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Centerport Fire Department Installation of Officers and Awards

June 4, 2012 8:45 am Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently held their 114th Annual Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony. Master-of-Ceremonies Commissioner Harry Acker introduced Board Members Chairman Peter Gunther and Commissioners Dr. Jack Geffken, Gus Zeis, and Kurt Martin. Following an Invocation by Chaplain Paul Heglund, Commissioner Gunther administered the oath-of-office to Chief of Department Andrew Stevenson. Chief Stevenson […]

New Superintendent For South Huntington Schools

June 3, 2012 12:20 pm Comments Off

A reception will be held to officially welcome Dr. Bennardo to the community on Saturday, June 9th, from 10 AM to 11 AM in the Walt Whitman South Cafeteria, This is an open invitation to the South Huntington community to come and meet the district’s new leader.

Sawmill Students Take First Place in National Science League

June 3, 2012 7:56 am Comments Off

Commack’s Mandracchia-Sawmill fourth grade National Science League students have done it again! For the fourth time since 2005, the team has earned first place in the national competition.
This was a stellar year for the National Science League teams at Mandracchia Sawmill Intermediate School. Both the third grade and fifth grade teams ranked second nationally, only […]

Bomb Scare False Alarm

June 2, 2012 8:34 am Comments Off

On Friday, June 1, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct officers responded to a call of a backpack left unattended

Message From Candidate Labate

June 2, 2012 8:18 am 1 Comment

In a recent campaign mailer, Congressman Steve Israel published the results of his Priorities Survey. When asked for a comment, Stephen Labate said, “It is time for Steve Israel to start telling the truth about his record and what he supports. His comments are complete mischaracterizations of the truth, especially regarding Medicare and Social Security”.

Peter Nichols On The Meyer’s Farm Deal & TDR’s

June 1, 2012 7:31 am Comments Off

This has more to do with ‘equal protection under the law’ than it does with TDR’s, RMM’s and RM3’s. Take your pick, but the law should apply equally to everyone – not favor the well connected, the loudest screamers or those trying to look smart by tossing around abbreviations.

Finley Inducts 91 into Junior Honor Society

May 31, 2012 5:30 am Comments Off

In the Huntington School district, the J. Taylor Finley Middle School National Junior Honor Society chapter inducted 91 current seventh graders into its ranks during a Monday evening ceremony. The ceremony included many traditional elements, including a candle lighting segment and a member pledge.
Faculty advisors Amy Hughes and Phyllis Sadusky beamed during much of the […]

Washington Drive Students Honor Memorial Day

May 31, 2012 4:31 am Comments Off

Students of Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District showed their American spirit in honor of Memorial Day during their annual kindergarten performance. Donning red, white and blue, the kindergartners waved American flags and handmade firecracker crafts while singing familiar tunes such as “America the Beautiful,” “Grand Old Flag,” and a touching […]

Chamber Of Commerce Appoints Eight New Board Members

May 31, 2012 3:46 am Comments Off

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce has welcomed new members to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors.

Letter From Councilman Mark Mayoka

May 30, 2012 4:10 pm Comments Off

Councilman Mark Mayoka’s investigation into the prepared re-bonding resolution yielded $300,000.00 in savings.