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Acting Workshop for Adults with Helen Murdock-Prep

June 29, 2017 6:04 pm Comments Off

Venue Name:   Huntington Public Library
Address:   338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
Title: Acting Workshop for Adults with Helen Murdock-Prep
Date: Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Cost:  Register in-person with check for $40 payable to Huntington Public Library.

Description: Explore your inner actor participating in Theater Games, Scene Study, Monologues, and a final group performance to […]

Gershow Recycling Grants Environmental Conservation Scholarship to Walt Whitman High School Graduating Senior William Burton

June 29, 2017 5:59 pm Comments Off

Rich D’Angelo (left), Manager, Gershow Recycling, poses with William Burton (right), a member of Walt Whitman High School’s Class of 2017, at the school’s scholarship ceremony on June 14. Mr. Burton was awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship […]

Huntington Summer Arts Festival July 4th – July 9th 2017

June 29, 2017 5:50 pm Comments Off

All performances begin at 8:30 PM (except Tuesday Night Family Series which begins at 7:30PM) at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington Village. *The Northport Community Band will be performing at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport in the Northport Village Park.
This week features an exciting mix of kid’s rock music with […]

Take a Stand for Compassionate Healthcare Reform at Tonight’s Vigil

June 28, 2017 12:59 pm Comments Off

Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. will join action groups and concerned local residents for a powerful healthcare vigil tonight to urge the Senate to work on solutions that will provide affordable and meaningful coverage for families, individuals, and vulnerable populations. The formerly proposed Healthcare Bill, as written, would be disastrous for millions nationwide, eviscerating Medicaid […]

Supervisor Petrone Receives Bank’s Lifetime Achievement Award

June 26, 2017 6:27 pm Comments Off

Gold Coast Bank presented Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone with a Lifetime Achievement Award June 22, citing the Supervisor’s “outstanding dedication and public service to the businesses and residents of Long Island.”
John Tsunis, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the Islandia-headquartered bank, presented the award to Supervisor Petrone during a reception at the bank’s […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council Installs Officers

June 25, 2017 12:24 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their officers at the annual installation meeting held at the Northport Fire Department. Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia administered the oath of office to the executive board.

Pictured from left, Ex-Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite FD, First Vice President; Ex-Chief John McDonough, Northport FD, President; Town Clerk Jo-Ann […]

Two Roads Diverged in a Wood Invitational Gallery Show

June 23, 2017 1:03 pm Comments Off

Huntington Arts Council, Main Street Gallery is proud to present the next of our Invitational Gallery Shows “Two Roads Diverged in a Wood”. This show features the work of Kenneth Ng, Howard Pohl and Joan Weiss. The Opening Reception is Friday, June 23, 2017 from 6-8pm and the exhibit will be on display through July 15 at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, […]

COUNCILMAN COOK REQUESTS YOUR INPUT ON TERM LIMITS

June 22, 2017 1:11 pm Comments Off

Councilman Eugene Cook is requesting all Huntington residents and business owners to let him know their thoughts on term limits for the elected officials in the Town of Huntington. He is currently drafting legislation to schedule a public hearing for term limits and needs to know your thoughts on what you want for the Town […]

Elementary Students Learn to “Be Pool Smart”

June 21, 2017 5:10 pm Comments Off

Max Orza, a first grade student at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields District, was recently recognized by Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. as the winner of the annual “Be Pool Smart” poster contest in the 18th Legislative District.

“Max is helping us do something really meaningful by raising awareness about water safety and the […]

RAIA: ASSEMBLY PASSES VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BILL

June 21, 2017 4:41 pm Comments Off

Today, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 711-B, which will expand medical coverage for volunteers to cover diagnoses of cancer in relation to the duties they perform as firefighters. Passage of the NYS Volunteer Firefighters Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Act will grant volunteer firefighters a disability benefit package to help assist in […]