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Dix Hills Fire Department Responds to LIE Vehicle Fire

May 22, 2017 1:21 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed SUV fire on the Long Island Expressway, in the westbound lanes just west exit 52 Commack Road, on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at about 6:25 p.m. Three Dix Hills heavy rescue pumpers, an ambulance and paramedic unit responded, under the direction of Second Assistant Chief Joe Williamson. Firefighters quickly extinguished the […]

Friends of Eugene Cook Cordially Invite You to a “Cook Forward” Announcement Tomorrow!

May 20, 2017 1:41 pm Comments Off

Friends of Eugene Cook Cordially Invite You to a
“Cook Forward” Announcement

Councilman Cook

Sunday, May 21, 2017 From 12:00-4:00 PM
At
West Hills Day Camp
21 Sweet Hollow Road
Huntington, New York 11743

A wonderful barbecue will be served for the family

Special Guest Speakers:
NYS State Senator John Flanagan
NYS State Senator Carl Marcellino
NYS State Assemblyman Andrew Raia
NYS State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci

A minimum donation of $25 […]

Suffolk County Issues Shellfish Warning for James Creek, Mattituck

May 20, 2017 1:23 pm Comments Off

NYSDEC Temporarily Closes James Creek for the Harvest of Carnivorous Gastropods

Suffolk County Health Commissioner James Tomarken today issued a warning to residents and visitors to the north fork of Suffolk County to avoid harvesting and eating shellfish in James Creek in Mattituck, Town of Southold, until further notice.
This warning follows the New York State Department […]

Three Long Island High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships

May 19, 2017 12:50 pm Comments Off

Steamfitters Industry Scholarship Program has awarded over $1.5 million

Three college-bound teens from Long Island are being acknowledged for their academic excellence and community involvement. The Steamfitters Industry Scholarship Program has awarded $36,000 this year to six high school seniors.

The announcement took place at the 50th annual Steamfitters Industry Scholarship Reception at the New York […]

GARDENERS WANTED FOR GATEWAY ORGANIC GARDEN

May 18, 2017 11:40 am Comments Off

Join the community of gardeners at Gateway Park Community Garden, corner of Lowndes & NY Avenues! Grow food organically for your family in a free, raised garden bed, 5×20 feet. (Donations gratefully accepted.) Water, tools and advice all available. No experience necessary. Gather at social events like a Summer Solstice Party, donate some of your […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Rescues Driver from Trees in Northern State Crash

May 18, 2017 11:33 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a crash on the Northern State Parkway, eastbound between the Deer Park Avenue and Commack Road exits, just after 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Dix Hills firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to remove the driver who was trapped after the car struck a tree. Firefighters removed the […]

Ozone Health Advisory For Thursday, May 18, 2017

May 18, 2017 11:07 am Comments Off

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that young children, the elderly, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, limit strenuous outdoor activity. Ozone […]

Two Men Shot in Huntington Station

May 17, 2017 12:19 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that injured two men in Huntington Station early this morning.
Two men were standing at East 11th Street and Grand Place at approximately 1:15 a.m. Wednesday May 17, 2017 when they were approached by a group of males who shot them.
The victims, 25 and 20, were […]

Bench Dedicated at Huntington Station Park

May 16, 2017 4:25 pm Comments Off

50 years later, relatives and friends remember two 10-year-old boys who drowned in sump adjacent to Alfred Walker Park
Huntington Station – Family and friends gathered May 13 at the Town of Huntington’s Alfred Walker Park to dedicate a bench in memory of two 10-year-old boys who died exactly 50 years before when they […]

Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department Rescues Crash Victim on 25a

May 16, 2017 4:03 pm Comments Off

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department responded to motor vehicle accident on Main Street near Turkey Lane, in front of the Whaling Museum, on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. Firefighters arrived to a three-vehicle crash with an SUV overturned on its side and a victim trapped inside. Cold Spring Harbor firefighters stabilized the vehicle and […]