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Two Boyd Students Honored by Government Officials

July 31, 2016 12:54 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to Elwood’s James H. Boyd Intermediate School fifth-graders Ava Mule and Joey O’Hara, recipients of two prestigious achievement awards presented by local government officials during the school awards ceremony.
Ava received the New York State Comptroller Achievement Award, presented by the office of Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to a deserving student who exhibits hard work and […]

Huntington Loaner Station Will Receive 48 Life Jackets From $5,000 Donation

July 31, 2016 12:47 pm Comments Off

Boating in Huntington just got a little safer thanks to a $5,000 donation from local Anheuser-Busch distributor Clare Rose to fund the Sea Tow Foundation’s 42 Life Jacket Loaner Stations at the locations across Long Island. Huntington’s life jacket loaner stations, are available in a few locations- one is located at Britannia Yachting Center on […]

Town of Huntington to Mark National Night Out August 2, 2016

July 31, 2016 12:40 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will join communities across the nation Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in marking the 34th annual National Night Out, the event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

Scheduled for Manor Field Park from 5 to 8 p.m., the event is a partnership […]

“STAY SUFFOLK” CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO EXPLORE LOCAL PARKS

July 31, 2016 12:30 pm Comments Off

“Stay Suffolk” – Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s new campaign aimed at encouraging Suffolk County residents to explore parks and enjoy activities close to home will not only help to keep tax dollars here in Suffolk County, but will help residents to realize what makes Long Island’s parks, beaches, golf courses and historic sites a […]

East Northport Fire Department Rescues Injured Bicyclist

July 31, 2016 12:18 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department responded to assist an injured bicyclist who struck a tree on Friday, July 29, 2016 at around 5:30 p.m. on the bike trails in Meadowlark Park off Middleville Road. The patient, a 10-year-old boy, was located about a mile into the woods by the ENFD Paramedic. Firefighters used an off-the-road Brush truck to reach the young boy, who […]

Suffolk County Issues Advisory against Bathing at 62 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall

July 29, 2016 10:34 am Comments Off

Due to the heavy rainfall on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 62 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.
The beaches covered by the advisory […]

Pokémon Wall Art by Ondaloose Design Studio

July 28, 2016 2:22 pm Comments Off

Locally owned, Ondaloose Design studio, is working on a mural for the most current trending topic, Pokémon! This mural will include all 151 first generation Pokémon. Pokémon Go has taken over social media lately, with almost every personal post and news stories having something to do with the new mobile game. While it’s clear the game has […]

Lightning Strike Sparks Greenlawn House Fire

July 27, 2016 6:06 pm Comments Off

The Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a house fire believed to be caused by a lightning strike during the thunderstorms on Monday, July 25, 2016 at about 4:30 p.m. on Rosemont Court.

Firefighters arrived to find an active fire in the attic with flames coming out of the roof. Greenlawn firefighters began an aggressive attack on […]

A Letter to the Editor From Chad A. Lupinacci On New York’s Ethics

July 27, 2016 5:04 pm Comments Off

Dear Editor,
Over the last few years, we have seen politicians at every level discuss corruption. Not surprisingly, according to a recent Quinnipiac poll, over 86% of New Yorkers believe that corruption is a serious issue in government. It is sad that such a large majority believe government is making life more difficult and working against […]

The Mill Pond Restaurant Burglarized

July 27, 2016 5:00 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who burglarized a Centerport restaurant earlier this year.

A man broke into The Mill Pond Restaurant, located at 437 East Main St., on March 3 between 1:30 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. A dozen bottles […]