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Little Shelter Chosen to Run Town Cat Shelter

December 23, 2017 5:32 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its December 13 meeting, selected the Little Shelter Animal Adoption Center to take over operation of the Town’s cat shelter.

The Board approved a five-year license agreement with the Elwood-based Little Shelter, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional five years. The selection followed a public hearing […]

Update: On The Arrest and Case of Carol Schlitt Attorney Allowed to Practice before the Supreme Court, 4 months Later Arrested on Embezzlement.

December 21, 2017 8:52 pm Comments Off

In June of 2016 Carol Schlitt a Huntington personal injury and malpractice attorney was admitted to practice law at the Supreme Court. There is less than one percent of all attorneys in the country are admitted to practice before this Court.
In an article from the Long Islander dated June 2, 2016 it stated “Schlitt called […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE SIGNS CESSPOOL BAN LEGISLATION INTO LAW

December 21, 2017 5:36 pm Comments Off

Closes Loophole in Latest Step In Fight to Improve Water Quality on Long Island

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today signed legislation banning the continued installation of cesspools that have been identified as a primary source of nitrogen pollution that has degraded water quality throughout Suffolk County, contributing to harmful algae blooms, beach closures and fish […]

Conditional Shellfishing Program Begins in Centerport Harbor

December 20, 2017 6:15 pm Comments Off

As a further indication of improving water quality in Huntington waters, the Town of Huntington and the State Department of Environmental Conservation have begun a conditional shellfish harvesting program in a previously uncertified portion of Centerport Harbor.

According to a directive issued to shellfish harvesters, the program began December 15 and […]

Northport Football Players Spend Saturday With Veterans

December 18, 2017 4:34 pm Comments Off

The Northport-East Northport varsity football team visited the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Dec. 9, 2017 to watch the Army vs. Navy game with the veterans.
This event was part of a series of activities the football team conducts with the veterans during their season. The team has had them as guests for a Friday […]

Hard Luck Café Concert at Cinema Arts Centre Features Carolann Solebello + Rich Lanahan & Gerry McKeveny

December 17, 2017 3:12 pm Comments Off

Singer-Songwriters Carolann Solebello and Rich Lanahan & Gerry McKeveny share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue, Huntington) on Thursday, Dec. 21. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the Cinema’s Sky Room will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10 […]

Suffolk County’s Best in Character and Sportsmanship

December 15, 2017 3:25 pm Comments Off

Harborfields’ boys junior varsity soccer team was recognized by Suffolk County Soccer Official’s Association for having the county’s best practices of character and sportsmanship on Dec. 6, 2017.
This recognition, given at the Suffolk Zone Awards dinner, speaks volumes about this team.
“They not only play the game well, but do so with class and character,” said […]

Joan Cergol Appointed by Democrats in Last Town Board Majority Meeting.

December 14, 2017 3:54 pm Comments Off

A “New Direction” for Huntington starts in January with the new leadership of Chad Lupinnaci, Ed Smyth and Gene Cook as the majority, yet Susan Berland (same ole same ole) does not let us down one more time going out the door. At last night’s December 13, 2017, the last democratically controlled town board meeting […]

STATEMENT FROM SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ON HANUKKAH

December 13, 2017 6:37 pm Comments Off

“Families all across Suffolk County will gather this evening to light the first candle of the eight day Hanukkah celebration. The Festival of Lights celebrates the perseverance of the Jewish faith in the face of oppression and renews the commitment to stand up to persecution. As families celebrate, it is a time for us to […]

Suffolk Health Commissioner Encourages Tobacco Users to Seek Help in Attempting to Break Their Addiction

December 13, 2017 6:34 pm Comments Off

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and illness in the U.S.

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken encourages residents who use tobacco to seek help in attempting to break their addiction by registering for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The program, which is free to Suffolk County residents, offers […]