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Northport Fire Department Battles Blaze at Harbour Point Condos

July 31, 2017 8:07 pm Comments Off

The Northport Fire Department responded to a blaze in the Pool House at the Harbour Point at Northport condominium development on Saturday afternoon, July 29, 2017 at about 12:40 p.m. The structure was fully involved in fire upon the arrival of Northport firefighters, who quickly attacked the blaze and stopped it from spreading to the […]

Melville FD Mourns the Loss of Ex-Chief Fred R. Harrison, 88

July 31, 2017 7:56 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department mourns the loss of Ex-Chief and Past Commissioner Fred R. Harrison, 88, who answered his last alarm on July 21, 2017. Over the past 58 years, Harrison served the Melville Fire Department as a firefighter, Chief and Commissioner. Harrison has a long history with the fire service dating back to 1947 when he […]

Huntington, Suffolk To Implement Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategy

July 30, 2017 4:22 pm Comments Off

Huntington Town and top Suffolk County officials will implement a comprehensive strategy focused on attacking gangs and reducing violent crime in the Town.
The commitment to devising a multi-pronged, multi-agency approach followed a meeting at Huntington Town Hall called by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards that included Supervisor Frank P. Petrone, County Executive Steve Bellone, Police Commissioner Tim […]

SCPD And Homeland Security Targets Four Huntington Station Bars – Six Arrested, One In Custody For Deportation Again

July 29, 2017 2:31 pm 1 Comment

Suffolk County Police and Firearm Suppression Team (FAST), Town of Huntington Fire Marshall and NYS Liquor Authority Inspectors, in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, arrested six people last night July 29, 2017 at 1:15am in the Huntington Station area.
Police officers from the Suffolk County Second Precinct and Firearm Suppression Team (FAST), Town […]

New York State Taxation Department Seizes Your Diner

July 27, 2017 6:58 pm Comments Off

The Golden Dolphin restaurant was seized by NYS Tax and Fiance Department for non payment of taxes. Social media was a buzz today about this as well as other news outlets. One Media Source stated “The Golden Dolphin Diner in Huntington owed more than $163,000 in state taxes when it was seized this week, officials […]

Four New Suffolk County Beaches Closed

July 26, 2017 7:27 pm Comments Off

Knollwood Beach Association Beach, Fleets Cove Beach, Huntington Beach Community Association Beach, and Valley Grove Beach are all closed.
Amityville Village Beach, Tanner Park Beach, Venetian Shores Beach. Copiague Harbor POA, West Islip Beach and Lake Ronkonkoma remain closed.

The following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable […]

Tragic Accident Takes Twins Lives In Melville Pool

July 26, 2017 2:10 pm Comments Off

A Melville Mother woke this morning and saw one of her children floating in the families pool. She called 911 and the rescue personal were on the scene in 2 minutes.
The following statement comes from SCPD: “Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the drowning deaths of 3-year-old male twins that occurred in their backyard […]

RAIA WELCOMES SUPPORT IN COMBATING LOCAL GANGS FROM WHITE HOUSE

July 26, 2017 1:42 pm Comments Off

On Friday, July 28, 2017 President Trump will speak at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood and see first-hand the effects MS-13 gang violence has had on the Islip hamlet. In the wake of gang violence that has taken place in the 12th Assembly District over the last year, President Trump plans to show his […]

Huntington Town Fire Chiefs Present Scholarships

July 25, 2017 1:48 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs Council recently presented their annual Scholarship Awards to students affiliated with the town fire and rescue services. Chiefs Council President John McDonough presented the scholarships to Alyssa Feld of Dix Hills, Alexandria Strievski of East Northport, Alexandria Boronow of Eaton’s Neck, Ryan Tschirhart of Eaton’s Neck, Douglas Knoph of Centerport, Molly Cross […]

Town Of Huntington’s Budget Presentation Receives National Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

July 24, 2017 12:13 pm Comments Off

For the sixth consecutive year, Huntington’s budget presentation has won recognition from the national organization representing government finance professionals.

The Government Finance Officers Association recently notified the Town that it met the criteria for a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2017 Town budget. The award followed a review by a panel drawn from […]