The Huntingtonian | Archive | Hamlets

Northport-East Northport Budget Passes

May 17, 2023 10:56 pm Comments Off

The Northport-East Northport school budget has passed. Please see the below results, as well as Board of Education trustee election results.

Proposition #1: 23-24 Budget: Passes
YES – 1,839
NO- 1,315

Proposition #2: Capital Expenditures: Passes
YES- 2,449
NO- 693

Board of Education: 2 seats
Donna McNaughton (incumbent, elected): 2,275
David Badanes (incumbent, elected): 2,174
Amanda Cascio: 1,147

Elwood School District 2023-2024 Budget Passes!

May 17, 2023 10:51 pm Comments Off

The Elwood School District’s 2023-2024 budget passed on May 16,2023 with residents casting 1,278 yes votes to 508 no votes.
Proposition 2, for the use of capital reserves, passed by a vote of 1,473 to 349.
The district thanks the community for voting.
For the Board of Education’s two open seats, currently held by incumbent members Tom Scarola and Sara Siddiqui, Scarola […]

NYS DEC Hunting and Trapping Newsletter

May 15, 2023 10:48 pm Comments Off

In-Person Hunter Education Program Courses Now Available
Turkey season starts on May 1. All first-time hunters planning to go afield this year must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license. In-person, instructor-led certification courses for hunter education, bowhunter education, and trapper education are being offered throughout NYS. Courses fill […]

LaLota Introduces Bill to Restore SALT Deduction

May 12, 2023 10:27 pm Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 10th, 2023, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced H.R. 3098, the SALT Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act. This legislation would effectively bring the deduction to pre-2017 levels for the overwhelming number of taxpayers while at the same time reducing the federal deficit.

“As I continue to visit communities all over New York’s First Congressional District, one thing […]

Letter from the Chief: Safe Boating Tips

May 5, 2023 9:29 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
The weather is warming, and I’m sure you’ve noticed the harbor is starting to fill up with boats. As you plan your return to the open water, be sure to make boating safety a big part of your plan!
National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 20-26, 2023, reminding all boaters to brush […]

John Glenn Senior Mario Bento Named to Football Golden Eleven

May 3, 2023 9:59 pm Comments Off

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School senior Mario Bento has received the Golden Eleven award from the National Football Foundation’s James C. Metzger Suffolk County Chapter, recognizing excellence in both academics and football. Bento and his fellow honorees were presented with their awards on April 30, 2023 at the NFF Scholar-Athlete Awards Brunch at the Marriott […]

Elwood Student Talents Shine at Festival of the Arts

April 30, 2023 9:48 pm Comments Off

The superb scope of student talents was on full display at Elwood’s annual Festival of the Arts, held April 19 at the Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Performing Arts Center. Alongside a lavish art exhibit of work by John Glenn students, curated by teachers Amy Lindenbaum and Michael Marino, the evening featured a spectacular concert […]

Harborfields Salutes Art and Music Programs at Board Meeting

April 30, 2023 9:16 pm Comments Off

The Harborfields Central School District’s thriving art and music programs were highlighted at the board of education meeting on April 19.
First up was a live performance of an excerpt of Harborfields High School musical “Newsies,” featuring a showcase number from the entire theater company and pit orchestra. This was followed by an appearance by […]

Elwood Honors New National Art Honor Society Inductees

April 29, 2023 9:40 pm Comments Off

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s National Art Honor Society held its induction ceremony in the school cafeteria on April 19, 2023 recognizing the school’s hardworking and talented student-artists. After a welcome from NAHS adviser Amy Lindenbaum, Vice President Sabrina Siddiqui lit the ceremonial candles in the primary colors of red, yellow and blue, and President […]

Northport High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced

April 29, 2023 9:05 pm Comments Off

Northport High School valedictorian and salutatorian announced
Seniors John Dwyer and Dessa Kavrakis will represent their peers at the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony

Northport High School seniors John Dwyer and Dessa Kavrakis have gone above and beyond during their high school careers, earning them the prestigious designations of valedictorian and salutatorian. Both students are exemplary in […]