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Huntington Celebrates Hispanic Pride

October 18, 2011 5:45 am Comments Off

Town Hall Press Release
17th annual program honors community leaders, achieving students
Huntington, NY – More than 200 people joined with the Huntington Town Board and members of the Town’s Hispanic Task Force Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at the 17th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Program, an evening marked by performances of Peruvian music, the enjoyment of ethnic […]

Assemblyman Jim Conte Endorses Herb Morrow

October 17, 2011 6:01 am Comments Off

I have worked alongside Herb in his current position as Mayor of Huntington Bay. His leadership in Huntington Bay has demonstrated his strength at keeping taxes low and spending under control. He possesses the kind of common-sense approach which is needed in Town Hall. He will stand up for what is right with the kind […]

Copyright Infringement or Fair Use?

October 17, 2011 5:54 am 1 Comment

Today we seem to be spending our whole lives on a computer at home or somwhere else. It has become important that we understand Copyright law. This law has gotten a lot of attention in the last ten years. It has been the subject of scholarly discussion and lawsuits.
It has become increasingly difficult to say that you […]

The Second Silly Season Award Goes To….

October 16, 2011 5:37 am 3 Comments

Frank Petrone for directing Ken Lindahl to send around a very detailed letter reminding folks that their lawn signs may be confiscated if they don’t follow the letter of the law regarding political signs. We find this ironic especially during an election season where the lack of code enforcement in our town is a hot button issue. […]

Man Who Had Been Shot Before, Now Shot and Killed

October 14, 2011 7:28 am Comments Off

A Huntington man was shot and killed Thursday night, police said.
Cory Taylor-Culberth, 21, was pronounced dead at Huntington Hospital after police said he was shot in the torso just after 7:30 p.m. at a residence on Cutting Road in Huntington. Firefighters from the Greenlawn Fire Department responded to the emergency call and took Taylor-Culberth to […]

Questions To the 18th Legislative District Candidates

October 13, 2011 10:21 am Comments Off

There are currently many serious problems in the Town of Huntington including crime, a divided community and lack of trust for the local Government. These problems are extreme in the 18th legislative district. We currently have a school closed due to violence. That issue is not being addressed. Since the local Democrats can’t talk about their record, […]

Daniel Kissam House – Apple Festival, October 16

October 13, 2011 7:12 am Comments Off

The Huntington Historical Society presents the Apple Festival:
Daniel Kissam House
434 Park Avenue, Huntington
Sunday, October 16, 12pm – 4pm
Admission is free
Apple specialities, Haunted Barn, Old Fashioned Games, Scare Crow Making,
Historic Craft Demonstrations, Story Telling
Tours of the Kissam House

Conte Honors Huntington Manor Firefighter Holst

October 12, 2011 5:10 am 1 Comment

Assemblyman Jim Conte (R,I,C,WF-Huntington Station) today joined members of the Huntington Manor Fire Department, relatives, and friends to honor volunteer firefighter Richard Holtz during a ceremony at the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial on Albany’s Empire State Plaza. Richard, who died tragically in 2009 in the line of duty after responding to a pre-dawn […]

Town Board Expenses: Update

October 11, 2011 9:46 pm 3 Comments

This statement, which was received as part of our FOIL request from the Town, was misleading:
1) Instead of receiving a town-issued cell phone, Mark Cuthbertson and Glenda Jackson opted to receive a monthly stipend to be applied toward the cost of using their personal cell phones for Town business (other Town officials have made the same choice and […]

October Is Bully Prevention Month

October 10, 2011 1:05 am Comments Off

If you haven’t already heard, October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying has always been a serious issue. Because of advances in technology, the weaponry available to bullies today is more dangerous and can leave longer-lasting scars. Bullying is done in schools, in local communities and now social networks and mobile phones. It extends beyond […]