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Another Councilman Stonewalled in Obtaining Financial Information

August 14, 2012 8:42 pm 3 Comments

For the second time this week Town Hall employees refused to comply with a request from an elected official for information regarding financial matters in the town. Earlier this week Councilman Eugene Cook put out a press release to inform the public that he had to FOIL information from Mark Tyree, FOIL Officer for General Services […]

Councilman Eugene Cook Submits FOIL Request Regarding General Services

August 13, 2012 12:34 pm 5 Comments

“I want to work with the directors of all town departments to understand and improve spending of taxpayer’s dollars, and will not be deterred by the lack of information and will take the steps that federal law has provided all of us thru the FOIL process, if needed.”

Fit Body Bootcamp – Huntington Grand Opening Fundraiser

August 10, 2012 6:07 pm Comments Off

Fit Body Bootcamp Huntington is holding their Grand Opening Bootcamp Marathon Fundraiser on Sunday, August 12, 2012 with all proceeds being donated to the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center Fund.

Letter To The Editor:Councilman Mayoka Speaks Out On Highway Superintendent Issue

August 6, 2012 6:56 pm Comments Off

By making the Superintendent of Highways an appointed position we the voters lose an independent advocate for the safety and improvement of our roads and drainage systems.

Town Bay Constables Help Save A Boater’s Life

August 6, 2012 5:38 pm Comments Off

Huntington, NY – Quick action by two Huntington Bay Constables helped save the life of a boater who had gone into diabetic shock in Huntington Harbor on Sunday, August 5.

Avalon Bay Soil Management Plan Update

August 5, 2012 10:00 pm Comments Off

A question that is continuously asked by residents is how deep will the contaminated soil be buried on site and how close to the groundwater will the buried material be?

200-250 Teens Observed Drinking by SCPD in Dix Hills

August 4, 2012 6:10 pm Comments Off

At 11:14 p.m., Second Precinct officers responded to a complaint that many teenagers were drinking alcohol at 25 Curtis Path. Police observed approximately 200-250 teenagers consuming alcohol. A 14-year-old girl was transported to Huntington Hospital by Dix Hills Rescue due to excessive alcohol intoxication. In addition, several parents of intoxicated youths were contacted to respond […]

Huntington School District Technology Plan Moving Forward

August 4, 2012 7:25 am Comments Off

A multi-year, multi-million dollar plan to replace desktop computers and printers in every Huntington School District building, as well as in the central administrative offices is moving forward. The district is funding the first year of the program through regular budget appropriations, not via a bond issue.
“As discussed during the budget construction process, it is […]

South Huntington School District 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

August 4, 2012 7:25 am Comments Off

The South Huntington School District 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees have been announced. A day of celebration and honoring the new inductees is planned for Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at Walt Whitman’s Annual Homecoming. Community, friends, and family are invited to welcome back Walt Whitman alumni who have distinguished themselves both professionally and personally. It is with great honor that we present the South Huntington School District Hall of Fame class of 2012:

Suffolk County Executive, Police Benevolent Association Agree to 10 Year Contract

August 2, 2012 6:05 pm Comments Off

Today, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association President Noel DiGerolamo announced agreement on a landmark 10-year contract. The deal, which would represent the first negotiated contract in more than 20 years, breaks the cynical cycle of arbitration and makes historic progress in saving hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.