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Fundraiser Set July 21 for Man Paralyzed in Swimming Accident
Friends of a Huntington man paralyzed last year in a swimming accident are raising funds to help cover the cost of his care and rehabilitation. Dominic Cataldo, a class of 2017 graduate of Huntington High School, was swimming in the ocean off Montauk last August Read More ...
Beloved pilot who flew presidents to be honored at memorial service in St. James
Family and friends will hold a memorial service in St. James this week for a veteran United Airlines pilot who also flew former presidents and other influential people during his time with a private jet company. Charles Pollak died on Saturday after battling cancer, his sister Vivian Wyrick said in...
Oyster Bay residents split over plans for car wash on Pine Hollow Road
David Jacobson, who bought the land six years ago and cleaned it up with the intention of developing it for a business, said the proposed car wash would be state-of-the-art with two lanes and a 25-vehicle queue on site to eliminate the backing up of cars into the road.
Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Long Island Businesses
Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who burglarized two businesses last month.The incidents occurred in Lindenhurst on Thursday, May 2, at the Paris 1 Nail Salon and Vicky’s Casa del Sabor on Wellwood Avenue.Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police …
New York school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms that can also pick up sound
A New York school district has started installing vape detectors in middle school bathrooms at the suggestion of a student noticed her classmates were addicted to vaping.
Community watch: NENDATF asks for support regarding safety issues at Crab Meadow
The following public service announcement was written and submitted to the Journal for publication by the Crab Meadow WorkGroup, made up of members of the Northport/East Northport Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force. Frank P. Petrone Crab Meadow Beach has long been the crown jewel of the Town of Huntington...
CSH School Board Appoints New Superintendent
After a thorough search process, the Cold Spring Harbor Board of Education has appointed Joseph Monastero to be next Superintendent of Schools. “Joe’s deep understanding of Cold Spring Harbor Schools and our traditions and his commitment to excellence were paramount in our selection of Joe as our next superintendent of schools,” stated Board of Education President Alex Whelehan. “We look forward to seeing our district continue to thrive and excel under his leadership.”
Know This Car? Help Wanted In Fatal Ronkonkoma Hit-Run
The incident occurred in Ronkonkoma on Monday, May 20, on Ronkonkoma Avenue near Third Street. According to Suffolk County Police, Elyse Crivaro was in the roadway on Ronkonkoma Avenue, near Third Street, on May 20, when she was struck by a dark-colored Toyota Prius that was traveling southbound at approximately 3:20 a.m.
Woman attacked while sleeping in her Long Island home: NCPD
LEVITTOWN, Long Island (PIX11) – A woman was attacked while she was sleeping in her Long Island home on Sunday, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responded to the Levittown home for a possible burglary around 2:30 a.m. The 64-year-old victim told police she was awoken by a person, who struck her in […]
Wanted for stealing generator from home in Selden
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole from a Selden home. A man stole a generator, valued at $600, from a Joy Road home on May 30 at approximately 10...
Editorial: Tackling the tick population
As summer arrives so too does the inevitable surge in tick activity. Our beautiful region, with its lush landscapes and thriving wildlife, provides the perfect habitat for these tiny, yet potentially dangerous, parasites. It’s crucial for residents to stay informed and vigilant to protect themselves, their families and their pets from tick-borne diseases.
Sound Bites: Rain brings rainbows to Long Island Pride
Good morning — Long Island's largest Pride celebration took over the streets of Huntington on Sunday. The party started on Main Street and ended at Heckscher Park with food trucks and drag shows, featuring performances by the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus, RuPaul’s Luxx Noir London and Rosé, as well as Bella Noche, this year’s Long Island Pride co-host and the organizer of the Drag Queen Story Hour Long Island Chapter.
Freeport Man Drives Drunk With 3-Year-Old Son, Police Say
It happened on Saturday, June 8 in Roosevelt, according to Nassau County Police. At about 9:50 p.m. that evening, 32-year-old Abidan Sorto-Benitez was driving his 2004 Honda Civic near the intersection of Branch Place and Conlon Road when he hit a curb, which rendered his car inoperable. Officers who arrived...
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