Car Crashes Into Councilman’s Law Office

A law office on New York Avenue was damaged by a Ford Focus, which was backed into the building this afternoon. Long Islander News photo/Paul Shapiro

A car backed into a Huntington law office occupied by four lawyers, including Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, this afternoon.

The black Ford Focus backed into the rear of the 434 New York Ave. office, damaging the building.

Huntington firefighters responded to a call reporting the incident at around 2:55 p.m. Firefighters secured the car and checked the building. No injuries were reported. Huntington Fire Department units, including an engine and rescue truck, were under the command of 1st Lt. John Mohlenhoff.

The Town of Huntington Building Department was requested for a safety inspection.

Cuthbertson declined to comment at the scene.

Story by Andrew Wroblewski, with additional reporting by Paul Shapiro