2012 | The Huntingtonian

Councilman Cook Denied Access To Resumes For Comptroller’s Position

October 17, 2012 1:56 pm 5 Comments

Today, Tuesday October 16, 2012, Councilman Eugene Cook had to FOIL information from Lisa Baisley, Town Personnel Officer for Huntington after requesting copies of the resumes received for the Town Comptroller’s position. The first request of Lisa Baisley was on October 5, 2012 and yesterday Councilman Cook requested that Supervisor Petrone assist him in this […]

Remembering James Conte

October 16, 2012 11:07 am Comments Off

With a heavy heart we report that James Conte passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Conte family.
The Town of Huntington lost one of the most dedicated officials when Assemblyman James Conte passed away on October 16, 2012.
Assemblyman Conte was a life-long resident of Huntington Station where he was born on January […]

Commack Students Recycle Cellphones

October 16, 2012 7:31 am Comments Off

Funds from recycling the phones are used to purchase phone cards for soldiers being deployed or recuperating from injuries sustained during service

Second Precinct Monthly Community Meeting

October 16, 2012 7:14 am Comments Off

Address community questions and concerns regarding your police issues.

Budget Deficit Worse Than Projected

October 16, 2012 7:13 am 2 Comments

After receiving the latest budget, the councilmen explained that he found out that the shortfall is not $7 million it is $9 million. Mr. Mayoka described the situation as similar to a run away train.

Councilmen Mayoka and Cook Announce Huntington Budget Task Force

October 15, 2012 5:38 pm 1 Comment

Reject the proposal to raise salaries for all Town Board members and, instead,reduce all Town Board members’ salaries by 10%.

Press Conference on Parking Fees & Budget

October 15, 2012 2:28 pm Comments Off

Tonight (October 15) at 6pm a special news conference will take place to discuss issues with the budget for 2013.
Where: Huntington Train Station
Who: Gene Cook and Mark Mayoka
What: News about new options for next year’s budget
Commuters are being hit with a 1200% tax increase for parking fees.
and others fees.
Councilmen Gene Cook and Mark Mayoka as […]

Motorcyclist Loses Leg After Motor Vehicle Crash

October 15, 2012 4:01 am Comments Off

At approximately 6:30 p.m., Raymond Card, 48, of Huntington, was driving his 2000 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Belmont Avenue in West Babylon when he was struck

Parking Garage Fee Hikes & October 16 Public Hearing

October 14, 2012 10:32 am 4 Comments

Dear Editor,
Did you know that the town of Huntington will be trying to raise the parking fees at the Long Island Railroad Station’s indoor parking garage from $50.00 per year to $600.00 per year? It seems like the best kept secret in Huntington because I travel the LIRR and the large majority of my fellow […]

Annual Pumpkin Festival By Greenlawn Historical Association

October 14, 2012 9:57 am Comments Off

If you have ever attended one of Greenlawn Historical Association’s annual events, you know how much effort they put into everything they do. The events they are most known for include their Annual Antique Fair and Pickle Festival. The Antique Fair was held last March and in September many local residents enjoyed the 33nd Annual […]