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Twenty-two Additional Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

July 30, 2012 4:44 pm Comments Off

New York State is currently investigating one human case that is being considered as probable for West Nile virus. The individual was hospitalized for several days and has fully recovered. Confirmation of West Nile virus will be dependent on the results of further testing.

Details Regarding Town Bond Rating Raise Red Flags

July 29, 2012 10:32 pm 2 Comments

Much has been discussed lately regarding the Town of Huntington’s bond rating and it’s future implications so we at “The Huntingtonian” feel compelled to research the issue and come to some conclusions regarding this very important financial issue facing the town.

Scenes From Finnegan’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

July 29, 2012 2:59 pm Comments Off

Despite the rain the celebration to commemurate Finnegan’s 100th anniversary on Saturday evening was a huge success.

East Northport Fire Department Fair and Parade

July 28, 2012 1:31 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department will be hosting their annual Fireman’s Fair starting Wednesday, August 1, and continuing through Saturday, August 4. The festivities begin with a parade featuring fire trucks, firefighters, and marching bands from 20 departments, starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1. The parade kicks off at Larkfield Road and Clay Pitts Road, and continues north on Larkfield Road to the firehouse and fairgrounds.

Suffolk County Police Arrested Three Clerks And a Customer During a State Liquor Authority Check

July 28, 2012 1:14 pm Comments Off

Officers from the Second Precinct Crime Section and Community Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) conducted a New York State Liquor Authority checks at six convenience stores, between 9:15 pm. and 11:15 p.m. Three of the stores failed inspection and sold alcoholic beverages to undercover agents.

Town Board Approves Public Hearing to Abolish Elective Highways Superintendent Position

July 24, 2012 10:48 pm 2 Comments

At the July 24th, 2012 meeting of the Huntington Town Board, three last minute resolutions were passed which schedules public hearings on the following matters. The public hearings for the matters listed below will be held on August 14th, at Huntington Town Hall. All three resolutions passed by three to two votes with Councilman Mark Mayoka and Eugene Cook voting no to all three. Both Councilmen stated that these resolutions were slipped through very quickly and more time was needed to absorb what was being proposed.

The Pawn Shop & The Limestone Statue

July 22, 2012 7:57 pm 26 Comments

The photo above: 1000 New York Avenue after it had been acquired by the Town because they said it was an eye sore for nearly a decade. The photo was taken in September of 2009. Promises were made for a Pedestrian Plaza. According to various press releases and promises from local politicians the project completion date […]

Tunisia Unleashed: figuratively and literally

July 22, 2012 1:55 pm Comments Off

Savannah Trifiro is a Centerport native that graduated from Harborfields High School in 2011. She now attends Villanova University and is working toward degrees in Communication, Cultural Studies, and Spanish. Her deepest passions lie in travelling and photojournalism, and she hopes to work for a magazine in the future that allows for such. A bit […]

Marcellino Will Examine Laws & Regulations On Boating Safety

July 20, 2012 9:26 pm Comments Off

Senator Marcellino was recently contacted by the family of Victoria Gaines, the young girl who tragically lost her life in the Oyster Bay July 4th boating accident, to enlist his help in ensuring greater safety measures on New York waters.

Chad Lupinacci Announced As 10th Assembly District Candidate

July 19, 2012 6:23 pm Comments Off

Huntington Republican Committee Chairwoman Toni Tepe and Suffolk Republican Committee Chairman John LaValle announced that they will be supporting Chad Lupinacci of Huntington Station to run in Conte’s place this November