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Local Cub Scouts Get Lesson on Government

December 19, 2014 1:26 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently visited Pack 66 at the Oakwood Primary Center to talk about the structure of our government and the importance of our rights and responsibilities as citizens. Lupinacci discussed the various levels of government and the role each plays in our day-to-day life with the students.
“I really enjoy going in and educating […]

Santa to Tour Dix Hills this Weekend

December 18, 2014 7:00 am Comments Off

Santa and his helpers from the Dix Hills Fire Department, with a fire engine and ambulance escort, will be traveling through Dix Hills this weekend spreading holiday cheer and giving out candy and treats to the children. Residents are welcome to flag down Santa and have a picture taken with him.
Weather permitting, Santa and his escorts will be visiting […]

Shoveling Snow Safety Tips

December 17, 2014 5:13 pm Comments Off

Safety Tips from HCFAS (Huntington Community First Aid Squad)
With Winter 2015 in full swing and memories of last year’s extremely inclement weather still a painful memory for many on Long Island, Huntington Community First Aid Squad reminds the community to be mindful of risks associated with snow shoveling. According to the American Heart Association, for […]

North Ridge Primary School has Cookie Swap.

December 16, 2014 8:38 am Comments Off

Story and Photo by Brenda Lentsch

The teachers and staff at North Ridge Primary School in Commack held their first annual cookie swap. They baked and shared a variety of cookies, but best of all, they filled more than 30 tins and delivered them to a local food pantry. According to the participants – it was […]

Pajama Theme Day a Huge Success!

December 16, 2014 6:32 am Comments Off

Story and Photos by Brenda Lentsch
If you happened to stop by Burr Intermediate School in Commack on December 12, you would have noticed the students and staff wearing unusual and extraordinary – pajamas! Burr’s Pajama Theme Day raised awareness and accepted donations of new pajamas for a very special group, Stony Brook Hospital’s Child Life […]

Men in Blue Protecting You – Crime Report December 1-5th

December 16, 2014 6:31 am Comments Off

Those In Blue Protecting You – 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 from police […]

Cold Spring Harbor Library to Host Lecture on Heritage Gardening

December 16, 2014 6:28 am Comments Off

Ken Greene, founder of the Hudson Valley Seed Library, will discuss New York’s gardening heritage on Monday, January 5, at 10:00 am at the Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center. Co-sponsored by the Three Harbors Garden Club, this program is free and open to the general public. Advance registration is recommended.
If every seed is […]

The Stork Delivers Twice for East Northport Fire Chief

December 15, 2014 3:59 pm Comments Off

Wayne Kaifler Jr., the newly elected Chief of the East Northport Fire Department, is the proud new dad of twin boys. The twin bundles of joy arrived a minute apart on the evening of December 3rd with dad seen holding Tyler John pictured on the left, and Wayne Conrad III on the right. Congratulations and Best Wishes […]

Armory Project Receives $1.5 Million State Grant

December 15, 2014 3:48 pm Comments Off

Funding will help in Town plans to transform building into community center for Huntington Station – By AJ Carter
The conversion of the former New York State Armory on East Fifth Street into the James D. Conte Community Center will move one step closer to reality, thanks to a $1.5 […]

LUPINACCI ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR JAMES D. CONTE COMMUNITY CENTER

December 15, 2014 3:42 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) recently announced that the Town of Huntington will receive allocated funds to renovate the former 1950s Armory into a recreation and community center. The building will be renamed the James D. Conte Community Center as a tribute to the former Assemblyman of Huntington who passed away two years ago.
“This […]