The Huntingtonian | Archive | Police/Fire/EMS

Shooting in Greenlawn – Brooklyn Ave

July 2, 2017 1:10 pm Comments Off

911 call to Suffolk county police last night July 1, 2017 at around 10pm was received and police call went out to patrols in the area as “GREENLAWN, NY (SUFFOLK) *SHOOTING* BROOKLYN AVE IAO LANTERN ST. PERSON SHOT IN SERIOUS COND. 2 PERPS FLED. REQ K9. RESCUE ON A RUSH”.
According to Assistant Commissioner Justin Meyers – “Suffolk […]

Out of Control, Reckless Drivers Arrest in Dix Hills

June 30, 2017 5:33 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested two men in Dix Hills following a pursuit on the Long Island Expressway early this morning June 30, 2017 at 2am.

Highway Patrol Bureau Sergeant Peter Clancy observed the operator of a 2016 Nissan Sentra driving erratically westbound on the Long Island Expressway near exit 62 at approximately 2 a.m. Sgt. […]

Halesite Fire Department Holds 116th Annual Installation of Officers 6/10/17

June 30, 2017 4:51 pm Comments Off

The Chiefs and Officers of the Halesite Fire Department were sworn in on Saturday June 10th, 2017.
Chief Greg Colonna, and his 1st and 2nd Assistant Chief’s James Magerle and Dominic Spada were sworn in, followed by their line and rescue officers. Rookie of the Year was awarded to Liam Dreusike and Nina Fleisig. Rescue […]

Huntington Fire Department Handles Head-on Crash on West Shore Road

June 28, 2017 6:25 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department was alerted to a two-car head-on collision with reports of victims trapped and an ejection in front of 71 West Shore Road on Monday, June 26, at 6:57 p.m. Huntington FD units were on scene within three minutes of the alarm, and found one victim in each car with no ejections. […]

SCPD Today Remind Residents of Consequences for Violating Social Host Law

June 28, 2017 5:37 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini held a press conference today June 28, 2017 at Police
Headquarters in Yaphank to remind the public that violating the Social Host Law will have real consequences.
Statistics show underage drinking increases when school is out in June and July. As a result, the Suffolk County Police Department will continue […]

Huntington Man Falls Off Ladder Transported to Stony Brook Trauma Center

June 28, 2017 5:12 pm Comments Off

HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY FIRST AID SQUAD (HCFAS) RESPONDS TO MALE WHO FELL 12 FEET.

At approximately 1:20 PM Wednesday June 28, 2017, the Huntington Community First Aid Squad received a call on Nevinwood Place for a male who fell about 12 feet from a ladder. Upon arrival HCFAS found a 71 year old male who suffered a […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council Installs Officers

June 25, 2017 12:24 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their officers at the annual installation meeting held at the Northport Fire Department. Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia administered the oath of office to the executive board.

Pictured from left, Ex-Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite FD, First Vice President; Ex-Chief John McDonough, Northport FD, President; Town Clerk Jo-Ann […]

Dix Hills Firefighters Honored for Service

June 25, 2017 11:56 am Comments Off

Three members of the Dix Hills Fire Department were recently recognized for their outstanding service at the department’s 70th Annual Installation Dinner. Suffolk Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner John Jordan presented Proclamations on behalf of County Executive Steve Bellone to Ex-Chiefs Steve Kamvakis, Phil Tepe, Jr., and Robert Fling. Chiefs Kamvakis and Tepe were both recognized […]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HONORS SCPD WITH NATIONAL OFFICER SAFETY AND WELLNESS AWARD

June 24, 2017 5:11 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) recently received the 2017 National Officers Safety Award presented by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and the US Department of Justice Valor Initiative for implementing programs which have significantly enhanced police officer safety. The department was selected from law enforcement agencies throughout the nation in recognition of its innovative programs […]

Boat Wake Video Underscores Boating Safety for July 4, 2017

June 22, 2017 12:55 pm Comments Off

Town will again implement speed restrictions before and after fireworks shows
The Town of Huntington has released a new video highlighting the danger of boat wakes, underscoring the need to practice safe boating during the weekend leading up to the July 4 holiday.

The four-minute video, narrated by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards, was produced in cooperation […]