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East Northport Fire Department Open House on Friday, October 9

October 8, 2015 8:58 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department will be holding their annual Open House on Friday, October 9, from 7pm-8:30pm at fire headquarters located at One Ninth Avenue at Larkfield Road in East Northport. Members of the department will be educating the public on many topics including Fire Prevention and Safety, Emergency Medical Service operations, Jaws of Life Demonstration, Hands […]

Commack Middle School Teacher Competes in All 50 States

October 8, 2015 6:12 am Comments Off

Commack Middle School Social Studies teacher, Chris Boundy, will complete his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states in October. State #50, his 70th marathon, is the Hartford Marathon in Connecticut on Saturday, October 10.
“When I started the 50-states goal in 2011, I wanted to make it more than just a personal accomplishment. […]

Suffolk Officials to Implement Pilot Program to Combat Opioid and Heroin Abuse

October 8, 2015 5:55 am Comments Off

County Executive Bellone was joined by Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco, Assistant Deputy County Executive Tim Sini and treatment providers to announce a new pilot program as part of the County’s multi-pronged approach to addressing heroin and opiate use and abuse. In 2014, there were more than 250 opioid related deaths in Suffolk County and […]

Walt Whitman Homecoming Message

October 7, 2015 2:27 pm Comments Off

Below please find a new communication tool that South Huntington Schools introduced today.
Watch this video on YouTube.

Huntington Fire Department Open House on Friday, October 9

October 7, 2015 1:53 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department is inviting residents to their annual Open House on Friday, October 9, from 7pm-9pm at the firehouse on 1 Leverich Place between New York Avenue and Wall Street. There will be many events and demonstrations as well as fire prevention and safety information given by Huntington’s volunteer firefighters. Children will be able to practice getting out of their […]

17-Year-Old Dies in Motor Vehicle Crash

October 7, 2015 6:56 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a 17-year-old on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Anil John was apparently pulled off the roadway of Crooked Hill Road in Brentwood after having been involved in a minor motor vehicle crash where the other vehicle left the scene. John exited […]

Three New Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Suffolk County

October 6, 2015 12:35 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken reported today three new human cases of West Nile virus in Suffolk County.
One new case, an adult male under 55 years of age who resides in the Town of Islip, began experiencing symptoms consistent with West Nile virus on August 24, 2015. He visited his healthcare professional, […]

Huntington Matters 1st Anniversary Memorial Vigil, October 6

October 6, 2015 5:25 am Comments Off

One year ago this month, the Huntington community came together at the “Maggie Matters March” in outrage, grief and frustration following the murder of one of our children, 18 year old Maggie Rosales. Maggie’s murder marked the fourth in just over a year in the Huntington Station community.
PLEASE JOIN US, the family and friends of […]

Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

October 6, 2015 5:21 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.
“We are promoting good health to all residents in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Bellone. “For those who are addicted to tobacco or nicotine […]

Greenlawn FD Dedicates Ambulance to Hans Weiss

October 5, 2015 5:35 am Comments Off

The Greenlawn Fire Department recently dedicated their new ambulance to Hans Weiss, a dedicated volunteer firefighter who proudly served the Greenlawn community for over 57 years. Hans passed away last May at the age of 88, and was well respected for his dedication and service.
Hans was a Charter Member of the Greenlawn Rescue Squad in 1961, […]