The Huntingtonian | Archive | News

Commack Man Arrested For Attempting To Provide Material Support To Terrorists

March 4, 2017 6:24 pm Comments Off

Defendant Attempted to Travel to Syria to Wage Violent Jihad

A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York charging Elvis Redzepagic 26 of Commack NY with attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and the al-Nusrah Front, which have […]

3 Arrested for Gang Assault In Huntington Village

March 4, 2017 1:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives arrested three people for gang assault on Febrary 28, 2017 around 1pm. The arrest took place in the Lowndes/Columbia Street area. The Jack Abrams Stem School went on lock down till end of school. The police communicated with school officials about the arrest, no students were in danger at […]

February 26 – March 4 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week

March 4, 2017 12:57 pm Comments Off

March 2017
February 26 – March 4 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week
It’s time to talk about it! According to the National Eating Disorder Association, eating disorders such as bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia are serious illnesses that involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding food, exercise, and body image. Contrary to common stereotypes, eating […]

Huntington Station Property Cited for 11 Code Violations

March 3, 2017 4:17 pm Comments Off

Search warrant, obtained in response to complaints, leads to charges
Huntington Station — Eleven summonses have been issued to the owner of a Huntington Station property, following execution of a search warrant obtained in response to complaints about illegal apartments and overcrowding at the address.
The summonses were issued this week to Splinters Realty LLC and the […]

Falls Prevention Classes Offer Mature Residents a Greater Chance to Stay Independent for Life

March 3, 2017 3:52 pm Comments Off

Commissioner of Health Services, Dr. James Tomarken invites mature residents to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life.
These programs are ‘Stepping On’, a CDC model program, comprises a […]

Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Commack

March 2, 2017 3:33 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a woman in Commack Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at approximately 2 p.m..
Gerald Weintraub was operating a 2003 Honda eastbound on Jericho Turnpike when he attempted to avoid striking an ambulance that was making a left turn into driveway before the intersection of Wiltshire […]

Two New Sculptures for Fair Meadow Park

March 1, 2017 11:20 am Comments Off

Fort Salonga sculptor David Haussler donates two works placed in Town park

Ferrous Equinous, the sculpture of a horse that has graced Fair Meadow Park since 2010, finally has some company.
Two works by Fort Salonga sculptor David Haussler – Fan Fare and Water Twist – were recently installed at the park, located at the intersection of […]

UPDATE Silver Alert – Jason Geier

March 1, 2017 11:00 am Comments Off

UPDATE JASON GEIER WAS LOCATED AND UNHARMED
Silver Alert – Jason Geier
Suffolk County Police have issued a silver alert for a missing Dix Hills teen who suffers from bipolar disorder, ADHD and depression.

Geier, 18, was last seen leaving his home on foot at 43 Arista Drive in Dix Hills on February 28 at approximately 3:40 a.m. […]

The Huntington Foundation’s Annual Gala On Thursday March 2nd 2017

February 28, 2017 3:34 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Foundation’s Annual Gala will simply be the event of the year! On Thursday March 2nd 2017, the Huntington Foundation for Excellence in Education is celebrating and honoring two very important people in our district and community and will undoubtedly be supported by hundreds from all over this incredible community and beyond!
This year’s District […]

“Photography Fights Cancer” Charity Event

February 28, 2017 1:56 pm Comments Off

“Photography Fights Cancer“
For the second year in a row, the Huntington Camera Club (HCC) is partnering with the Elwood Community Relay For Life Committee and the American Cancer Society to raise money to help bring an end to cancer through the sale of original fine art photographs donated by members of the HCC.
Last year’s auction raised over […]