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Closing Of Jack Abrams School – Past, Present & Future – Week 5

October 4, 2011 8:35 am 4 Comments

Note: Normally, the Huntingtonian provides very specific details in our stories. In this story, we make reference to homeless shelters, sober houses, and other homes that are owned by the Town. Because of the delicate nature of the situation and because children are involved, we have decided not to release the addresses of these dwellings. […]

Murals Bloom At Gateway Garden

October 3, 2011 7:16 pm 1 Comment

Standing tall or small, with tiny fingers dipped in paint or bigger hands wielding brushes, more than 70 volunteer adults and children painted for more than a month during this past summer to create 5 murals now gracing Gateway Park Organic Community Garden in Huntington Station.
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the community of gardeners and painters […]

Taxpayers Subsidize The Don Pius Scholarship

September 27, 2011 5:42 pm 1 Comment

The Don Pius scholarship was established several years ago as part of a deal that the Town Board made with this notorious landlord. Pius is especially well known in the Huntington School district since his more than 70 homes in that school district are eyesores in the community and have many school aged children living in them. […]

Two Men Honored For 50 Years Of Service

September 24, 2011 10:33 am Comments Off

We asked Frank what he felt his most memorable moments were during his 50 years. Frank stated ” that going to fires and helping to put out those fires to help people” is his fondest memory. Frank has so many good memories about his service to the Huntington Fire Department over 50 plus years.
Douglas Marchi […]

Veterans Come Out in Support of a Cell Tower

September 15, 2011 7:39 pm Comments Off

On September 8th, about 50 people attended the ZBA meeting at Town Hall. The majority of people in attendance were there to witness a case about a request for special use permit and variance for the purpose of erecting a 100 foot flagpole with cellular antennas and install related equipment. The applicants were Metro PCS NY LLC and Clear-wire Legacy, LLC. […]

Wildcats Boys Soccer- It’s all about the Chemistry

September 14, 2011 8:45 pm Comments Off

Loaded with experienced seniors, Whitman’s Boys Soccer team just needs to add chemistry and they could be in for a very positive season. From the looks of their play in the Jimmy Egan Tournament, all the elements were in place and the chemistry worked magic. Taking Babylon 2-0 in the first game with a goal […]

Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law – Mara Road, Huntington Station

September 13, 2011 10:13 am 2 Comments

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, at about 1:45 p.m., the Town’s Public Safety Department received a call from someone identifying himself as Mangous Captain, who said he lived in an apartment at 12 Mara and that he had no electricity or water. Mr. Captain told town officials that the owners had moved out a few weeks […]

Wildcats Blowout In Season Opener 41-19

September 12, 2011 1:41 pm Comments Off

Whitman Rolls in Season Opener.
By the end of the first half, it was Whitman 34 and Centereach 6. “We’ve come along way since last year.” said Whitman Coach Robin Rosa. “We’re bigger, stronger, and faster.” Watching Centereach try to stop Whitman running back Darrell Felder, it was clear the Centereach defense was in for a […]

Closing Of Jack Abrams – Past, Present & Future – Week 3

September 6, 2011 11:12 am 3 Comments

The closing of the Jack Abrams school can be directly tied to decades of discriminatory housing practices in the Town of Huntington. These housing practices can be traced back to prior to the destruction that is referred to as “Urban Renewal” and continues all the way through to the most recent Town Council meetings.
In 1969, […]

2,101 Huntingtonians Still Without Power!

September 3, 2011 1:30 pm Comments Off

As of 1:23pm today there are 2,101 Huntingtonians without power. Elwood and South Huntington now lead the way respectively with 366 and 368 missing power. The Town administration wants you to call the 24 hour hotline to tell them you still do not have power so they can let LIPA know, the number is 631-351-3234.
Governor […]