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County Executive Welcomes Return of Terry Bisogno as Suffolk Marathon Announcer

June 25, 2017 12:04 pm Comments Off

Popular Racing Figure Back for 3rd Annual Event

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone welcomed race announcer Terry Bisogno to the Catholic Health Services third annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k and marathon relay to Support Our Veterans on Oct. 29, 2017.
“Anyone who has heard Terry announce a race knows what an amazing talent he is,” […]

Dix Hills Firefighters Honored for Service

June 25, 2017 11:56 am Comments Off

Three members of the Dix Hills Fire Department were recently recognized for their outstanding service at the department’s 70th Annual Installation Dinner. Suffolk Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner John Jordan presented Proclamations on behalf of County Executive Steve Bellone to Ex-Chiefs Steve Kamvakis, Phil Tepe, Jr., and Robert Fling. Chiefs Kamvakis and Tepe were both recognized […]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HONORS SCPD WITH NATIONAL OFFICER SAFETY AND WELLNESS AWARD

June 24, 2017 5:11 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) recently received the 2017 National Officers Safety Award presented by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and the US Department of Justice Valor Initiative for implementing programs which have significantly enhanced police officer safety. The department was selected from law enforcement agencies throughout the nation in recognition of its innovative programs […]

THE 2nd ANNUAL Lenney Peters Junior Golf Tournament June 28, 2017

June 24, 2017 5:02 pm Comments Off

Dear Resident,
Registration is still open for the Town of Huntington’s 2017 Lenney Peters Junior Golf Tournament scheduled for this coming Wednesday, June 28 [Rain Date: June 29] at the Crab Meadow Golf Course in Northport.
For decades, the Town of Huntington sponsored the Lenney Peters Junior Golf Tournament at the Crab Meadow Golf Course to promote […]

Health Officials Issue Advisory against Bathing at 64 Beaches One More Time

June 24, 2017 4:47 pm Comments Off

Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred today, June 24, 2017, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that bacteria in excess of New York State standards will impact these areas.

The beaches covered by the advisory are located in […]

Huntington Residents are Picked to Receive Advanced Water Treatment System

June 23, 2017 3:11 pm Comments Off

Huntington Residents are Picked to Receive Advanced Water Treatment System as Part of County’s Program to Combat Nitrogen Pollution

Huntington Bay, NY – As part of an ongoing County-wide effort to improve our water quality, Lydia and John Von Barta were selected at random to receive the free system in the second phase of the […]

Two Roads Diverged in a Wood Invitational Gallery Show

June 23, 2017 1:03 pm Comments Off

Huntington Arts Council, Main Street Gallery is proud to present the next of our Invitational Gallery Shows “Two Roads Diverged in a Wood”. This show features the work of Kenneth Ng, Howard Pohl and Joan Weiss. The Opening Reception is Friday, June 23, 2017 from 6-8pm and the exhibit will be on display through July 15 at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, […]

COUNCILMAN COOK REQUESTS YOUR INPUT ON TERM LIMITS

June 22, 2017 1:11 pm Comments Off

Councilman Eugene Cook is requesting all Huntington residents and business owners to let him know their thoughts on term limits for the elected officials in the Town of Huntington. He is currently drafting legislation to schedule a public hearing for term limits and needs to know your thoughts on what you want for the Town […]

Boat Wake Video Underscores Boating Safety for July 4, 2017

June 22, 2017 12:55 pm Comments Off

Town will again implement speed restrictions before and after fireworks shows
The Town of Huntington has released a new video highlighting the danger of boat wakes, underscoring the need to practice safe boating during the weekend leading up to the July 4 holiday.

The four-minute video, narrated by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards, was produced in cooperation […]

Elementary Students Learn to “Be Pool Smart”

June 21, 2017 5:10 pm Comments Off

Max Orza, a first grade student at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields District, was recently recognized by Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. as the winner of the annual “Be Pool Smart” poster contest in the 18th Legislative District.

“Max is helping us do something really meaningful by raising awareness about water safety and the […]