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Dix Hills Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint

January 7, 2013 8:26 am Comments Off

On December 31, at 8:42 p.m., two individuals entered the Sunoco, located at 765 Deer Park Avenue in Dix Hills. They were described as black males. They displayed handguns and stole cash and cigarettes. They fled on foot on New Jersey Street. One man was wearing a brown jacket with yellow stitching, possibly an Ed […]

Commack Fire Department Installs New Chiefs

January 6, 2013 7:28 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department recently installed their new Chief Officers at their 107th Annual Inspection and Installation ceremony. Pictured from left, are Chief of Department Peter Paccione, First Assistant Chief Andrew Babajko, Second Assistant Chief Richard Myers, and Third Assistant Chief Paul Carnevale. The 142 volunteer firefighters of the Commack Fire Department answered 1,550 alarms […]

Greater Huntington Civic Group Files Appeal To Stop Avalon Bay Housing Development

January 6, 2013 1:34 pm Comments Off

Greater Huntington Civic Group President Steven Spucces announced today that an appeal has been filed in the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court in a bid to overturn a judge’s November 19, 2012 decision to deny the merits of the Group’s original lawsuit. The suit is aimed at stopping Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. from […]

Huntington Foundation Counts Down to Annual Gala

January 6, 2013 9:13 am Comments Off

The Huntington Foundation for Excellence in Education’s 20th annual Reach for the Stars gala is set for Friday, January 18 at the elegant Woodlands estate on Southwoods Road in Woodbury. Proceeds from the event will fund the organization’s efforts to enhance education, the arts and athletics in the Huntington School District.
The Huntington Foundation for Excellence […]

Stimson Blood Drive

January 6, 2013 7:16 am Comments Off

South Huntington staff and residents are encouraged to participate in Stimson’s blood drive.

The Northport Symphony Orchestra Free Concert

January 5, 2013 8:28 am Comments Off

Winter Concert – January 11, 2013 with special guest David Bouchier, essayist and WSHU host

Opportunity To Participate in On-Line Parking Survey

January 4, 2013 4:21 pm Comments Off

A deadline is fast approaching for people to participate in an on-line survey on parking in Huntington Village, a key component of a study aimed at identifying the most effective and cost appropriate solutions to common and nagging parking issues in the village.

Art Show At RIPE Art Gallery

January 4, 2013 8:36 am Comments Off

Ripe Art Gallery is pleased to present self taught painter Jim Kogel. A Centerport resident, Kogel works with Renaissance images of women painted on pages from the New York Times mounted onto canvas. This most recent series features traditional renaissance Madonnas, as well as vintage images of famous ballerinas. Kogel became interested in painting in […]

Deadline Extension To Apply For the STEP Program

January 4, 2013 8:23 am Comments Off

The deadline to apply for the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program has been extended to January 18, 2013 for Suffolk County residents.
The FEMA Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program assists in performing temporary repairs to restore power, heat and hot water to primary residences. STEP is intended to help residents to shelter […]

Folk Music Society of Huntington Hosts Its Annual Members Showcase Concert, Jan. 5

January 3, 2013 11:00 am Comments Off

Kicking off the new year, the Folk Music Society of Huntington will showcase some of its musically-inclined members in a special concert set for Saturday, January 5, at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive (off Route 25A), Centerport.