ELIJA Farm Opens Marketplace, Expanding Efforts for Those With Autism

The Elija Foundation officially opened its marketplace Thursday at its farm in South Huntington, focusing on sustainable farmland and ways to assist those with autism. Deb Thivierge, who heads ELIJA, led the ribbon cutting with help from several state, local and county officials, including Suffolk Read More …

Greenlawn Fire Department Kicks Off Four-Day Fair

The Greenlawn Fire Department kicked off its four-day fair Thursday night with a parade along Broadway-Greenlawn before turning into Boulevard Avenue and the packed fair at fire headquarters. Serving as grand marshal was George Kouroutis, who marched the parade along with his family.  Kouroutis used Read More …

Blue Alert System to Target Those Who Assault Police

Suffolk County will have a new alert system to help catch those who commit violent crimes against police officers. State Assemblyman Steve Stern and other elected officials, along with members of state and local police departments, announced the implementation of the Blue Alert System. The Read More …

Black History Celebrated With Music, Look Back at History

Students, church groups, educators, elected officials and others collaborated in an impressive Black History month celebration Thursday night that displayed young talent while evoking the voices of the past. The honorees were Irene Moore, chair of the African American Historic Designation Council, and retired Maj. Read More …

Huntington Station Unveils a Welcome Sign

  A sign welcoming people to Huntington Station was unveiled Wednesday on New York Avenue, part of efforts by the Huntington Station Business Improvement District to beautify the area. Elected officials praised the organization and president Frank Cosentino for their work. Town Supervisor Ed Smyth Read More …

Tierney, Stern Say ShotSpotter Will Return to Huntington Station

A $250,000 state grant will return ShotSpotter technology to Huntington Station, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and State Assemblyman Steve Stern announced Friday. “This will save lives,” Tierney said. Police officers “will be there in minutes, allowing them to render aid and start their Read More …

$22 Million From State for Sewer Service to Homes in Huntington Station

State Sen. Jim Gaughran and State Assemblyman Steve Stern announced Tuesday that they had obtained $22 million in state funding to connect homes to sewer lines in Huntington Station. The new funding complements an agreement between the town and Suffolk County to spend $44 million Read More …

Police Commissioner Has a Meet and Greet With Huntington Residents

New Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison took questions from Huntington residents Monday evening as he introduced himself over Zoom and described plans he has for the Suffolk County Police Department. Among the issues Harrison and community residents discussed were transparency, departmental diversity and hiring, drugs, Read More …