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Town Of Huntington And New York Blood Center Holding Blood Drive

December 29, 2018 7:00 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington and the New York Blood Center are holding a Community Blood Drive in response to an emergency blood shortage Friday, January 4, from 8:00am to 3:30pm at the Town’s Community Center in the Big H Shopping Center, located at 809 New York Avenue.

“Please donate this life-saving gift. Local hospitals need your […]

Huntington Enacts Dual-Stream Recycling, Parking Violations Amnesty Program

December 28, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

At its December 18 meeting, the Town Board voted to enact dual-stream recycling starting in January 2019, established a parking violations amnesty program with fines payable at a 40% discount, and scheduled public hearings for the January 22, 2019 Town Board Meeting.

In response to the collapse of the global recycling market, the Town Board voted […]

Elwood Kindergartners Make Gingerbread Houses

December 27, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

During the week of Dec. 17, kindergartners at Harley Avenue Primary School in the Elwood Union Free School District got into the holiday spirit by constructing and decorating gingerbread houses. Students each invited a loved one to visit during the afternoon and had help building their creations. Many parents and loved ones helped by donating […]

School Superintendents And PTA Members Send Letter To Suffolk County Legislature Urging Passage Of Vaping Legislation

December 24, 2018 8:51 pm Comments Off

Legislator Spencer’s Bill Would Restrict Flavored Vape Products Across the County

Suffolk County Superintendents, administrators and PTA members are urging bi-partisan passage of IR 2128 in the Suffolk County Legislature that would restrict the sale of flavored vapor products in Suffolk County. The bill, which has been introduced by Legislator William “Doc” Spencer, is the latest […]

Film Producer Jeff Waxman To Attend Huntington Opening Of His New Film, VICE

December 24, 2018 8:36 pm Comments Off

On Wednesday, December 26th at 6:30 Jeff Waxman, the Executive Producer of the new Dick Cheney comedy biopic, Vice, will be attending and discussing a screening of the film at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre. Jeff will be attending the screening and participating in an audience Q&A after the film.

Jeff Waxman is a Long Island resident who has produced […]

EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ANNOUNCED BY TOWN – PRESS CONFERENCE 11AM DECEMBER 4TH

December 2, 2018 4:47 pm Comments Off

A RESOLUTION WILL BE PRESENTED ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2018
AT THE HUNTINGTON TOWN BOARD MEETING AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH THE ACQUISITION OF
NATIONAL GRID’S 250 ACRE NORTHPORT POWER PLANT BY
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE
PRESS CONFERENCE AT 11 AM TOWN HALL

HUNTINGTON, LONG ISLAND – At the December 4, 2018 town board meeting, a resolution which will be […]

Town Of Huntington Ethics Board To Hold Quarterly Meeting On Friday November 30

November 22, 2018 12:00 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Ethics Board will be holding its quarterly meeting on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Room 304 of Huntington Town Hall.

When: Friday, November 30, 2018, 10:00am
Where: Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Room 304, Huntington, NY 11743

PCLI Newsroom Leadership Panel Rescheduled for Nov. 29 at Newsday

November 22, 2018 12:00 pm Comments Off

The Press Club of Long Island’s panel discussion on newsroom leadership that was recently postponed because of snow has been rescheduled for THURSDAY, NOV. 29, at 7 p.m. in the NEWSDAY CAFETERIA.
RSVP: PressclubofLI@gmail.com
In a hyper-partisan era when journalists are ridiculed daily, the role of newsroom manager has become ever more critical to maintaining staff morale and […]

Huntington Harbor Parade of Lights Needs Your Participation!

November 21, 2018 10:49 pm Comments Off

Huntington Lighthouse PARADE OF LIGHTS: A lighted maritime extravaganza that draws thousands of landlubbers to the shores of Huntington Harbor.

For all you fairweather boaters… the forecast is good for Friday so there are no excuses! It’s not too late!

Get your entry form in NOW to be a part of this year’s boat parade.

Help to make it spectacular!

Use the forms […]

Health Advisory Issued For Huntington Harbor

November 21, 2018 10:06 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) has issued an advisory to take precautions before recreating in Huntington Harbor near the Huntington Sewer District Wastewater Treatment facility effluent discharge located near the head of the harbor. The advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution following a pipe break resulting in the […]