2012 | The Huntingtonian

Ethics Board Meeting Follow up by Peter Nichols

March 21, 2012 7:33 am Comments Off

Chairman Howard Glickstein and board attorney James Matthews fielded most of the questions from residents. Mr. Glickstein stated that the board’s focus is very narrow and does not act like a court. They only consider if the complaint filed violates the town’s ethics code.

Petrone Supports Pension Reform Legislation

March 21, 2012 7:30 am Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone issued the following statement in support of the pension reform plan enacted by the New York State:
“The pension reform plan approved by Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature will, over time, help restore sanity and sustainability to a system whose funding has strained local budgets and hampered government’s ability to […]

Whitman’s Robotics Team Earns 2nd Place at STEM Summit

March 20, 2012 6:32 pm Comments Off

At today’s STEM Diversity Summit held at Farmingdale University, Walt Whitman’s High School Robotics team made one of the afternoons presentations and then went on to take a solid 2nd place out of the many high schools present. Their presentation showcased a FIRST robot, able to shoot baskets and cross bridges. This all-day summit sponsored by […]

Human Remains Discovered in Commack

March 20, 2012 5:17 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found in Commack this morning.
A man contracted to do tree work in a wooded area near the Indian Head Forest Condo Complex, located off Indian Head Road, discovered what appeared to be human remains at approximately […]

Important Meeting on Tuesday, March 27

March 20, 2012 3:47 pm Comments Off

Message from Joan Cergol of the EDC (Economic Development Corp.):
I hope you will mark your calendars to attend this upcoming meeting regarding Huntington Station noted in the attached flyer on Tuesday March 27th at 7pm at the Big H Community Center.
See flyer below:

Land Bank Created To Spur Development of Brownfields

March 20, 2012 2:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Majority Leader DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville) and 10th District Legislator Tom Cilmi (R-Bay Shore) applauded the creation of a Suffolk County Land Bank. The measure is designed to take advantage of a new state law and allow Suffolk County to remediate and return to the tax rolls abandoned and contaminated brownfield […]

Chamber Celebrates Young Professionals of Long Island

March 20, 2012 2:24 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Committee held their “Kick-off” reception on March 1st at the Huntington Yacht Club to announce the honorees for this year’s “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” Recognition Event . Over 75 people were in attendance as the list of winners was read.
The “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” event […]

Commack Superintendent Announces Wage Freeze

March 19, 2012 8:30 am Comments Off

The Superintendent of the Commack School District has announced that he will take a wage freeze next year. “Our mission as a community is to educate our children,” said Superintendent Dr. Donald A. James. “We are facing a 4.7 million dollar funding gap for the 2012-2013 school year. As the leader of this District, I […]

Ms. Barbara Sperrazza Named South Huntington Teacher of the Year

March 19, 2012 7:54 am Comments Off

It was a much-anticipated evening as the South Huntington Board of Education and the district’s administrators gave well-deserved recognition and praise to their top teachers during the annual Teacher of the Year celebration. This year, the teacher who will represent South Huntington in the New York State contest is Walt Whitman teacher Ms. Barbara Sperrazza.

Ms. […]

Labate Responds to TRICARE Cuts for the Military

March 18, 2012 7:05 pm Comments Off

Taking note of the skyrocketing military health care costs and defense cuts starting in 2013 — Stephen Labate today stood with the most senior leaders in the Veteran community in Suffolk County to advocate on their behalf.
Labate, the Republican candidate seeking to challenge six-term incumbent, Steve Israel, in November of 2012, stated, “At no time […]