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Practice Next To Arsenic Mountain

September 24, 2012 8:36 pm 3 Comments

This photo was taken on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Athletes practice at Manor Field with contaminated soil in the background from the Avalon Bay Huntington Station construction site.

Town of Huntington to Acquire Carpenter Farm

September 17, 2012 7:43 pm Comments Off

The parcel will be used for continued agricultural uses, the reconstruction of some of the farm buildings, and activities consistent with a passive park to include the creation of recreational trails and educational/interpretive uses.

Controversial Subdivision Approved in Cold Spring Harbor’s Historic District

September 7, 2012 9:32 pm 1 Comment

On June 20th, 2012 the Town of Huntington Planning Board approved a subdivision known as Goose Hill Plat, which is located in Cold Spring Harbor. The approval will add two more homes on the site in addition to the existing Captains House located on the middle parcel. The location of the parcels is on the […]

Town of Huntington Economic Development Corporation Meeting Held

September 4, 2012 9:56 pm 1 Comment

Five resolutions were approved at the Town of Huntington’s Economic Development meeting held on September 4th.

Update: Construction Begins at Proposed Huntington Station Plaza

August 28, 2012 5:03 pm 2 Comments

Mr. Carter Stated that “Site preparation has begun for construction of the plaza in front of 1000 New York Avenue.

Once Again Avalon Bay Is Not In Compliance With Soil Management Plan

August 26, 2012 9:24 pm Comments Off

It is especially disturbing that these contaminated soil piles are in such close proximity to Huntington Country Farms and furthermore even closer to Manor Field.

MTA Payroll Tax Deemed Unconstitutional

August 23, 2012 3:50 pm Comments Off

The lawsuit was brought by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, a Republican, whose county, which lies on the western half of Long Island, is located within the taxing district.

More Whac-a-Mole From Town Spokesperson A.J. Carter

August 21, 2012 11:36 am 1 Comment

We recently published two stories about elected officials being stonewalled in obtaining pertinent financial information in the use of public money. One was regarding a request made by Councilman Mark Mayoka, the other by Councilman Gene Cook. Prior to publishing the stories we asked for comments from Town Hall. As is typical, they simply ignored […]

Breaking News: Call for Abolishing Elected Highway Superintendent Withdrawn

August 17, 2012 4:50 pm 2 Comments

The Town of Huntington issues this statement with respect to departmental restructuring:
‘There was a productive meeting today with relevant department heads to discuss how,through cooperation and sharing, the Town could realize significant savings in the areas of maintaining Town roads and Town facilities without changing the organizational structure of Town departments. Among the areas identified […]

Overwhelming Support for Town Highway Superintendent Position to Remain as Elected Post

August 15, 2012 12:09 am 3 Comments

An overwhelming majority of the residents who spoke are in favor of keeping the office of Highway Superintendent as an independently elected position.