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Harborfields Valedictorian & Salutatorian

June 14, 2012 4:14 am Comments Off

Harborfields Central School District is pleased to name Bridget Greene as the Class of 2012 Valedictorian and Cyril Danielkutty as Class Salutatorian.
Throughout her academic career, Brideget Greene has worked diligently to demonstrate the characteristics of the Harborfields “Tradition of Excellence.” It is with great pride that the district recognizes her achievements.
With success in all areas academic, athletic […]

Huntington Synagogue Names New Cantor

June 14, 2012 3:30 am Comments Off

Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Ave.) has named Deborah Zeitlen to be its new cantor as of July 1, 2012. In this position, Cantor Zeitlen will be responsible for leading services with the rabbi, co-officiating at life-cycle events, teaching bar and bat mitzvah students, teaching prayer and providing pastoral counseling. She succeeds Cantor […]

Prometheus – Movie Review

June 13, 2012 8:54 am Comments Off

Prometheus is a very intriguing and highly enjoyable ride, which is so much more ambitious than a typical summer film and a true return to form for Ridley Scott, if not quite as great as his finest outings.

The Facts on the Meyer’s Farm TDR and Deshon Drive Zoning Change

June 12, 2012 9:20 pm 2 Comments

On May 22, 2012 the Huntington Town Board held a public hearing pertaining to an application to convert Meyer’s Farm into a park area and, changing the zoning at the Tribune parcel, located on Deshon Drive, in Melville. The public hearing was well attended and speakers from both sides of the issue spoke passionately while […]

Text Message Scam

June 12, 2012 4:26 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department’s Identity Theft Unit is warning residents of a cell phone text message phishing scam that is intended to trick the receiver into divulging personal financial information.
Suffolk Police have become aware of a scam in which a text message is sent to a person’s cell phone alleging he/she is the recipient […]

Growing To Give

June 12, 2012 1:26 pm Comments Off

Ten religious congregations have committed themselves to donating to food banks vegetables that they will grow this season at new gardens dedicated for that purpose, most on their own property.
The congregations are part of an Interfaith Community Service Garden Project developed by the Long Island Community Agriculture Network, a Huntington-based organization fiscally sponsored by the […]

Summer Arts Program For Huntington Students

June 12, 2012 5:36 am Comments Off

Registration has resumed for the summer arts enrichment program in the Huntington School District now that the Huntington Arts Council has stepped up and agreed to become the program’s sponsor.
Classes will be held at Huntington High School from 8-11:50 a.m. from June 25 through July 20. (No classes will be held July 4 in observance […]

Jack Abrams Retires from Museum Curator Post

June 11, 2012 9:11 am Comments Off

The founder of the Huntington School District’s School Heritage Museum and the only curator the institution has ever had is retiring. Jack Abrams has stepped down from his part-time post after 25 years of service.
“Jack is clearly a Huntington School District icon,” Superintendent James W. Polansky said. “His knowledge of and history with the community […]

Talented Percussionist Wins Numerous Honors

June 11, 2012 8:46 am Comments Off

Commack High School senior Daniel Gillen’s rhythmic abilities and outstanding performance in instrumental music have been recognized nationally.

Two Men Arrested In Huntington Station For Selling Alcohol To A Minor

June 10, 2012 6:08 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested two Huntington Station men after they were caught selling alcohol to a minor during an underage alcohol sting.
An underage volunteer, acting as an agent with the Suffolk County Police Department, entered 10 businesses in the Second Precinct with the intent to purchase alcohol on June 9 as part of an […]