WWII Vet Killed In Crash Continued To Serve

WWII Vet Killed In Crash Continued To Serve

A World War II veteran from Huntington Station is being remembered for his service to local veterans after he died suddenly Jan. 22 in a car crash on East Jericho Turnpike.

Salvatore Tornatore, 94, was deeply involved in the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and served on the organization’s national board. He was a longtime member of the town’s Veterans Advisory Committee.

Read on to learn more about Tornatore's life and the incredible service he provided for our country.

 

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Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Film In Huntington Village

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Film In Huntington Village

Sound is scarce here. There is quiet arrhythmic repetition of the word “copy” coming from the mouths of people with headsets. The director tells actress Greta Lee to appear “a little more dead-faced.”

The filming of NBC Universal’s “Sisters,” starring “Saturday Night Live” alumnae Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, continued today as the cast and crew took over Huntington village hair salon Jon Megaris and Son.

Read on for our exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the filming, including a gallery of photos from the set!

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Mistrial Leads To Plea Deal

Mistrial Leads To Plea Deal

A Huntington Station man charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for killing an alleged would-be burglar last March is practically a free man after a mistrial paved the way for him to take a plea deal.

At one point, Youssef Abdelgawad, 26, faced up to 15 years in prison; on Jan. 8, he was ordered to pay $250 in fines and fees and sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge Jan. 8.

Read on now to learn the full story!

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