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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash in Huntington Station

July 23, 2015 8:02 am Comments Off

On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, Carlos Veliz-Hernandez, 15, was walking on Jericho Turnpike, 30 feet west of Melville Road, when he attempted to cross the road and was struck by a 2008 BMW driven by Jeanne Erra, of Huntington Station, at 9:15 p.m.
Veliz-Hernandez, of Huntington Station, was transported via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony […]

Renowned Side-Guitarist and Accomplished Singer-songwriter To Perform in Huntington

July 22, 2015 4:06 pm Comments Off

With a familiar classic sound bellowing with originality yet reminiscent of so many soul, blues, and rock greats of our time, singer/songwriter/guitarist Mark Newman brings tones of familiarity yet originality in his new EP “Brussels”, out this past March on Danal Music. Having played with greats like John Oates (Hall and Oates), Jim McCarty (The […]

Men In Blue Protecting You- Crime Report July 2nd to July 15th 2015

July 22, 2015 2:02 pm Comments Off

Those In Blue Protecting You Huntington NY– Report Our intention in publishing crime stats is to provide the facts for our readers. Too often reality is overshadowed by perception. This is the reality as reported by the police. We include all the arrests and incidents for the specific time period and it is taken directly […]

Three Injured in Jericho Turnpike Crash

July 21, 2015 9:14 am Comments Off

Volunteers from the Huntington Manor Fire Department and Huntington Community First Aid Squad responded to a two-car accident on West Jericho Turnpike and Oakwood Road in Huntington Station on Monday, July 20, at about 3:30 p.m.
Huntington Manor firefighters were on the scene with an engine and a heavy rescue truck, under the command of Chief […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs Council Installs Officers

July 20, 2015 9:21 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their executive board at a ceremony held at the Northport Fire Department. Pictured from left, are Ex-Chief Gary Hontz, Eaton’s Neck Fire Department, Treasurer; Assistant Chief Chuck Brady, Huntington Manor Fire Department, Secretary; Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite Fire Department, Second Vice President; Ex-Chief John McDonough, Northport Fire Department, First […]

Man Shot in Huntington Station

July 19, 2015 6:48 am Comments Off

Second Precinct police officers responded to 66 11th Avenue after a 911 caller reported a shooting at 8:15 p.m. When officers arrived, they discovered Luis Hernandez lying in the street with a gunshot wound to his leg.
An investigation by Second Squad detectives revealed that Hernandez was shot by an unknown person while he was standing […]

Marissa Pastore Passed Away at 14 Years Old

July 18, 2015 11:12 am Comments Off

Marissa Pastore, Daughter of Captain Dominick Pastore and Firefighter Risa Pastore passed away at her home on July 17, 2015.
The Pastore Family received devastating news in April 2015 when they learned their 14 year-old child Marissa was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Marissa was immediately transferred to Cohen’s Children’s Hospital for treatment but sadly […]

Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in East Northport & South Huntington

July 18, 2015 8:13 am Comments Off

Residents urged to eliminate stagnant water near homes
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that more mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on July 8, 2015 from Lindenhurst (2), Nesconset (1), and East Northport (1). To date this year, seven mosquito samples […]

Island Harvest Food Bank Receives $20,000 Grant From Congra Foods Foundation To Help Give Kids A Hunger Free Summer

July 18, 2015 5:42 am Comments Off

Grant addresses increased risk of child hunger during summer months when fewer children have access to school feeding programs

Tens of thousands of children on Long Island face hunger. When schools are closed for summer, children have less access to nutritious meals as many rely on free or reduced school breakfasts and lunches. This is why […]

Greenlawn Firefighter Treated at Huntington Hospital After Battling House Fire

July 17, 2015 9:10 pm Comments Off

The Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a house fire on Ciro Street, Friday, July 17, 2015 at 11:47 a.m. Greenlawn Fire Chief Kurt Allen was first to arrive on the scene to a heavy smoke condition as flames broke through the roof of the two-story home.
Chief Allen geared up and entered the home to do […]