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SCPD AWARDED $500,000 GRANT TO COMBAT GANGS

October 5, 2017 2:28 pm Comments Off

Funding Provided Through the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

Today October 5, 2017 Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini announced that Suffolk County has been awarded a
$500,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to further the department’s ongoing commitment to eradicating gangs from the communities it serves.

The […]

OPENING THE 2017 HUNTING SEASON IN NEW YORK STATE

October 2, 2017 1:27 pm Comments Off

Column from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua)

For many outdoor enthusiasts, few things are more exciting than the beginning of hunting season in New York State. Between small game and early bow season there are already hunters out in the woods, traveling our state and spending their hard-earned money at local businesses. Our Conference […]

Four Commack High School National Merit Semifinalists Named

October 1, 2017 12:52 pm Comments Off

Four of our Commack High School seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to compete for one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships. Winners will be announced in the spring and will share in scholarships totaling more than $33 million.
Congratulations to Raphael Iskra, Nicole LaReddola, Daniel Lee, and […]

Long Island Sons of Italy Columbus Day Parade Sunday October 8, 2017

October 1, 2017 12:46 pm Comments Off

“Columbus…The Legacy Continues 2017”
The Parade will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Huntington, New York on Main Street (Route 25A) at Noon in celebration of Columbus Day.

Grand Marshals: Robert Fonti-Suffolk County Legislative Liaison
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti-“America’s Got Talent” Singing Sensation
Special Guests Lou Kron and Columbus himself (aka Lou Gallo)

Parade hosted by: Town of […]

Huntington Holds October 2, 2017 Seminar to Help Struggling Homeowners

October 1, 2017 12:23 pm Comments Off

Sessions, spurred by state grant, will include information on reporting blight
As part of an effort spurred by a state grant, the Town of Huntington has scheduled three public programs aimed at helping struggling homeowners and at assisting residents who want to report examples of blight.
The events are designed to provide information that will […]

Remaining Country Pointe Affordable Units Available First Come, First Serve

September 16, 2017 8:12 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Community Development Agency, in cooperation with Beechwood Homes, LLC, is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications, on a first-come, first-served basis for three affordable townhouse units priced at $318,625 each at Country Pointe at Huntington. Country Pointe is a newly constructed condominium community located on East Fifth Street in […]

What Is Presidential Candidate Cuomo DOING?

September 14, 2017 6:20 pm Comments Off

School Superintendent of the Huntington Union Free School District #3 Jim Polansky is rightly shocked to hear in the media that Huntington High School has been named to the list that the Governor believes needs State troopers, help against gangs. Suffolk County Police commissioner Sini with his gang task force and Huntington High School are […]

South Huntington Man Partially Severs Hand in Saw Accident

September 10, 2017 3:05 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Huntington Manor Fire Department and Suffolk Police teamed up to assist a 40-year-man whose hand was partially severed while operating a power saw on Saturday morning, September 9, 2017, at about 9:45 a.m., at a home on Floral Avenue in South Huntington.
The victim was using the miniature circular saw to trim a […]

Elwood Community Welcomes New Principal At Middle School

August 31, 2017 8:30 pm Comments Off

Before the start of the new school year, students and families in the Elwood Union Free School District were invited to a special meet and greet with Elwood Middle School’s newest Principal, Dr. Christina Sapienza, on Aug. 24, 2017.
The district appointed Dr. Sapienza over the summer where she began her new position. The community arrived […]

Board Sets Hearing on Deer Hunting Code Revisions

August 30, 2017 5:45 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its August 15, 2017 meeting, set a September 19,2017 public hearing on proposed revisions to Town Code with respect to deer hunting, based on comments from residents since the code was amended two years ago to allow for bow hunting, subject to state regulations.
While noting that it is within the […]