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Local Law Makers Demand Cuomo Release School Budget Info

February 27, 2015 9:09 am Comments Off

At a press conference in Albany, Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) and educators from across the state, to demand that Gov. Cuomo release school aid budget information. Raia criticized Cuomo’s political tactics, explaining that holding this information hostage unnecessarily hurts the children and taxpayers of Long Island.
“Withholding school aid […]

HCFAS Trained Cub Scouts on Life-Saving Lessons

February 26, 2015 10:10 am Comments Off

At Trinity Regional School, Huntington Community First Aid Squad (HCFAS) Chairperson Kathy Castillo and committee members Laurie Hoffman, Israel Cortez, Rich Cortez and Carol Nucci trained 38 Cub Scouts and some of their siblings on the life-saving procedure.
Hands-Only CPR has proven a successful approach in empowering bystanders to give life-sustaining compressions prior to EMS arrival. […]

Artist Exhibit: Annie Shaver-Crandell, Views of Town and Country

February 26, 2015 6:28 am Comments Off

Huntington Public Library / Main Art Gallery, Add338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-427-5165
March 1-April 26, 2015; Artist Reception: Saturday, March 7; 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am – 9 pm; Sat 10 am – 6 pm; Sun 1 pm – 6 pm

Ms Shaver-Crandell is known for her exciting and varied palettes. The artist’s color sense […]

Upcoming events at the Cold Spring Harbor Library

February 25, 2015 10:09 am Comments Off

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE KNITTING
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8.
Morning session: 10:00-11:30 am
Evening session: 7:00-8:30 pm
Learn to knit, improve your technique, or get help with a current project. In-person registration must be accompanied by a $120 check payable to the Cold Spring Harbor Library. Students must bring their own yarn and needles to class.
Irish […]

Three Men Arrested for Burglarizing Multiple Cell Phone Stores

February 25, 2015 8:59 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested three men responsible for numerous cell phone store burglaries that occurred in Suffolk County in January and February 2015.
Detectives began investigating an identified county crime pattern of cell phone store burglaries. As part of the investigation police officers and detectives from numerous commands throughout Suffolk County were assigned to conduct […]

NOMINATE THE HERO IN YOUR LIFE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN !

February 24, 2015 9:18 am Comments Off

WHALING MUSEUM CELEBRATES NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY
In honor of National Superhero Day, The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor is celebrating with its own National Superhero Day Celebration. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor from 11am – 3pm. $10/child; $6/adults; $4/face painting. […]

Master Teachers at Commack

February 23, 2015 8:31 am Comments Off

Commack School District is proud is announce that four more of our teachers were accepted into the New York State Master Teachers Program. Please join us in congratulating Jeanette Collette, Justin King, Jeanne Suttie and Bobby Varughese on this accomplishment and honor.
As program participants, Master Teachers make a commitment to engage in professional development work […]

Signature Cares – Blood Drive at Huntington Headquarters

February 21, 2015 10:22 am Comments Off

Editor’s note: Please support this blood drive. The severe winter weather has left the blood supply dangerously low. We will be there and we hope you will join us.
#1 Real Estate Company in Huntington Answers County Executives Call for Blood Donations
Signature Premier Properties host blood drive at its Huntington Headquarters.
Signature Premier Properties is committed to […]

A Letter to the Editor by Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci – Where Is The Reform?

February 20, 2015 9:21 am Comments Off

Recently, a multitude of sexual harassment allegations, the arrest of the former state Assembly Speaker and other ethical transgressions have made national headlines, causing a dark cloud to be cast over the state Capitol. To start this year, the Assembly ground to a halt after the leader of our chamber was removed from power, and […]

Are You Interested In Becoming A Police Officer?

February 20, 2015 7:51 am Comments Off

On June 13, 2015, the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service is offering an entrance examination for the position of Police Officer. This exam is offered once every four years.
*** Last day to file your application is April 1st, 2015***
Information and on-line registration is available at: JOINSCPD.com
To assist efforts with attracting qualified candidates, the Police Department […]