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Common Core Changes Expressed by Gov. Coumo, Lupinacci Response

September 4, 2015 11:02 am Comments Off

Statement on Common Core from Assembly Member – Lupinacci September 3rd 2015
“Today is a monumental day for the future of New York State’s public education system, as Governor Cuomo has finally decided to reconsider his highly controversial education reforms,” said Lupinacci, following the Governor’s announcement. “Since budgetary proceedings, my Assembly minority colleagues […]

Hunting Allowed in “1C” Suffolk County – Town to Change Weapons Law Not Hunting Law

September 4, 2015 10:37 am Comments Off

Social media and other media outlets who are covering this story about “allowing” deer hunting in Huntington have the issue wrong according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC ) and the current laws. Many residents from Asharoken and Eaton’s Neck packed Huntington Town Hall at the August board meeting over the concern about […]

LUPINACCI HONORS NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT IN SOUTH HUNTINGTON

September 3, 2015 2:18 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently joined the South Huntington community in celebrating William James Burton, of Boy Scout Troop 406, being granted the rank of Eagle. Burton, the second in his family to achieve this distinct honor, was joined by his family, friends, and fellow Boy Scouts this past Saturday.
“Today, we gather to celebrate […]

Throwback Thursdays from December 12, 2012

September 3, 2015 1:04 pm Comments Off

Petrone Votes a Raise for Himself & Cuts White Collar Union Pay
Huntington’s white-collar workers union have agreed to a concession package that includes a two year pay freeze, a lag payroll for 2013 and a 10% health insurance contribution in the same budget year that Supervisor Petrone voted himself a $4360.00 pay increase. The approximately 200 member union membership, voted […]

Centerport Fire Dept Softball Champs

September 3, 2015 12:12 pm Comments Off

Centerport FD Takes First Place in Huntington Firemen’s Softball League
The Centerport Fire Department Softball Team captured the Huntington Town Firemen’s Softball League Championship, having finished the season with an outstanding record of 21-3. Team members pictured, kneeling from left are: Mike Gunther, Kyle McLaughlin, Tom Boyd, Brian Ciafardoni, Nick Malico and Brianna Simpson. Standing: A.J. […]

Ethics Board Meeting Today September 2nd 3:30pm Room 114

September 2, 2015 12:05 pm Comments Off

Today September 2nd 2015 the Ethics Board will have a meeting in room 114 at town hall starting at 3:30pm. All are
welcome. Join others to see what the Ethics Board is meeting about.

Town of Huntington Takes Steps to Make Woodbury Road Safer

September 1, 2015 1:30 pm Comments Off

Improved signage, trimmed trees first phase of improvements by Town.
Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and Highway Superintendent Peter Gunther announce that the Town has implemented the first phase of the consultant’s recommendations to improve traffic safety on Woodbury Road.
Town Highway Department workers trimmed trees along the shoulder of the road, which runs 2.5 miles from […]

Boat Safety Measures for 2015 Lighthouse Music Fest Implemented

September 1, 2015 11:20 am Comments Off

5 mph speed limit, increased patrols in area around September 5 Lighthouse Music Fest event.
Huntington will again impose measures aimed at ensuring that boaters wanting to attend the Huntington Lighthouse’s annual Music Fest September 5 can enjoy the event and leave safely.
The Town will again impose a 5 mph speed limit within half a […]

Town Officials Invite Reporters Onto School District Property Without Knowledge or Consent of HUFSD Officials

August 24, 2015 8:17 am Comments Off

On August 10, 2015, Town Hall officials took it upon themselves to create a photo op on the grounds of the HUFSD. They did not bother to clear it with Huntington School District officials. Superintendent Jim Polansky became aware of it when school district employees informed him that there were media crews talking to kids […]

Honorees Chosen for 6th Annual Huntington Awareness Day Parade

August 21, 2015 6:40 pm Comments Off

The longtime commander of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Second Precinct will be the grand marshal and
honors will be bestowed on a police officer wounded in the line of duty, a 101-year-old wartime aircraft worker, a volunteer chaplain at the VA medical center and two families with longtime contributions to the community as the Sixth […]