In this issue...

Medford House Fire

On February 4, 2023, the Medford Fire Department responded to a residential house fire.

See story on page 10

Through the Roof in Woodmere

The Woodmere Fire Department operated along with mutual aid companies at a house fire on Church Avenue.

See story on page 18

Ronkonkoma Structure Fire

The Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated for a structure fire on the corner of Virginia Avenue and George Street.

See story on page 32

Central Islip Shed Fire

On February 6, 2023, the Central Islip Fire Department received a report of a shed fire at the rear of a home on Nostrand Avenue.

See story on page 40

Ex-Chief Recognized for 55 Years of Service

Recently, the Holtsville Farmingville Fire Department recognized ex-Chief Dennis Kelly for 55 years of his dedicated service to the community.

See story on page 68

Obituaries

Rockville Centre’s Robert Seaman

Wantagh’s Michael Lenniger

South Country’s Edward R. Smith

East Islip’s Randy O. Neubauer

Centereach’s SariAnne Holst

Mastic Beach’s Enoch R. Sexton

See stories on page 84, 86-89, 91

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