eight years to the day he died, a ceremony will be held to rename Depot Road Park after Richard Wm. Holst, honorary chief and longtime chaplain of the Huntington Manor Fire Department.
On Sept. 9, 2009, Richard Holst, 60, saw smoke coming from a bagel shop in a shopping center near where he lived. Mr. Holst […]

High School Swimmers Making Waves to Fight Cancer

September 6, 2017 8:54 pm Comments Off

The Harborfields and Smithtown varsity girls swim teams came together on Wednesday August 30. 2017 at the Centerport Yacht Club for a mile long pool swim to raise money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through the Swim Across America organization. Harborfields has participated for the past 3 years and was happy to […]