2012 | The Huntingtonian

Bellone and Suffolk IDA Approve Incentive Package to Save 1,600 Jobs in Suffolk

May 27, 2012 4:25 am Comments Off

In a move designed to stop the out-of-state exodus of more than 1,600 high-paid jobs, the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) today approved a cost-saving incentive package for Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., a public company being courted by New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Ohio and Texas.

Huntington Town Board Unanimously Approves Coral Park Project In Greenlawn

May 26, 2012 8:16 am Comments Off

In a 5-0 vote the Huntington Town Board approved the development of a new park which will be named Coral Park, located off of Broadway Greenlawn Road, in Greenlawn. The current vacant 2.8 acre parcel, which is owned by the Town, will be converted into a park that will feature the following amenities: A parking […]

Local Residents Complete Assembly Internship

May 26, 2012 6:04 am Comments Off

Several local students participated in this year’s New York State Assembly internship program. The students, who completed the program to earn real-world experience in the public sector, include Town of Northport resident Bryan Crowley (SUNY Albany class of 2012), Town resident Steven Bauer (SUNY Albany class of 2012), Town Of Northport resident Joseph Alicata (SUNY Albany […]

Centerport Fire Department Cadets Awarded Grant

May 26, 2012 5:53 am Comments Off

MetLife Foundation recently awarded a Volunteer Ventures grant of $1,000 to the Centerport Fire Department Cadets in support of a project proposed by Tom Collins, a MetLife employee who volunteers with the department. The grant will be used to supply the Cadets with turnout gear for their training programs.
The Volunteer Ventures Program encourages and supports […]

Commack SD Summer Exploration Program

May 26, 2012 5:04 am Comments Off

The Commack School District will be offering the SCOPE Summer Explorations 2012 Program for Commack School District students in entering grades 1-6.
The Summer Explorations Program and the Summer Music Program will be held at Burr Intermediate School. Commack elementary students entering grades 1-6 may participate in our innovative Summer Explorations Program.
The Summer Exploration classes will […]

Thank You For Your Service to Our Country

May 25, 2012 7:35 am Comments Off

What better way to enjoy the true meaning of Memorial Day than to give thanks for our freedom and thank those who have made it all possible. Atria Huntington, an Assisted Living Community hosted area veterans for a luncheon in their honor and invited Countrywood 2nd graders to help provide entertainment. Ms. Karen Nicolino and […]

ShotSpotter Stat Update

May 25, 2012 12:16 am 3 Comments

Many media outlets covering a press conference with new Police Commissioner Webber a few weeks ago stated “the ShotSpotter system detected gunfire 517 times in about three months”. One of those dailies went on to state Webber as saying” that’s more than five incidents a day in places like Huntington Station”

String Quartet At Cinema Arts Centre May 25

May 24, 2012 11:45 pm Comments Off

Amphion Violinists Katie Hyun and David Southorn, violist Wei-Yang Andy Lin, and cellist Mihai Marica, first joined together for a performance at Sprague Hall at the Yale School of Music in February, 2009. The overwhelmingly positive audience reception at this concert was the inspiration behind their mutual desire to pursue a career as the Amphion String Quartet. Hailed […]

Helicopter and Ground Assault gets Burglar

May 24, 2012 11:19 pm Comments Off

Approximately 12:10 pm on Wednesday May 23rd the police helicopter was heard in and around Park and Pulaski/Lenox Rd area by many residents. As someone who covers and investigates code enforcement and police activities, I knew there was something important going on.
About 20 minutes earlier the police got a call of a break-in around the Lafayette Street […]

Commack Car Wash For A Cause

May 24, 2012 7:16 am Comments Off

Commack students volunteered their time and talent to help a non-profit organization, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), by organizing and coordinating a car wash, held at Sunshine Physical Therapy in Commack. CAF provides opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics.
The students found […]