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Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

August 26, 2015 5:59 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 […]

“KISS CANCER GOOD-BYE” WALK – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

August 25, 2015 2:26 pm Comments Off

Gellerman Orthodontics invites families and local businesses to sign up for the fourth annual Kiss Cancer Good-Bye walk on Saturday, September 12 at Heckscher Park in Huntington, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Kiss Cancer Good-Bye will feature several group walks around Heckscher Pond, activities for kids with a focus on healthy living and performances […]

Three Hurt in Huntington Station Crash

August 25, 2015 12:39 pm Comments Off

Huntington Community First Aid Squad Transports Victims to Huntington Hospital
Three women were hurt in a 2 car motor vehicle accident at New York Ave and Deepdale Drive in Huntington Station Friday. The 38 year old driver of a 2015 SUV was southbound on New York Ave when she was in collision with a Toyota driven […]

Town Officials Invite Reporters Onto School District Property Without Knowledge or Consent of HUFSD Officials

August 24, 2015 8:17 am Comments Off

On August 10, 2015, Town Hall officials took it upon themselves to create a photo op on the grounds of the HUFSD. They did not bother to clear it with Huntington School District officials. Superintendent Jim Polansky became aware of it when school district employees informed him that there were media crews talking to kids […]

Greenlawn Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash

August 22, 2015 11:46 am Comments Off

On Friday, August 21, 2015 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Joseph Alyward, 44, of Greenlawn was operating a 2012 Harley Davidson Legend east on Little Plains Road, when he apparently lost control of the bike near Hillock Court in Elwood. Alyward was wearing a helmet when his head struck the curb. He was transported to Stony Brook […]

Ten People Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint in Huntington Station

August 22, 2015 7:40 am Comments Off

On Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11:08 p.m. to Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 3:00 a.m., the Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol Bureau arrested 10 people during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in the Huntington Station area, including one person with a seven-month old child in his vehicle.
Police officers from the Suffolk County Highway Patrol Bureau conducted […]

Honorees Chosen for 6th Annual Huntington Awareness Day Parade

August 21, 2015 6:40 pm Comments Off

The longtime commander of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Second Precinct will be the grand marshal and
honors will be bestowed on a police officer wounded in the line of duty, a 101-year-old wartime aircraft worker, a volunteer chaplain at the VA medical center and two families with longtime contributions to the community as the Sixth […]

State and Town of Huntington at Odds on Rest Stop LIE exit 51 Dix Hills

August 21, 2015 6:28 pm Comments Off

CBSRadio 880 says “there is a fight brewing over proposed rest stop being constructed off the LIE in Dix Hills”
Newsday stated that the state “Plans to build a 9000 sq ft facility with 200 parking spots.”
According to sources town officials did not know about this until Dix Hills residents called the town because
of all the […]

LITTLE SHELTER’S 18TH ANNUAL PET – A – PALOOZA A GREAT SUCCESS

August 20, 2015 9:42 am Comments Off

Photo below: Winner of the Swimsuit Competition is striking in her Beach Attire

On Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, Little Shelter celebrated its 18th annual Pet A Palooza.
Both old and new friends of Little Shelter took part in the festivities and many brought their adopted Little Shelter pets along! The weekend included lots of […]

95th Anniversary of the Existence of the League Celebration

August 19, 2015 8:01 am Comments Off

On Thursday August 6, 2015 the League of Women Voters of Huntington held a Tea to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the existence of the league. Members and guests gathered in the colorful, lush garden of Diane Slavin’s home for tea, sandwiches, and conversation.
State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci joined State Assemblyman Andrew Raia in presenting the […]