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Two towns to buy natural gas at planned Kings Park pump
Smithtown and Huntington have entered a new partnership to buy compressed natural gas at a future Kings Park pumping station that, officials said, allows both towns to expand their CNG vehicle fleets and maintain more stable fuel prices over the next few years.
Kate Colburn Elected To Board For HPCANYS
White Plains, NY Kate Colburn, executive director of Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester , has been elected to three-year term on the Board of Trustees for the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State .
A Hamptons bouncer got his job half-right by taking ecstasy and cocaine out of clubgoers' hands -- only to turn around and sell the drugs to other customers, police said.
First Annual 5K to Support Nissequogue River State Park
If you like to run and you'd like to help support one of our parks, come to the First Annual 5K Sunset Run/Walk in the Park and 1K Summer Fun Run for Kids , this Saturday, May 30th .
Biker seriously injured in Commack crash
Daniel Taylor of Kings Park was seriously injured at 2:33 p.m. Sunday when he lost control of the 1972 Honda motorcycle he was riding south on Harned Road in Commack and collided with a 2001 Ford pickup truck, according to police.
Smithtown board, planning director clash over demolition
After the Smithtown Town Board had given verbal approval to demolition of some buildings on the former Kings Park psychiatric hospital site, the town's planning director asked the state to reconsider based on the historical significance of some of the buildings.
Chaplain raises autism awareness on horseback
An honorary Nassau County Police chaplain will embark on a 20-mile ride on horseback Wednesday morning in an effort to raise awareness about autism.
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3 agencies help rescue dog who falls in NY well
Authorities have rescued a black Labrador named Mindy who fell into an approximately 8-foot-deep well on Long Island.
Police say it took nearly two hours and three agencies to fetch the 14-year-old dog from the well in Kings Park on Sunday. They say she was running in the yard when she fell into the old well.
Besides the Suffolk County police, members of the Commack Fire Department Technical Rescue and the Kings Park Fire Department Heavy Rescue also helped avert a likely canine calamity.
Police reports from Commack, East Northport, Huntington and South Huntington
Commack A 2000 two-door white Honda Civic was discovered stolen March 29 from a Melanie Way residence.
New plea for affordable housing at former Kings Park site
The Long Island Regional Planning Council has asked the state to reconsider keeping the entire former Kings Park Psychiatric Center property as parkland, and instead adapt some existing buildings for reuse such as affordable housing, an idea blasted by a state senator and at least one community group.
Home for Sale in Kings Park, New York
Residential Features: Gas Range, Patio, Washer and Dryer, Ceiling Fans, Fireplace, Central A/C, Swimming Pool Schools: Kings Park Description: Cape backs to conservation area in a quiet residential area of San Remo.
Car on tracks causes two train delays
A car broke down on the tracks at the Lawrence Road grade-level crossing in Kings Park early Tuesday, causing the Long Island Rail Road to temporarily suspend service through the area on the Port Jefferson branch, officials said.
Cops seek alleged credit card thief
Police are looking for this suspect in a credit card theft. Suffolk County police Tuesday asked for the public's help identifying and finding a woman who used stolen credit cards to buy more than $2,000 at department stores and a supermarket.
Thousands revel in city's St. Patrick's Day parade
Tens of thousands of raucous revelers lined a sunny Fifth Avenue yesterday to watch as bagpipers, drummers, and men and women of Irish descent proudly marched in the annual St.
Huntington woman, 78, foils armed robbery
A 78-year-old Huntington woman and her daughter resisted an armed robbery Tuesday in East Northport , police said, resulting in the arrest of a man for that and two other armed robberies.
2 Kings Park students diagnosed with whooping cough
Two elementary students at a Kings Park school have been diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough, the district superintendent said Friday.
State park officials don't feel ready yet to say that the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center will remain forever a park.
Music in the Parlor, with Spoons, Guitars & Harps
The next show, on Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m., features John Corr, a Kings Park-based singer-songwriter who will perform nautical and Irish songs on guitar and spoons.
LI families, schools eye Rihanna-Chris Brown charges
After Chris Brown alledgedly beat up his girlfriend Rihanna, she took him back, according to news reports.
Commission Censures Local Judge
Family court Judge Dandrea Ruhlmann has been censured by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.