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Memorial Day Parades Throughout Smithtown

2013-05-24T01:29:12Z

Kings Park -Memorial Day Parade - Begins at 9am at RJO Intermediate School. The parade is sponsored by American Legion Donald C. Munro Post 944. The parade will be followed by a ceremony.

St. James - Memorial Day Parade - Begins at 10am at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Woodlawn Ave. The parade is sponsored by Sgt. John W. Cooke VFW Post 395. The parade ends at St. James Elementary where a flag and wreath ceremony will take place.

Commack - Memorial Day Parade - Begins at 10am the parade begins at Home Depot on Larkfield Rd and Jericho Turnpike. The parade is sponsored by VFW Post 9263.

Smithtown - Memorial Day Parade - Begins at Noon. The parade begins at the corner of Route 111 and Main Street. The parade is sponsored by the Holy Mother Mary Council Knights of Columbus.

HEROIN, COCAINE AMONG DRUGS SEIZED DURING EAST END DRUG TASK FORCE RAID

2013-05-23T19:50:51Z

Michael JohnsonThe East End Drug Task Force seized illegal drugs and made one arrest at 14 Locust Ave in the North Sea section of Southampton Town, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota announced today.

The search warrant was the result of an investigation into drug sales activity in the Southampton, North Sea area. The Southampton Town Police Emergency Services Unit assisted Task Force member agencies in serving the warrant as did the New York State Police K-9 unit, DA Spota said.

“Inside the home, EEDTF investigators seized heroin, cocaine, marijuana, pills, cash, as well as scales and packaging materials,” said Spota.

The EEDTF arrested 27 year old Michael Johnson.

Johnson is charged with:

Suffolk Police Announce Comprehensive Crackdown On BWI and DWI this Holiday Weekend

2013-05-23T12:55:59Z

Suffolk County Police will be cracking down on those who drive or operate a boat while intoxicated this holiday weekend in an effort to keep the county’s roads and waterways safe.

The enforcement effort will include officers from all seven precincts, the Highway Patrol Bureau and the Marine Bureau and will include checkpoints at various locations throughout the police district on both the roads and waterways.

There will also be an increased police presence in and around shopping and downtown areas to enhance the safety of the public while they are out enjoying the holiday.

“Too many lives are lost each year due to drinking and driving,” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. “Suffolk Police will be taking a zero-tolerance approach with those who drink and get behind the wheel.”

“Our officers are highly trained to recognize the signs of intoxicated drivers,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber said. “Officers will be targeting those under the influence who are driving vehicles as well as those operating boats.”

DEC - If You Care, Leave It There

2013-05-23T04:02:47Z

If You Care, Leave It There DEC Urges New Yorkers Not To Disturb Fawns and Other Young Wildlife

New Yorkers should keep their distance and not to disturb newborn fawns or other young wildlife as many animals are in the peak season for giving birth, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today cautioned.

It is not unusual to see a young bird crouched in the yard or a young rabbit in the flower garden, both apparently abandoned. Finding a fawn deer lying by itself is also fairly common. Many people assume that young wildlife found alone are helpless and need assistance for their survival, however, in nearly all cases this is a mistake and typically human interaction does more damage than good. Those that see a fawn or other newborn wildlife should enjoy their encounter but keep it brief, maintain some distance and do not attempt to touch the animal.

9/11 Responders Remembered Park Time Capsule And Memorial Ceremony

2013-05-22T02:28:36Z

9/11 RESPONDERS REMEMBERED PARK TIME CAPSULE AND MEMORIAL CEREMONY HONORS 35 MORE FIRST RESPONDERS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

On Saturday May 18, 2013, 35 new names were added to the Responders Remembered Memorial Park Wall in Nesconset, New York. These 35 men and women were honored by the 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Group for their heroism and for making the ultimate sacrifice as a direct result of their work at the World Trade Center following 9/11.

The 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Park, located at the northeast corner of Smithtown Boulevard and Gibbs Pond Road in Nesconset, New York opened two years ago after much planning by the 9/11 Responders Remembered Committee, including Legislator John M. Kennedy, Jr., Minority Leader of the Suffolk County Legislature (13^th LD-Nesconset), who was also in attendance this past Saturday morning.

In addition to the newly engraved names, a time capsule filled with various mementos, documents and other historical evidence regarding 9/11, its victims, heroes, and information surrounding the erection of the Memorial Park was buried and not to be opened until September 10, 2038. One such document was the Suffolk County Resolution, sponsored by Legislator John M. Kennedy, that allowed the building of the 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Park. “It has been and continues to be an honor and privilege to be a part of such an important site in the community. Not only does it pay tribute to those we lost but it will be a reminder to our children and future generations to never forget,” said Legislator Kennedy.