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2011 East Northport Annual Festival

September 7, 2011 11:03 am Comments Off

The East Northport Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Festival offers residents and surrounding communities an opportunity to come out and meet their neighbors, see old friends and get to know why East Northport is a great community to live and work. Our annual festival features: magic shows, sidewalk sales, exhibits, craft vendors, great food, petting zoo, […]

FEMA Offers Assistance For Loss Of Property & Wages

September 6, 2011 3:04 pm Comments Off

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Available
Release Date: September 3, 2011
Residents who are unemployed as a direct result of the recent flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Irene may be eligible for weekly benefit payments under the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program, state and federal officials announced today.”The DUA program extends coverage to self-employed people, farm workers […]

Closing Of Jack Abrams – Past, Present & Future – Week 3

September 6, 2011 11:12 am 3 Comments

The closing of the Jack Abrams school can be directly tied to decades of discriminatory housing practices in the Town of Huntington. These housing practices can be traced back to prior to the destruction that is referred to as “Urban Renewal” and continues all the way through to the most recent Town Council meetings.
In 1969, […]

“We would like to pledge our support for Dennis Garetano”- Rich McGrath & Joe Fusaro

September 5, 2011 9:10 pm 2 Comments

In advance of the September 13th Independence Party primary for the 17 LD of Suffolk County, we would like to pledge our support for Dennis Garetano. Mr. Garetano’s record as a fiscal watchdog while serving as a member of South Huntington’s Board of Education is well known. In his eight years of service, he was an articulate advocate for fighting state and […]

Dennis Garetano – Campaign Kick Off Rescheduled Due To Irene

September 5, 2011 8:56 am Comments Off

The new date For Dennis Garetano’s Fundraiser will be tomorrow, September 6 at the Kick Start Saloon, located at 118 West Hills Road. The event was originally set for last week but was rescheduled due to Hurricane Irene. Dennis Garetano is running for Suffolk County Legislator -17th District. The 17th District is comprised of parts of Huntington, […]

Stay-cation Ideas – Venetian Shores

September 2, 2011 10:39 am Comments Off

If you have not had the pleasure of visiting Venetian Shores and Beach Hut in Lindenhurst this summer season, this weekend is the last opportunity of the year. This is a great place for people of all ages. There is a beach and sprinkler park for the kids. Adults can enjoy the live music while sipping […]

Dessert Trifle – Great For Labor Day Gatherings

September 2, 2011 8:24 am Comments Off

This simple and easy recipe is made with only a few ingredients and can be made in no time. It requires no baking and yet it is pretty to look at and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
cool whip
pound cake
fresh strawberries, blueberries and bananas
Trifle bowl as pictured above or other glass (or plastic) serving dish
1. Prepare […]

Hard Luck Cafe Series Resumes at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre, Sept. 15

September 1, 2011 11:55 pm Comments Off

Hard Luck Café Series Resumes at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre, Sept. 15
Singer-Songwriters Elaine Romanelli and Ron Renninger are Slated to Perform
Singer-songwriters Elaine Romanelli and Ron Renninger will be the featured performers when the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre’s Sky Room resumes on Thursday, Sept. 15, […]

Press Release: Huntington Highway Superintendent

August 31, 2011 3:41 pm Comments Off

William Naughton, Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Huntington would like to thank the public for their cooperation and patience while his department clears the roads after Hurricane Irene. It is estimated 1,200 trees are down or damaged at this time.
Mr. Naughton stated that, “Town Highway crews have been out since Sunday, 6:00AM with […]

Greater Huntington Civic Group Fundraiser – A Big Success

August 27, 2011 3:31 pm Comments Off

On Wednesday, August 24, nearly 100 people showed up for the Greater Huntington Civic Group’s (GHCG) first fundraiser. The event was held at the Harbor Club in Huntington. Steven Spucces, the group’s founder and President said he was thrilled that the event was filled to capacity. “It shows that the people are supportive of what we […]