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Health Officials Issue Advisory against Bathing at 64 Beaches One More Time

June 24, 2017 4:47 pm Comments Off

Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred today, June 24, 2017, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that bacteria in excess of New York State standards will impact these areas.

The beaches covered by the advisory are located in […]

Huntington Residents are Picked to Receive Advanced Water Treatment System

June 23, 2017 3:11 pm Comments Off

Huntington Residents are Picked to Receive Advanced Water Treatment System as Part of County’s Program to Combat Nitrogen Pollution

Huntington Bay, NY – As part of an ongoing County-wide effort to improve our water quality, Lydia and John Von Barta were selected at random to receive the free system in the second phase of the […]

COUNCILMAN COOK REQUESTS YOUR INPUT ON TERM LIMITS

June 22, 2017 1:11 pm Comments Off

Councilman Eugene Cook is requesting all Huntington residents and business owners to let him know their thoughts on term limits for the elected officials in the Town of Huntington. He is currently drafting legislation to schedule a public hearing for term limits and needs to know your thoughts on what you want for the Town […]

Boat Wake Video Underscores Boating Safety for July 4, 2017

June 22, 2017 12:55 pm Comments Off

Town will again implement speed restrictions before and after fireworks shows
The Town of Huntington has released a new video highlighting the danger of boat wakes, underscoring the need to practice safe boating during the weekend leading up to the July 4 holiday.

The four-minute video, narrated by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards, was produced in cooperation […]

Elementary Students Learn to “Be Pool Smart”

June 21, 2017 5:10 pm Comments Off

Max Orza, a first grade student at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields District, was recently recognized by Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. as the winner of the annual “Be Pool Smart” poster contest in the 18th Legislative District.

“Max is helping us do something really meaningful by raising awareness about water safety and the […]

RAIA: ASSEMBLY PASSES VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BILL

June 21, 2017 4:41 pm Comments Off

Today, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 711-B, which will expand medical coverage for volunteers to cover diagnoses of cancer in relation to the duties they perform as firefighters. Passage of the NYS Volunteer Firefighters Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Act will grant volunteer firefighters a disability benefit package to help assist in […]

RAIA CO-SPONSORED BOATER SAFETY LEGISLATION PASSES

June 21, 2017 3:52 pm Comments Off

Tuesday evening, the New York State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 2336, which will reduce boaters liability insurance for individuals who complete boating safety courses. Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C,Ref-East Northport), an author and co-sponsor of this legislation, said that incentivizing boaters to participate in regular or advanced safety courses will create a safer and more enjoyable […]

Happy 105th Birthday Huntington Lighthouse!

June 18, 2017 4:36 pm Comments Off

Friday June 16, 2017
I’ll be 105 years old!
My light was first lit on
June 16, 1912 at 7:32pm

I would love if you
would help me celebrate
my historic past
by contributing to
preserve my future.

I made it really easy for you – online at:
https://www.crowdrise.com/huntington-lighthouse-preservation-society1/fundraiser/huntington-lighthouse-preservation-society-inc

Or by mail with checks payable to:

HUNTINGTON LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
PO Box 2454, Halesite, […]

Huntington Town Board Takes Next Step Toward New Animal Shelter

June 16, 2017 4:32 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town board, at its June 13, 2017 meeting, took the next step toward replacing the aging Town Animal Shelter.
The Board authorized hiring L. K. McLean Associates of Brookhaven to provide the architectural and engineering services to design the new shelter, which will be located on Creek Road in Huntington Village, adjacent […]

Getting to Know Dr Andrew Lanzone and Cure Urgent Care On 25a/Main Street.

June 10, 2017 1:45 am Comments Off

Cure Urgent Care Huntington, NY is a walk-in urgent care clinic which fills the gap between spending hours at the emergency room and waiting for days to see your doctor. You can walk in to a conveniently located Cure center, with no appointment necessary, and find board-certified physicians who are ready to provide you with […]