2012 | The Huntingtonian

Brush Fire Rages in West Hills County Park

April 9, 2012 8:07 pm Comments Off

Ten fire departments battled a raging brush fire that engulfed about four acres of woods at the West Hills County Park in Melville late Sunday night into Monday morning. Over 100 firefighters using 15 trucks from Melville, Dix Hills, Huntington, Huntington Manor, Cold Spring Harbor, Deer Park, Wyandanch, West Islip, Bethpage and Plainview fire departments battled the blaze […]

Huntington’s 1st Ever State Swimming Champ

April 9, 2012 12:41 pm 1 Comment

Huntington High School freshman Gunther Cassell closed out a remarkable season by winning the state title in the 100 yard breaststroke at the New York Swimming and Diving Championships at the Flickinger Aquatic Center in Buffalo last month. He’s the first Blue Devil boys’ state swimming champ ever.

Huntington Resident Letter for Audit

April 9, 2012 11:03 am 1 Comment

We have received many emails and letters from our readers stating how Gene Cooks request is more then valid. Here is one more example of that request.

County Executive Bellone and Legislators Unveil Efficient Government Initiative: New Online Permitting

April 8, 2012 8:41 pm Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone and members of the Suffolk County Legislature unveiled a new online permitting process to modernize county government and address delays that have hindered job creation. The new Submission & Status Terminal (www.suffolkcountyny.gov/sst) will streamline the application process for those seeking approval for Health Department or Department of Public Works permits allowing applicants to track submission date, review date, items needed for approval and current status.

Political Bullying

April 7, 2012 7:20 am 2 Comments

In a classic display of political bullying, the Huntington Town Board is attempting to derail Councilman Gene Cook’s request for an audit by questioning the way he gained a permit to build his garage!! Seriously?? Wasn’t Independent Party nominee Gene Cook elected to his position this past November on a platform of budget reform and transparency? […]

Science of Addiction at Cinema Arts Centre

April 7, 2012 6:19 am Comments Off

Join Scientists Anne Churchland & Rob Martienssen of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for an entertaining exploration of the science of addiction, followed by Danny Boyle’s classic movie, Trainspotting, starring Ewan McGregor on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30pm, part of the Science On Screen series at Cinema Arts Centre.

Conte On Additional State Aid to Local Schools

April 7, 2012 6:17 am Comments Off

Under the budget, Huntington Schools received over $6.1 million in increased state education aid with the school districts of Northport receiving a 7.90 percent increase; Half Hollow Hills a 4.01 percent increase; Harborfields a 10.08 percent increase; Commack a 6.51 percent increase; Elwood a 6.89 percent increase; Cold Spring Harbor a 6.30 percent increase and Huntington a 9.56 percent increase.

South Huntington Against Drugs – Informative Program

April 6, 2012 7:50 am Comments Off

On April 17, at 7:00 pm, South Huntington Against Drugs is sponsoring an informative program. Dr. Stephen Dewey who is a Neuroscientist at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at North Shore -LIJ will discuss important topics for parents.

Northport Symphony Orchestra Presents Music Appreciation Program

April 6, 2012 5:08 am Comments Off

The Northport Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will host a free music appreciation lecture/demonstration that will center on Schubert’s Symphony No. 2. The event will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Half Hollow Hills Public Library located at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills.
This lecture/demonstration, conceived and directed by NSO Music […]

Condos for Oaktree Dairy Property

April 5, 2012 12:06 pm 2 Comments

Last month there was a proposal unveiled by Engel Burman Group, represented by attorney Michael McCarthy, to convert East Northport’s Oaktree Dairy into a condo community that would have 482 units on the 37 acre property. The project is expected to cost $250 million. It is to be targeted at the 55-and-older market. The plans call for […]