2016 | The Huntingtonian

Huntington Town Board Approves 2017 Budget

November 10, 2016 5:55 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its November 10, 2016 meeting, approved a $191 million spending plan for 2017 that maintains all Town services at current levels while calling for a modest tax increase above the state tax cap.
The $190,011,856 budget freezes all salaries and calls for some positions to be eliminated through attrition. It does […]

Bellone & Suffolk County Department of Labor Announce Upcoming Career Quest Program

November 10, 2016 1:27 pm Comments Off

Career Quest Program Provides Residents Assistance to Explore Career Paths and Start Your Own Business
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and the Suffolk County Department of Labor and Licensing and Consumer Affairs invite residents to attend the County’s Career Quest program on Wednesday, November 16 at 9:30 a.m.
“It is our obligation here in Suffolk County to provide our residents with the necessary tools needed to better their careers […]

More than 300 Attend Second Annual Huntington Reunion Luncheon

November 10, 2016 12:39 pm Comments Off

Town-sponsored event brings together residents 75 and older who have lived in Huntington for 50 years or more

More than 300 long-time Huntington seniors took part October 28, 2016 in the Second Annual Senior Reunion Luncheon, at which the Town of Huntington brought together residents who were 75 years of age or older and who had […]

Wreath Ceremony Honors World War II Veterans

November 9, 2016 2:44 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington paid special tribute to World War II veterans at its annual Veterans Day wreath ceremony November 6, 2016 using the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor to recognize those who responded to the call to defend our country in the war that followed that attack.

As part […]

Election Results Suffolk County/Huntington 2016

November 9, 2016 2:28 pm Comments Off

Winners
President – Donald Trump
Senator -Charles Schumer
3rd Congressional District -Thomas Suozzi
2nd Senate District – John Flanagan
5th Senate District -Carl Marcellino
10th Assembly District – Chad Lupinacci
12th Assembly District – Andrew Raia

President and Vice President (Vote for 1)

SUFFOLK: reported:
1,052 of 1,052
100.00%

Ballots:
633,797

Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine (DEM, WOR, WEP)
276,953
43.96%

DEM
266,729
42.34%

WOR
7,403
1.18%

WEP
2,821
0.45%

Donald J Trump and Michael R Pence (REP, CON)
328,403
52.13%

REP
295,310
46.88%

CON
33,093
5.25%

Jill Stein and […]

America’s Got Talent Finalist to Lead Huntington Holiday Parade

November 8, 2016 4:56 pm Comments Off

Bethpage pizza delivery man known as “Sal the voice” will serve as grand marshal of November 26 parade and sing at the festival

Sal Valentinetti, the pizza delivery man from Bethpage who charmed millions with his renditions of old standards as a finalist on the television program “America’s Got Talent,” will headline the Seventh Annual […]

Election Day Statement by Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini

November 7, 2016 2:46 pm Comments Off

The safety of the residents of our county is always of paramount importance to the Suffolk County Police Department. Although there is currently no credible threat to Suffolk County, I want to ensure the community that our officers have been instructed to closely monitor polling locations in order to protect our residents as they exercise […]

African-American Historic Designation Council Marks 10th Anniversary

November 7, 2016 2:33 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington’s African American Historic Designation Council marked its 10th anniversary October 27, 2016 with a program that honored 11 persons central to its creation and to its success over the years.
Established with a mission to preserve the unique cultural history of African Americans in the Town, the Council has worked closely with […]

Gurwin Jewish’s Fifth Annual “L’dor v’dor” Calendar Reveal to be Held at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington on November 9, 2016

November 7, 2016 1:56 pm Comments Off

2017 Edition Features Professional Portraits and Sage Advice from 14 Seniors, including Three Holocaust Survivors, a Decorated WWII Vet and an Original Advertising “Mad Man”
Adorable puppies, beautiful scenery, vintage cars – these are some of the common themes you’ll find with wall calendars, but the Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences offers a unique […]

Suffolk Hosts 2nd Annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K to Support Local Veterans

November 7, 2016 1:10 pm Comments Off

More than 3,000 runners throughout the country and overseas participated in the 2018 Boston Marathon qualifier

Suffolk County announced that more than 3,000 runners from 26 states, the District of Columbia and six countries participated in the Catholic Health Services’ 2nd Annual Suffolk County Marathon & Half Marathon to Support Our Veterans. All net proceeds […]