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COMMON CORE OVERHAUL LONG PAST DUE, SAYS RAIA

December 16, 2015 11:59 am Comments Off

Friday December 11 2015 Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) expressed his encouragement upon hearing the recent recommendations made by the Common Core Task Force. The draft report, which will be reviewed by the governor, calls for a complete overhaul of the flawed education system that was hastily adopted by New York State.
“The momentum for reform […]

Health Officials Conduct Large-Scale Training in Opioid Overdose Response for Staff of 11 Local School Districts

December 15, 2015 5:19 pm Comments Off

Bellone, Tomarken urge school districts to create policy regarding opioid overdose response
In an effort to reverse the rise in heroin and opioid-related deaths in Suffolk County, health officials on Monday conducted Opioid Overdose Response training for staff of 11 local school districts at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Milliken Technical Training Center in Oakdale. Participating […]

Huntington Elks Lodge Donates Hundreds of Dictionaries to Third Graders in South Huntington

December 15, 2015 2:47 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Elks Lodge donated hundreds of dictionaries to third-grade students at Maplewood and Birchwood Intermediate Schools as part of their philanthropic efforts within the Huntington community. Through initiatives like this, the Huntington Elks continue to implement the theme “Elks Care – Elks Share” as a foundation for their philanthropic efforts.

During November, Huntington Elks Past […]

Live Music at the Cinema Arts Centre, Dec. 17, 2015

December 14, 2015 12:01 pm Comments Off

Two Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriters – Michael Braunfeld and Meghan Cary – will be the featured performers during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue, Huntington) on Thursday, Dec. 17. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the Cinema’s Sky Room will be preceded by an open mic […]

LUPINACCI, RAIA CONGRATULATE FIRE CHIEFS OF THE YEAR

December 14, 2015 11:50 am Comments Off

Assemblymen Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) and Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) recently congratulated East Northport Fire Department Ex-Chief Joseph Ervin and Assistant Chief Daniel Heffernan for a valiant rescue effort amidst a raging house fire on May 4, 2014.

In a letter nominating Ervin and Heffernan for Fire Chief of the Year, First Assistant Chief Wayne Kifler, […]

Santa Visits the Centerport Fire Department

December 13, 2015 1:14 pm Comments Off

Above Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by ladder truck with the assistance of their helpers from the Centerport Fire Department.

With lights flashing and sirens blaring, Santa and his helpers from the Centerport Fire Department arrived by Ladder Truck at the Centerport firehouse where he spread holiday greetings for all. The evening began as the Harborfields High School […]

ASSEMBLY MUST ACT ON TOUGH DWI, DRUNK BOATING LAWS

December 13, 2015 12:59 pm Comments Off

No fewer than eight pieces of legislation designed to enact stiffer penalties for driving or boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs stalled in the New York State Assembly during the 2015 session. As the start of the 2016 session approaches, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R, C, I – South Huntington) is urging his Assembly […]

Handmade Gifts from the Heart Donated to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

December 13, 2015 12:52 pm Comments Off

Teaching her students the true meaning of giving to others was third grade teacher, Diane D’Allesandro’s, goal this holiday season. In lieu of a class party, her students at Burr Intermediate School in Commack, with the help of their parents and grandparents, created handmade needlepoint bookmarks to donate to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital just in […]

Bellone Administration Announces Hiring of Chief Deputy Commissioner for Economic Development

December 11, 2015 4:14 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on December 8th, 2015 the hiring of Theresa Ward as Chief Deputy Commissioner for Economic Development and Planning. Ward has more than 20 years of experience in private and public sector real estate development across the country, which includes serving as a senior policy advisor to New York City […]

COMMON CORE OVERHAUL LONG PAST DUE, SAYS RAIA

December 11, 2015 3:35 pm Comments Off

Today, Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) expressed his encouragement upon hearing the recent recommendations made by the Common Core Task Force. The draft report, which will be reviewed by the governor, calls for a complete overhaul of the flawed education system that was hastily adopted by New York State.
“The momentum for reform has picked up […]