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Bellone Signs Transfer of First Tax Delinquent Properties to the Suffolk County Landbank into Law

June 11, 2016 1:54 am Comments Off

Transfer will Bring Money to the County Through Land Acquisition Fee and Put Properties Back on the Tax Rolls
Suffolk County Executive was joined by Legislators Tom Cilmi and Monica Martinez, NYS DEC and environmental organizations to sign into law the transfer of tax liens on four delinquent, environmentally distressed properties to the Suffolk County Landbank. […]

2016 Walt Whitman Salutatorian Announced

June 11, 2016 1:40 am Comments Off

“This award means a lot, not just for myself but for my family too,” said Gabrielle Ramirez, our 2016 Walt Whitman Salutatorian. “My parents came here as immigrants wanting to create a better life for me and my sister Epi, and they have always told us to take advantage of all the opportunities here in […]

2016 Walt Whitman Valedictorian Announced

June 10, 2016 5:34 pm Comments Off

Congratulations to the 2016 Walt Whitman Valedictorian Misha Patel. Working hard at everything she does has always been characteristic of Misha. From as early as she can remember, her parent’s strong work ethic, coupled with passionate teachers’ have been strong influences. “This award is a real honor and important because it’s a good representation of […]

Over 1,000 Residents, Civic Groups, and Local Businesses Oppose Proposed Villadom Mall And Urge Attendance At Upcoming June 22 Planning Board Hearing To Voice Concerns

June 9, 2016 5:28 pm Comments Off

All Say Town Should Not Amend Comprehensive Plan to Accommodate Another Strip Mall
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 7:00 pm, the Town of Huntington Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider re-writing the Town’s Comprehensive Plan to accommodate the Villadom Mall, a massive and unprecedented 56-acre, 486,000 square-foot strip mall — larger than […]

Peter Max Unveils Muhammad Ali Tribute Ahead of LI Exhibition

June 8, 2016 12:50 pm Comments Off

PETER MAX – A RETROSPECTIVE – 1960-2016

A newly-curated collection by artist legend, Peter Max’s exquisite paintings will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a presentation at LaMantia Gallery, Northport’s premier fine art gallery. Peter Max will make two very special appearances at the gallery and all appearances are complimentary and open to the […]

Healthy Suffolk: Free Program Helps Participants to Reduce Risk of Diabetes

June 8, 2016 12:44 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken invite residents who are at risk for developing type-2 diabetes to participate, free of charge, in the county- administered National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The program supports moderate behavior changes and has proven to reduce risk in those who are at risk […]

Huntington Manor FD Responds to Dump Truck Fire On Park Ave

June 8, 2016 12:08 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department was dispatched to a fire that engulfed a 10-wheel dump truck on Park Avenue north of Jericho Turnpike, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at about 5:45 a.m. Three Huntington Manor fire engines and 12 firefighters responded and quickly had the blaze under control. Units were under the command of Chief Frank McQuade and Assistant […]

Police and Code Enforcement Act on Search Warrants Produce Multiple Summonses at Two Huntington Station Houses

June 7, 2016 12:45 pm Comments Off

Town of Huntington Code Enforcement officers, working with Suffolk County police, recently executed search warrants at two locations suspected of having illegal apartments and, having discovered multiple violations of Town code, issued a total of 17 summonses.
Code Enforcement became aware of the first location, 104 W. 21st Street, after Code Enforcement officers drove by the […]

Deadline Extended for Country Pointe Lottery

June 7, 2016 12:35 pm Comments Off

Eleven income-restricted townhouses will be available in 76-unit development adjacent to Avalon Huntington Station

The Town of Huntington and the Huntington Community Development Agency have extended until August 12, 2016 the deadline for submitting applications for the lottery for eleven affordable townhouse units within the 76-unit Country Pointe at Huntington development.
The development, being built by Beechwood […]

Three Teens Arrested After Driving Recklessly on ATV and Dirt Bikes in Huntington on Park Ave

June 6, 2016 2:15 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested three teens who were riding dirt bikes and an ATV in a reckless manner in Huntington yesterday.
Second Precinct Police Officer James Garside observed two dirt bikes and an ATV driving recklessly southbound on Park Avenue at approximately 4:50 p.m Sunday, June 5, 2016. Officer Garside followed the suspects to Berkeley […]