Schools: News Literacy in Elwood, Multicultural Night in Huntington

Howard Schneider, former editor of Newsday, and executive director of Stony Brook University’s Center for News Literacy, talked with Elwood teachers this week about understanding what information is trustworthy and what is not. Elwood Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Bossert invited Schneider to speak at  Read More …

School Notes: Musicians Chosen for All-State; Master Teacher in Cold Spring Harbor

Four Northport High School students have been selected to perform in the String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Treble Chorus at the NYSSMA All-State Festival in December. The students – Alison Crosley, Maxwell DeBrino, Angelina Saccone and Juliana Tjornhom – were among the top students to Read More …

Dix Hills Man Has Big Passion for Racing

Dix Hills resident Dylan Slepian has been racing since 2010, and recently won his first Modified NASCAR race. During the week, Slepian works as an account executive at M3 Technology in Bellport. On the weekends, he can be found on the racetrack. “Ever since I Read More …

Building Dedicated in Name of Dix Hills Activist Sheila Saks

 Public officials, family and friends gathered Sunday for the dedication of the Sheila Saks Administrative Offices of the Dix Hills Water Authority. Supervisor Lupinacci, Councilman Eugene Cook and Councilwoman Joan Cergol spoke of  Saks’ devotion to the community, with Lupinacci announcing that the House Read More …

Building Named for Activist to Be Unveiled

A building renamed for the late Sheila Saks will be unveiled Sunday in Dix Hills. The ceremony for the Sheila Saks Administrative Offices of  the Dix Hills Water Authority is scheduled for 1 p.m. at 683 Caledonia Road in Dix Hills. Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci Read More …

Shots Fired Into 2 Dix Hills Homes, Police Say

Shots were fired into two adjacent homes on Woodedge Drive early Saturday morning, Suffolk County police reported. Police responded to a 911 call reporting multiple shots fired on Woodedge Drive at approximately 7 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered that the two adjacent homes, located at Read More …

As Schools Reopen, New Leaders, Mandates

    Educators, parents and kids are out and about around Huntington, preparing for the start of school next week. Driving around town, you’ll see teams on practice fields, parents with kids in tow leaving stores with bundles of school supplies and bus drivers surveying Read More …

School Notes: HHS Food Drive, Annual Gala

Huntington High School hold ‘Stuff the Bus’ Food Drive  Student government members are in the midst of their annual Stuff the Bus food drive campaign. The initiative benefit’s local food pantries, including the Huntington Food Council and the very active one at St. Hugh’s Church. Read More …

Hometown Helpers: Kids Need More

As lifetime friends with a desire to unite their school communities through a common cause, Emily Sullivan (15, Half Hollow Hills West), Gianna Tantillo (15, Half Hollow Hills East) and Julia Johnson (15, St. Anthony’s High School), have collaborated their charitable efforts with Kids Need Read More …

SUNY Delhi Names Students to Fall Dean’s List

The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Fall 2018 semester by achieving the Dean’s List at SUNY Delhi. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher within the semester. Courtney Fondacaro of Dix Read More …

Truck Overturns on Deer Park Avenue

A truck carrying large concrete traffic barriers overturned Saturday  in Dix Hills. The Dix Hills Fire Department said the driver suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital. The accident occurred about 12:10 p.m.on Deer Park Avenue near the Long Island Expressway South Service Read More …

Upper Room Christian World Center Honored

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci  recently recognized Upper Room Christian World Center for their Mercy House Food Bank initiative on behalf of the Town of Huntington and Governor Andrew Cuomo. “I’m honored to be here to give recognition to the Upper Room Christian World Center and your Read More …