2012 | The Huntingtonian

Many Elwood Taxpayer Association Members Against Oaktree Development

October 10, 2012 11:27 pm 2 Comments

Approximately eighty people attended the Elwood Taxpayers Association Meeting held at the Elwood Public Library located at the corner of Elwood Road and Jericho Turnpike. The hot topic on the agenda was the proposed senior housing development at the Oaktree Dairy property located on the west side of Elwood Road.
Walter Raab, Co-President of the association provided […]

Suffolk County Legislature Approves New PBA and EMHP Contracts

October 9, 2012 6:26 pm Comments Off

New police officers will pay 15% into their health care in addition to a lower starting salary for new police officers of $42,000 that remains at that level through the term of the agreement.

Congressional Candidate Labate Comments On Congressman Israel’s Mortgage Scandal

October 8, 2012 5:58 pm 2 Comments

This is a classic example of politicians getting special treatment and playing by a different set of rules than the average citizen,” said Labate.

Congressman Israel Receives $93,000 Mortgage Bailout Deal

October 8, 2012 5:37 pm 1 Comment

The bank that holds Long Island Rep. Steve Israel’s mortgage has approved a special deal allowing him to wiggle out of nearly $100,000 owed on his Dix Hills home while he unloads the property

Fire Safety Week

October 8, 2012 8:10 am Comments Off

“The United States has the highest fatality rate from fire in the industrial world. Why? Because we spend most of our
money responding to fire, not preventing them.” – David Osborne, Senior Advisor to Vice President Al Gore

Elwood Students Create a Culture of Kindness

October 8, 2012 7:46 am Comments Off

Students witnessed examples of the various forms of bullying, explored the feelings involved with bullying and took part in role-playing activities. This enabled them to literally put themselves in someone else’s shoes and learn how to handle a variety of uncomfortable situations. Students learned that they had the power to make the difference.

Car Crash on Deer Park Road

October 7, 2012 9:00 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Deer Park Road south of Old Country Road near Sabrina Court, Sunday afternoon, October 7th.

Injuries In Motorcycle – Car Crash

October 7, 2012 7:49 am Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department, Huntington Community First Aid Squad and Suffolk Police responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on Beverly Road opposite Atria Senior Living in South Huntington, Saturday morning, October 6, at about 11:40 a.m. The driver and passenger on the motorcycle and driver of the Nissan sedan were all transported to Huntington […]

Don McKay Gearing Up For Highway Race?

October 6, 2012 11:03 pm 4 Comments

It appears that Town Recreation and Parks Commissioner, Don Mckay is gearing up to run for Town of Huntington Superintendent of Highways.
According to the New York State Board of Elections website, McKay has opened a “Friends of Don McKay” Campaign account and the position listed is Highway Superintendent. McKay has started a Facebook Page called […]

Suffolk County’s Stop-DWI Program Receives $180,000 Grant

October 6, 2012 7:23 am Comments Off

County Executive Bellone announced that Suffolk County’s STOP-DWI program has been awarded $180,000 competitive grant from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
Suffolk County’s STOP-DWI Program received the largest grant in New York State. These funds will assist the County in increasing DWI patrols on projected high volume DWI days.
“I thank Governor Cuomo and […]