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Cold Spring Harbor Land Aquisition One Step Closer

July 2, 2012 1:15 pm Comments Off

At the June 19th, 2012 Huntington Town Board meeting, a resolution was unanimously passed that paves the way for the North Shore Land Alliance to apply for an Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grant for the purpose of land aquisition at the DeForest Williams Estate in Cold Spring Harbor. The 31 acre portion of the estate, […]

Dix Hills Firefighter and Rescue Person of the Year

July 2, 2012 7:34 am Comments Off

At the Dix Hills Fire Department’s 64th Annual Installation of Officers, awards were presented for Firefighter & Rescue Person of the Year.

Councilman Cook, Local Business Owners & Boy Scouts Help Veterans

June 30, 2012 7:25 am Comments Off

Councilman Cook stated, “Today, I recognize two groups of heroes, our Veterans who stand up for our Freedom and the companies who allowed us to show them how we appreciate them.”

Strong Support For Vanderbilt Planetarium Renovations

June 29, 2012 6:50 am Comments Off

The renovation of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium has just taken a major step forward with the installation of its centerpiece, a state-of-the-art star projector. Technicians from Japan are installing the Konica Minolta Infinium projector and its related full-dome video and surround-sound systems in the recessed “pit” in the center of the planetarium theater. The […]

Avalon Bay Soil Management Plan Raises Concern

June 27, 2012 10:47 pm 1 Comment

Many have been wondering what specifically is happening at the Avalon Bay property in Huntington Station as major land clearing has commenced. According to the Town Public Information Officer, A.J. Carter, the sites soil remediation program has begun. The Town Planning Board gave clearance for this phase of the project at it’s January 18th, 2012 meeting. The […]

Movie Review – Brave

June 27, 2012 7:57 am Comments Off

Still, even if a tad disappointing for long time fans, Brave is an effective and enjoyable family film which I would recommend to anyone, especially for families. It’s just lacking some of that Pixar magic, mainly because the central thrust of the story is so familiar and somewhat stock.

Bellone Announces Plan to Create Jobs, Build Suffolk’s Innovation Economy

June 27, 2012 5:22 am Comments Off

Press Release from the County Executive Office.

Car Crashes Into Commack Carpet Store

June 26, 2012 12:41 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department was on the scene after a BMW sedan crashed through the front of the Marina Carpet store on Jericho Turnpike near Eldorado Drive, Sunday afternoon, June 24. The 75-year-old female driver received minor injuries and was transported to Huntington Hospital by the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. There were no injuries reported inside the store, which […]

Another Steep Slope in Huntington Gone Forever

June 26, 2012 8:25 am Comments Off

The legislative intent of the Town of Huntington’s Steep Slope Ordinance is as follows:
“It is the intention of the Huntington Town Board to protect and safeguard scenic landscapes and the vegetative features of steeply sloped lands throughout the Town of Huntington. The Board recognizes that development in hillside areas disrupts the aesthetic and scenic qualities […]

Smart Growth Award Leaves Some Scratching Their Head

June 25, 2012 8:19 am 2 Comments

Vision Long Island honored The Paramount in Huntington Village for their contributions to the local community and economy.