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Whitman Defeats Centereach on Homecoming Day

October 21, 2012 2:14 am Comments Off

The Whitman football team is now 4-3 on the season, as they defeated the Centereach Cougars 51-24. The Wildcats had complete control from the start over the Cougars as the half time score was 26 – 0. See below some of the highlights from the game.

Scoring:

W- Bermudez 52 run (2pt Conversion failed)
W – Batts 77 Punt return (2pt Conversion Aleman […]

“THE MEDIA AND CHILD HEALTH” Informative Presentation

October 20, 2012 8:48 pm Comments Off

* Huntington Public Library’s October 17th program “The Media and Child Health” brought a welcomed and enthusiastic community turnout. Our distinguished presenter was Dr. Michael Rich, Director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital, Boston, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health. He […]

Elwood Homecoming Celebration

October 18, 2012 6:22 am Comments Off

“It’s always nice to see everyone showing their spirit and support for our school,” remarked Superintendent Peter Scordo, who was among the attendees. “The sense of community is overwhelming and it means a great deal to our students.”

Lifetime Achievement Award For Huntington Resident

October 18, 2012 4:34 am Comments Off

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s President and CEO Patricia Petersen (third from left) received a Lifetime Achievement Award recently at the 17th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference Scottsdale, Arizona. The presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Patricia Petersen was the culmination of the 3-day event. This prestigious award is given to Luxury Real […]

Councilman Cook Denied Access To Resumes For Comptroller’s Position

October 17, 2012 1:56 pm 5 Comments

Today, Tuesday October 16, 2012, Councilman Eugene Cook had to FOIL information from Lisa Baisley, Town Personnel Officer for Huntington after requesting copies of the resumes received for the Town Comptroller’s position. The first request of Lisa Baisley was on October 5, 2012 and yesterday Councilman Cook requested that Supervisor Petrone assist him in this […]

Remembering James Conte

October 16, 2012 11:07 am Comments Off

With a heavy heart we report that James Conte passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Conte family.
The Town of Huntington lost one of the most dedicated officials when Assemblyman James Conte passed away on October 16, 2012.
Assemblyman Conte was a life-long resident of Huntington Station where he was born on January […]

Budget Deficit Worse Than Projected

October 16, 2012 7:13 am 2 Comments

After receiving the latest budget, the councilmen explained that he found out that the shortfall is not $7 million it is $9 million. Mr. Mayoka described the situation as similar to a run away train.

Press Conference on Parking Fees & Budget

October 15, 2012 2:28 pm Comments Off

Tonight (October 15) at 6pm a special news conference will take place to discuss issues with the budget for 2013.
Where: Huntington Train Station
Who: Gene Cook and Mark Mayoka
What: News about new options for next year’s budget
Commuters are being hit with a 1200% tax increase for parking fees.
and others fees.
Councilmen Gene Cook and Mark Mayoka as […]

Parking Garage Fee Hikes & October 16 Public Hearing

October 14, 2012 10:32 am 4 Comments

Dear Editor,
Did you know that the town of Huntington will be trying to raise the parking fees at the Long Island Railroad Station’s indoor parking garage from $50.00 per year to $600.00 per year? It seems like the best kept secret in Huntington because I travel the LIRR and the large majority of my fellow […]

Annual Pumpkin Festival By Greenlawn Historical Association

October 14, 2012 9:57 am Comments Off

If you have ever attended one of Greenlawn Historical Association’s annual events, you know how much effort they put into everything they do. The events they are most known for include their Annual Antique Fair and Pickle Festival. The Antique Fair was held last March and in September many local residents enjoyed the 33nd Annual […]