The Huntingtonian | Archive | Police/Fire/EMS

Dedication of Halesite’s New September 11th Memorial

September 8, 2015 1:17 pm Comments Off

Dear Members, Neighbors and Friends,
As many of you may know, the Halesite Fire Department recently added a September 11th Memorial to the landscape adjacent to our building. New Halesite Firefighter–Peter C. Magerle–took on the project as part of his successful effort to become an Eagle Scout.
Given the impact of September 11, 2001 on our community, […]

Three Children from Huntington Station in a Canoe Rescued on Long Island Sound

September 8, 2015 5:41 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued three children in a canoe from the Long Island Sound on Monday September 7, 2015 at 6:43 PM.
Davin Miles, 12, his brother Kenyon Miles, 10, and their friend Chris Gurr, 12, all of Huntington Station, launched their canoe from Crab Meadow Beach in Northport to go fishing in […]

Woman Stole Package In Front of Huntington Apartment – Video

September 7, 2015 9:21 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who stole a package that was in front of a Huntington apartment in July.
A woman stole items from a package that had been delivered to an apartment on Stewart Avenue on […]

East Northport Fire Department Hosts 9/11 Memorial Service

September 7, 2015 8:35 am Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department will be hosting their 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Service on Friday, September 11, 2015, at Fire Headquarters located on Larkfield Road and Ninth Avenue. The East Northport Fire Department has vowed to “Never Forget” that tragic day, and invites the community to join with them to remember those innocent lives […]

Motorcycle Crash and Fire on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station

September 5, 2015 4:10 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department, Suffolk Police and Huntington Community First Aid Squad (HCFAS) responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and car on East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, Saturday, September 5, at around 11 a.m.
The motorcycle burst into flames following the crash and was extinguished by Huntington Manor firefighters. The motorcyclist suffered severe […]

Crackdown on BWI and DWI During Labor Day Weekend says SCPD

September 4, 2015 2:10 pm Comments Off

Increased patrols to combat drinking while operating motor vehicles and vessels
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber has announced a compre
hensive boating and driving while intoxicated crackdown plan to help keep residents safe during Labor Day weekend.
Suffolk County Police will be patrolling for DWI and BWI offenders on Suffolk roads and waterways. The enforcement effort will […]

Hunting Allowed in “1C” Suffolk County – Town to Change Weapons Law Not Hunting Law

September 4, 2015 10:37 am Comments Off

Social media and other media outlets who are covering this story about “allowing” deer hunting in Huntington have the issue wrong according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC ) and the current laws. Many residents from Asharoken and Eaton’s Neck packed Huntington Town Hall at the August board meeting over the concern about […]

Centerport Fire Dept Softball Champs

September 3, 2015 12:12 pm Comments Off

Centerport FD Takes First Place in Huntington Firemen’s Softball League
The Centerport Fire Department Softball Team captured the Huntington Town Firemen’s Softball League Championship, having finished the season with an outstanding record of 21-3. Team members pictured, kneeling from left are: Mike Gunther, Kyle McLaughlin, Tom Boyd, Brian Ciafardoni, Nick Malico and Brianna Simpson. Standing: A.J. […]

Boat Safety Measures for 2015 Lighthouse Music Fest Implemented

September 1, 2015 11:20 am Comments Off

5 mph speed limit, increased patrols in area around September 5 Lighthouse Music Fest event.
Huntington will again impose measures aimed at ensuring that boaters wanting to attend the Huntington Lighthouse’s annual Music Fest September 5 can enjoy the event and leave safely.
The Town will again impose a 5 mph speed limit within half a […]

Officers Rescue Entangled Bird in Northport

August 30, 2015 3:35 pm Comments Off

On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at approximately 11:15 a.m. Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued a bird that was entangled in string on an offshore fuel platform.
Marine Bureau Officers Charles Marchiselli and Michael O’Leary were aboard Marine Bravo when they observed a bird tangled in string along the railing of the National Grid Northport Platform, located […]