The Huntingtonian | Archive | Police/Fire/EMS

New Police Commissioner Tim Sini Stated “Deal Drugs, Commit Acts of Violence SCPD Is Coming For You”

February 19, 2016 5:54 pm 1 Comment

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini today announced the results of search warrants executed at North Amityville homes this week that resulted in the arrests of 13 people while drugs, guns and cash were seized.
Officers and detectives from Firearms Suppression Team (FAST), Narcotics Section, Emergency Service Section and the Federal Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]

DIX HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS INSTALLATION CEREMONY

February 18, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Town Clerk Jo-Anne Raia and Coucilperson Susan Berland, were on hand February 7, 2016 to congratulate leaders of the Dix Hills Fire Department on their installment to serve in various leadership positions.
Three of the individuals installed on Sunday are new to board-level leadership positions in the department. Those include […]

Overwhelming Support from Community

February 17, 2016 7:22 pm Comments Off

Dear Friends, Family and Neighbors,
Thanks to the outpouring of generous donations from the community members like you, we have fulfilled this families’ needs. Thank you to anyone who donated anything; it’s just that easy to be a hometown hero to a family in need. I am proud to have such great neighbors!
Stay Safe!
Greg Colonna
Chief of […]

Cove Road Fire Battled by Halesite FD

February 16, 2016 6:53 pm 1 Comment

On the afternoon of Sunday February 14, 2016, Halesite Fire Department was called by 911 dispatcher with a report of a bedroom fire on Cove Road in Halesite. The fire was advanced and vented upon arrival, with fire extending to the front and back of the building and also to the second floor. While the […]

Huntington Station Man Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash

February 14, 2016 8:54 am Comments Off

On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at approximately 9:20 p.m., Matthew McKay was attempting to cross Main Street, west of Nassau Road in Huntington Village, when he was struck by an eastbound 2016 Volkswagen Jetta driven by Theresa Caperna.
McKay, 67, of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital with serious injuries. Caperna, 57, of Centerport, was not injured.
Suffolk […]

Melville Fire Department Mourns Loss of Ex-Captain Robert Earley, Sr.

February 13, 2016 1:28 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department recently mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Robert Earley, Sr., 88, a dedicated and well-respected member of the department for 53 years who passed away on January 29, 2016. In June of 1932 when Robert was four-years-old, his father William retired from the NYPD. The family moved to Montague, NJ, where he […]

New Police Commissioner Tim Sini Wants Blood Tomorrow

February 12, 2016 7:31 pm Comments Off

“I am encouraging all members of the department to take the time to donate blood. Blood banks are historically low at this time of year, and every donation is important and can save a life. This is indeed a meaningful way to honor Officer Ciano.” Police Commissioner Timothy Sini

88 Year Old Wheelchair Bound Woman Saved from Fire by SCPD Officer Funaro with Good Samaritan Joseph Cartelli

February 11, 2016 4:26 pm Comments Off

Second Precinct Police Officer Matthew Funaro responded to a 4:45 p.m. call of a house fire at 120 Old
Winkle Point Road in Eatons Neck. When Officer Funaro arrived, he observed flames and heavy smoke emanating from the second floor of the home. The officer entered through a sliding door and located the resident, Helen Morris, […]

Man Arrested for 2015 Burglary in Huntington Station

February 11, 2016 2:58 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a man on February 5th, 2016 at approximately 3:30pm for a burglary he committed at a residence in Huntington Station in October, 2015.

An unknown male unlawfully entered a residence in Huntington Station on October 3, 2015 at approximately 7:40 p.m. The man was discovered by a homeowner who was inside. A […]

Pedestrian Struck in Front of First Aid Squad

February 10, 2016 2:18 pm Comments Off

At approximately 3:45 PM on Febrary 2, 2016, the on-duty dispatcher at the Huntington Community First Aid Squad (HCFAS) noticed an agitated young man in front of their headquarters pointing to the intersection of Railroad Street and Lowndes Ave. Several HCFAS members were able to see a person lying motionless in the street. An ambulance […]