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Armed Burglar Escapes Police Dragnet Last Night

October 4, 2015 2:57 pm Comments Off

Social media last night went off the hook when people started reporting that the police helicopter and many police cars were scrambling around Lenox Road and Pulaski area of Huntington Station. People were reporting that the police helicopter was shining it’s flood light into their backyards. Some posted to lock your doors and stay inside […]

Four Huntington Town Firefighters Awarded for Bravery

October 4, 2015 11:42 am Comments Off

Four volunteer firefighters from Town of Huntington fire departments who went above and beyond the call of duty, were among those honored and presented with Medals of Valor at the Suffolk County Medal Day ceremony. The annual event was held on September 27 by the Suffolk County Fire Academy Vocational Education and Board at Farmingdale State College.
Assistant Chief […]

Huntington Station Man Escapes Arrest Captured One Hour Later

October 4, 2015 11:32 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested a man after attacking an officer and fleeing from police at a hospital in West Islip today
Suffolk County Police First Precinct officers arrested Alexander Thomas in North Amityville last night at approximately 7 p.m. for several charges, including Criminal Possession of a Loaded Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen […]

The Dix Hills Fire Department Open House event scheduled for Sunday, October 4th has been cancelled

October 2, 2015 3:45 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department Open House event scheduled for Sunday, October 4th has been cancelled due to the impending storm. The department is making preparations and members will be ready to handle any emergencies that may occur.

Letter from the Chief-Fire Prevention Open House Halesite Fire Department 10/4/15

October 2, 2015 3:40 pm Comments Off

Teens From Greenlawn and East Northport Arrested Causing $10,000 Damage to Northport Soccer Complex

October 2, 2015 3:26 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested four teens for damaging soccer fields in Northport earlier this month.
Following an investigation by Second Squad detectives, four people were arrested for driving a vehicle on soccer fields at the Northport Soccer Complex, located on Eaton’s Neck Road, sometime between September 11 at 9 p.m. and September 12 at 7 […]

Susan Berland Received Over $24,000 from Gary Melius for Favor of Votes States HS Resident

October 2, 2015 3:12 pm 1 Comment

A concerned resident sent a letter to TheHuntingtonian.com and it states that Susan Berland took contributions from Gary Melius for favoritism to vote for a zoning change in Melius’ favor. Mark Cuthbertson also received $23,500 and Frank Petrone received $27,000.
To lookup contributions in NYS here is the link: http://www.elections.ny.gov/ContributionSearchA.html
The letter is below for you to […]

Water Quality: Private Profits and Public Costs

October 1, 2015 7:07 am Comments Off

By Dan Gulizio
Elected officials, environmentalists, civics and development interests are all talking about water quality these days. That is a good thing. Fish kills, turtle die-offs, toxic algal blooms, bacteria-driven beach closures, contaminated shellfish beds and a rising tide of contaminants all reflect an ecosystem in crisis. State, county and local elected officials have all […]

Dix Hills FD Open House on Sunday, October 4

September 30, 2015 6:44 am Comments Off

Don’t miss this one! It’s free, so bring the entire family for an informative, fun-filled day! You’ll see firefighting and rescue demonstrations and safety exercises including stop, drop and roll, first aid and emergency treatment tips.
Residents will also learn about Dix Hills Fire Department safety and assistance programs including our Child Safety Car Seat program and […]

Fireplace Ignites House in Greenlawn

September 28, 2015 5:09 am Comments Off

Volunteers from the Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a house fire on Clay Court, Saturday night, September 26, at about 11:40 p.m. Firefighters found an active fire in the wall caused by the fireplace. The fire was quickly extinguished with damage confined to the walls around the fireplace. Approximately 30 Greenlawn firefighters responded with five […]