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Friends of Huntington Public Library 5th Annual Book Sale

September 30, 2013 4:20 pm Comments Off

The Friends of the Huntington Public Library have scheduled their 5th Annual Book Sale from Wednesday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct.6 to raise funds to benefit the library’s programs.
We will have a full range of used books -hardcover and paperback, fiction and non fiction, adult and children/teen as well as movie dvds and music cds […]

Elwood Middle School Teacher Recognized in National Publication

September 30, 2013 4:06 pm Comments Off

With the grant he secured, Mr. McGuire has taught his students how to use computer-aided manufacturing and a computer numerical control router system to design and manufacture toys that are later donated to local children.

Section Of New York Avenue To Be Named After Late Assemblyman James D. Conte

September 30, 2013 11:49 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Sen. Carl Marcellino and Sen. John Flanagan will join The family of the late Assemblyman James D. Conte to designate a section of New York Avenue as the “Assemblyman James D. Conte Memorial Highway.” Conte represented the Town of Huntington and surrounding areas in the Assembly for 24 years […]

Huntington’s STEM School Will Move Forward Without Additional Grant Funding

September 29, 2013 12:59 pm 1 Comment

Huntington School District officials recently learned that they will not be receiving the grant they were hoping for. Below is a statement from HUFSD Superintendent Jim Polansky.
As discussed, since the decision was made in early July to initiate the STEM Magnet program, we knew that all was already in place to move forward with fidelity. As a […]

Over-Development & Poor Planning Is Adversely Impacting Our Water, Air and Quality Of Life

September 29, 2013 11:02 am 1 Comment

Dan Gulizio was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Greater Huntington Civic Group. Mr. Gulizio is a resident of Huntington and has worked as a professional planner on Long Island for nearly 25 years.

Student Spirit Shines at Harborfields Homecoming 2013

September 27, 2013 8:00 am Comments Off

Students, staff and community residents of the Harborfields Central School District gathered in late September for the district’s annual homecoming celebration.

Huntington Station Business Social and Networking Event

September 26, 2013 7:18 am Comments Off

When: Thursday Sep. 26th 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Huntington Business Incubator, 1268 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY 11746, Park at Station Sports or municipal lot behind 711.
Who: ONLY FOR HUNTINGTON STATION BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS.
What: Meet other local business owners, entrepreneurs and learn about all the resources available to take your business to the next level in […]

Local Principal Speaks at Hearing on Common Core

September 24, 2013 7:09 am Comments Off

Michelle Marino who is principal at the Southdown Primary School in the HUFSD testified at a regional public hearing of the New York State Senate Education Committee on the “Regents Reform Agenda: Assessing Our Progress.”

Photos From Pickle Festival 2013

September 23, 2013 6:26 am Comments Off

Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness Program

September 22, 2013 11:50 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci will be sponsoring a Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Program on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m at the South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. During the event, representatives from the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management will be on hand to provide residents with tips on how to prepare […]