The Huntingtonian | Archive | March

Land Bank Created To Spur Development of Brownfields

March 20, 2012 2:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Majority Leader DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville) and 10th District Legislator Tom Cilmi (R-Bay Shore) applauded the creation of a Suffolk County Land Bank. The measure is designed to take advantage of a new state law and allow Suffolk County to remediate and return to the tax rolls abandoned and contaminated brownfield […]

Chamber Celebrates Young Professionals of Long Island

March 20, 2012 2:24 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Committee held their “Kick-off” reception on March 1st at the Huntington Yacht Club to announce the honorees for this year’s “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” Recognition Event . Over 75 people were in attendance as the list of winners was read.
The “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” event […]

Commack Superintendent Announces Wage Freeze

March 19, 2012 8:30 am Comments Off

The Superintendent of the Commack School District has announced that he will take a wage freeze next year. “Our mission as a community is to educate our children,” said Superintendent Dr. Donald A. James. “We are facing a 4.7 million dollar funding gap for the 2012-2013 school year. As the leader of this District, I […]

Ms. Barbara Sperrazza Named South Huntington Teacher of the Year

March 19, 2012 7:54 am Comments Off

It was a much-anticipated evening as the South Huntington Board of Education and the district’s administrators gave well-deserved recognition and praise to their top teachers during the annual Teacher of the Year celebration. This year, the teacher who will represent South Huntington in the New York State contest is Walt Whitman teacher Ms. Barbara Sperrazza.

Ms. […]

Labate Responds to TRICARE Cuts for the Military

March 18, 2012 7:05 pm Comments Off

Taking note of the skyrocketing military health care costs and defense cuts starting in 2013 — Stephen Labate today stood with the most senior leaders in the Veteran community in Suffolk County to advocate on their behalf.
Labate, the Republican candidate seeking to challenge six-term incumbent, Steve Israel, in November of 2012, stated, “At no time […]

Huntington Youth Bureau Needs Our Support

March 17, 2012 8:00 am Comments Off

Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause. Due to recent funding cuts The Huntington Youth Bureau needs our support to continue their worth while programs. They will be holding a flapjack fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Applebee’s of Huntington

Three Arrested During Liquor Authority Check

March 17, 2012 7:29 am Comments Off

The Second Precinct Crime Section conducted a New York State Liquor Authority check at Northport Metro Mart, located at 670 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport, Food Star, located at 304 Larkfield Rd., East Northport and Quick Stop, located at 6077 Jericho Turnpike, Commack.
During the check, Bilal Kocak, 58, of 34 Melrose Ave., East Northport, an employee […]

Northport Harbor Water Quality Protection Committee Meets at Town Hall

March 16, 2012 7:15 pm 1 Comment

A meeting of the Northport Harbor Water Quality Protection Committee was held on March 16th at Huntington Town Hall to update concerned citizens on the status of proposed projects in the area.
The meeting included updates on dredging projects, the latest information on the toxic red tide that continues to plague Huntington waterways and the status […]

Annual Town Ethics Board Meeting

March 16, 2012 10:32 am Comments Off

This public hearing is held once a year. The annual meeting will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Town hall, 100 Main Street.
The purpose of the Board of Ethics and Financial Disclosure is to carry out the duties assigned to it by the Code of Ethics of the Town of Huntington […]

Woodhull Pasta Night

March 16, 2012 9:03 am Comments Off

A crowd of more than 300 hungry diners turned out for this winter’s Woodhull Intermediate School sixth grade pasta night in the Huntington School district. The group was served by about 100 students, who took on the roles of waiters and waitresses, jotting down orders and delivering food in a swift and orderly manner.
PTA volunteers […]