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Petrone Declares Snow Emergency, Effective 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2017

February 8, 2017 5:56 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone declared an official snow emergency, effective at 12:01 a.m. February 9, 2017 and cancelled all activities and scheduled meetings at Town facilities.

“All of the forecasts indicate that this storm will include a significant snowfall, with the snow falling at a considerable rate for a good part of the […]

Trash Collection Cancelled On Thursday, February 9, 2017

February 8, 2017 3:25 pm Comments Off

Based on the forecast and timing of significant amounts of snow the Town of Huntington has decided to cancel residential trash collection on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The collection will not be rescheduled, the next scheduled trash collection for residents on Monday and Thursday trash collection routes will be Monday, February 13, 2017.
Residents are advised […]

ASSEMBLYMEN LUPINACCI, RAIA, JOIN COMMISSIONER SINI IN “THE UGLY TRUTH” AT ELWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

February 6, 2017 5:15 pm Comments Off

Seminar Providing Students with Information Needed to Combat Heroin
Epidemic in Suffolk County

Assemblyman Lupinacci speaks at “The Ugly Truth”

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci and Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia recently joined the Suffolk County Police Department and Commissioner Tim Sini at “The Ugly Truth,” a program geared at educating youth on the dangers of heroin and opioid abuse. […]

Elwood hosts Superintendent’s Forum

February 1, 2017 4:29 pm Comments Off

The Elwood Union Free School District invites community members to attend a special Superintendent’s Forum on Feb. 9, 2017 at 6 p.m., in the Elwood Middle School auditorium to discuss the district’s current facility challenges and share recommendations made by the district’s Facilities Committee.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Bossert will lead an open […]

RAIA APPROVES LEGISLATION HOLDING OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE

January 30, 2017 4:55 pm Comments Off

A statement from Assemblyman Andrew Raia

“Today, my colleagues and I in the State Assembly carried out the will of the people and passed legislation that would strip corrupt public officials of their taxpayer-funded pensions,” said Raia. “Any public official who chooses to use their position in power to break the law shouldn’t receive a dime […]

Elwood presents “The Ugly Truth”

January 16, 2017 4:28 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department along with the Elwood Union Free School District invites family members to “The Ugly Truth,” a heroin and prescription drug education and awareness program at Elwood Middle School on Feb. 1, 2017 at 7 p.m. The event is appropriate for those ages 12 and older and will guide the community […]

ANDREW RAIA APPOINTED TO CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP ROLE

January 12, 2017 3:11 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) has been assigned a new leadership role within the Assembly Minority for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Previously, Raia held the title of Deputy Minority Whip; however, this year he has been appointed Minority Whip.

“It is an honor to be trusted for this leadership role within the Conference,” said Raia. “I […]

Elwood School hosts robotics competition

December 23, 2016 5:48 pm Comments Off

Elwood Middle School proudly hosted one of the VEX IQ competitions on Dec. 15, 2016. The event was the largest one to date on Long Island as the school welcomed 30 different robot teams from eight different schools and organizations.
Presented by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, the event challenged teams of students […]

Elwood Soccer Star Named Scholar Athlete

December 21, 2016 10:05 am Comments Off

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School soccer player Andrew Lule, has been recognized by News 12 Long Island as a Scholar Athlete winner, sponsored by the Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Andrew was awarded $1,000 from the Bethpage Federal Credit Union on Dec. 14, 2016.
Only a select few are chosen each year by News 12 […]

December 7, 2016 2:09 pm Comments Off

After calling veterinarian after veterinarian on Long Island, Gabriel Randall a retired veteran, who is currently unemployed, was turned away from every one. His family cat, TIGGER who lived with him, his wife and his children had a broken leg. TIGGER needed help ASAP. The family was desperate and the veterinarians who did offer some […]