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Woodhull Students Visit DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor

December 15, 2011 11:44 pm Comments Off

It’s fun to watch kids get excited about learning. When 36 fifth grade SEARCH program students from Woodhull Intermediate School traveled to the DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor for a day of exploration and experimentation, plenty of intellectual fire power was put on display.
The youngsters have been immersed in a 16-week unit on […]

Huntington Superintendent Polansky Discusses Tax Cap Law

December 15, 2011 11:24 pm 1 Comment

A new state law that caps increases in property tax levies could require more than $1.5 million in future spending cuts in the Huntington School District, according to a recent in-depth presentation by district executives.
Superintendent James W. Polansky and Assistant Superintendent David H. Grackin utilized a PowerPoint presentation to explain the intricacies of the tax […]

Marcellino Conducts Virtual Town Hall Meeting

December 15, 2011 10:12 pm Comments Off

Senator Carl L. Marcellino held a Virtual Town Hall meeting to provide an opportunity for residents of the Fifth Senatorial District to interact with Senator Marcellino through a chat-room style format, and the response was incredible.
“I was thrilled to see so many people participate and really enjoyed ‘chatting’ on the issues that are important to them. […]

Pedestrian Killed on Jericho Turnpike – Huntington Station – 2nd Update

December 15, 2011 9:56 am Comments Off

A portion of Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station was closed early yesterday morning due to a fatal accident. At approximately 4:45 a.m. William Prucha, 45, of 5 Senate Lane, South Huntington was struck by a vehicle and killed. The accident took place near the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Evergreen Avenue.
Lewis Weill was driving a […]

New Years Eve Celebration At Cinema Arts Centre

December 15, 2011 7:22 am Comments Off

Saturday, December 31, 2011
Film, light gourmet food and drinks, and good company!
Share a champagne toast with delicious cake at midnight while watching the big ball drop in Times Square on the giant screen in the comfort and warmth of the Cinema’s Sky Room Cafe.
Light gourmet food will be served. A choice of one of three […]

Vehicle Broken into – Dix Hills

December 15, 2011 6:59 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Suffolk Police Second Squad Detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who broke into a vehicle and stole property at a residence located at Pineland Court in Dix Hills.
On Friday, October 28, 2011, at approximately 1:00 PM, an unidentified male broke the passenger side […]

Message From Bedel Saget

December 14, 2011 8:19 pm Comments Off

To all my supporters,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for joining my efforts to serve you as Commissioner of the Huntington Manor Fire Dept. Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful this time, but we should be very proud of our efforts and results. People who have never voted in a Fire District election came […]

Bicyclist Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

December 14, 2011 12:50 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a bicyclist last night. On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Buenaventura Sorto Vasquez was riding his bicycle on the shoulder heading northbound on Elwood Road. He entered the roadway and was struck by a 1995 Dodge, driven by Eric […]

Housing Choice Voucher Program Enrollment To Be opened for One Day – Dec. 19, 2011

December 14, 2011 9:38 am 2 Comments

The waiting list will be opened at 9:00 am on Monday, December 19 and will close the following day on December 20. People can apply online or they can pick up a paper copy at either the Huntington Housing Authority or at the Enrichment Center.

Village Of Huntington Bay Holds Toy Drive to Support The Pederson-Krag Center

December 14, 2011 8:16 am Comments Off

The Village of Huntington Bay is having its 10th annual Holiday gift drive for the children and teenagers at the Pederson-Krag Center in Huntington. Pederson-Krag is a mental health and addiction recovery Agency that provides services to hundreds of needy children and teenagers in the Huntington area. The Center has been hard hit by the economy and the loss […]