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Hempstead Animal Shelter sent 4 dogs to FL trainer with a history of animal violations
According to Florida Court Records, animal control officers investigated Michael Breitsprecher for having, a “U-Haul box truck loaded with 20+ dogs in crates and no ventilation” and added that “dogs were in distress when the sheriffs arrived.”
New Details: ISIS Threat Looms Over Anticipated New York Event
New York authorities are on high alert and speaking out regarding an ISIS terror threat. Earlier this week, Hudson Valley Post reported on an ISIS terror threat regarding the upcoming Cricket World Cup. ISIS Supporters Threaten Violence In New York State. The Cricket World Cup will start on Monday in...
Long Island schools got $600 million in aid from NY Lottery last year
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. School districts on Long Island received just shy of $600 million in aid from the New York Lottery last year, according to a new state lottery report.
Maritime Officials Work Together After Coast Guard Cuts at Eaton’s Neck Station
Town, village and county agencies are working together to patrol the waters off Huntington because the Coast Guard has reduced personnel at the Eaton’s Neck station. Huntington senior harbormaster Fred Uvena said this week that the reduction in operations at the Eaton’s Neck station, confirmed Read More ...
D.A. Tierney Holds Inaugural ‘Fentanyl Summit’
The ongoing fentanyl epidemic has elicited responses from nearly all levels of government, many of which have been unique and urgent in addressing the issue. A press conference held last week urged Albany lawmakers to pass four laws that backers deem as “common sense” proposals to help mitigate the effects of the problem.
Renovated Al Walker Park Unveiled
Huntington unveiled its renovated Alfred J. Walker Park Thursday, showing off a new basketball court, soccer field, an ADA-compliant playground and more. Walker was an artist and illustrator who served in World War II, later living near the park on West 11th Street that would Read More ...
Jennifer Farber Dulos’ family calls Michelle Troconis sentence ‘some relief’
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Michelle Troconis’ 14.5-year sentence provides “some relief” for Jennifer Farber Dulos’ family, but the pain of her loss remains, according to a statement released Friday. “Judge Randolph’s sentences today reflect the maximum time for each charge across all five counts, reinforcing the severity of the defendant’s crimes,” the statement from Carrie […]
Suffolk Close-Up: Bans on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Advance
The Village of Southampton has become the first municipality on Long Island to completely ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The new law is a model in part for a bill that Huntington Town Councilmen Dave Bennardo and Salvatore Ferro plan to advance with Read More ...
Huntington Town holds wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of Memorial Day
The Town of Huntington hosted a Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 26 at Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Town Hall on May 26 in commemoration of Memorial Day. Wreaths were placed to honor fallen service members from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Women Veterans, and the Middle East; Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Walking with us: 4th Avenue to be renamed in honor of EN resident Fred Hughes
A special street dedication ceremony will take place this morning at the intersection of 7th Street and 4th Avenue to honor the legacy of East Northport resident Fred Hughes. His granddaughter, Jessica Greenbaum, wrote the Huntington Town Board in October 2022, requesting the designation for a man she described as “the most influential person” she had ever known. Below is an account of Fred Hughes’ legacy, written by Greenbaum for the Northport Journal.
Long Island Memorial Day Flag Placement
On Saturday, May 25, myself and hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life – young and old – gathered together at the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale to help place flags on the graves of America’s Fallen Heroes. We began at 7:00a.m. and continued until every Veteran’s gravesite had a flag.
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