2012 | The Huntingtonian

Huntington Library Elections by Resident Jeffrey Moss

March 27, 2012 2:22 pm Comments Off

To Whom It May Concern:
As a frequent patron of the Huntington library, at both the Station Branch and the Main Branch, I will be casting a vote for Jairo Sanin for Library Trustee on Tuesday April 3rd and encourage all library district residents to do likewise. Jairo is an extremely active volunteer in […]

Commack Firefighters Battle Trailer Fire

March 27, 2012 6:34 am Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department was alerted to multiple calls reporting a structure fire in the vicinity of Crooked Hill Road near the old Commack Multiplex Theater on Sunday night, March 25, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Upon arrival, Commack Fire Chief Kieran Keane located a fully involved fire in a trailer next to a commercial building on Henry […]

Clothing Sales Tax Exemption Begins In April

March 27, 2012 6:07 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Jim Conte (R, I, C, WF-Huntington Station) today announced that New York State’s sales tax exemption for clothing and footwear costing under $110 will be reinstated April 1st, 2012. Conte, an ardent supporter of a lower tax rate to stimulate business growth, is pleased to see this restriction on both companies and consumers being […]

Town Comptroller Resigns

March 26, 2012 7:52 pm 4 Comments

Story Update

Commack Students Honored With President’s Award

March 26, 2012 5:27 am Comments Off

Commack Middle School students Joseph Materia and Alexa Svensson were selected as local honorees of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for their exemplary volunteer work. These outstanding, hard-working volunteers have now earned additional recognition as recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Huntington Firefighters Battle Lloyd Harbor Blaze

March 25, 2012 8:09 pm Comments Off

Volunteers from the Huntington Fire Department were dispatched to battle a raging house fire on Hawk Drive in the Village of Lloyd Harbor, Saturday, March 24, at 3:43 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the two-story waterfront home fully involved in flames, and began an exterior attack with handlines and aerial ladders. Mutual aid assistance was […]

Don Pius & Town Hall

March 25, 2012 11:05 am 5 Comments

Don Pius is one of the most notorious landlords in Huntington. The history of Donald Pius in the Town of Huntington and specifically Huntington Station is a very involved story. Over the past several decades Pius has made a fortune at the expense of his tenants and the tax payers. The actual cost of Don Pius’ mismanagement […]

First Annual Read-a-Thon at Oldfield Middle School

March 25, 2012 2:46 am Comments Off

Sixth-grade students of Oldfield Middle School in the Harborfields Central School District participated in the first annual Literacy Committee Read-a-Thon. The fundraiser took place on Friday, March 2, a date celebrating both the birth of author Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and the nationally recognized “Read Across America Day.” Students pledged to read a certain […]

Coachman Motor Home Destroyed on Oakwood

March 25, 2012 1:15 am Comments Off

At approximately 5pm on March 24 a Coachman Motor home was driving north on Oakwood Road. He had just passed the train tracks when he noticed the motor home was on fire. He pulled over to check out the problem. A witness said “thankfully he continued until he cleared the over head electric lines. If not, […]

Once Upon a Mattress – March 24

March 24, 2012 3:58 pm Comments Off

Please attend the Finley Drama group musical, Once Upon a Mattress, tonight, Saturday March 24th, 7:30. Finley Middle School is located on Greenlawn Road, Huntington.