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Town Attempts To Remove Public Disclosure Laws

March 14, 2012 7:46 pm 3 Comments

We recently challenged the Huntington Housing Authority in regards to Chapter 40 of the Town Code. We were trying to determine if they were complying with the law. After many attempts to ascertain the facts the attorney for the HHA acknowledged that they were not complying with the law and they did not intend to. The law […]

Whitman DECA Students Score at State Level

March 14, 2012 7:04 am Comments Off

Hard work, perseverance, and a quality education all combine to make successful business leaders. DECA helps make that happen. New York DECA’s 52nd Annual State Competition was recently held in Rochester, New York. Walt Whitman High School maintained its reputation of excellence and high ranking with nine top-10 finalists. Of Whitman’s finalists, two were trophy […]

Huntington Elks Lodge to Host St. Patrick’s Day Party

March 13, 2012 3:58 am Comments Off

The Huntington Elks Lodge 1565 restaurant and catering hall, located at 195 Main Street in Huntington Village, will host an Irish-themed St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance Party in conjunction with St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. The party will feature an all-you-can-eat Full Irish buffet stocked with Irish favorites […]

Commack Senior Wins National Recognition

March 13, 2012 3:41 am Comments Off

The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards has recognized Lynn-Idora Edmond, a senior at Commack High School. Lynn was presented with a bronze Distinguished Finalist medallion to commemorate this prestigious award for outstanding acts of volunteerism.

Congressional Redistricting 101

March 10, 2012 6:12 pm Comments Off

The number of Congressional districts in New York is being reduced by 2 seats to 27 as a result of the 2010 Census. NY lawmakers were unable to agree on new Congressional districts so the leaders of the Legislature made separate proposals to a magistrate appointed by a panel of federal judges.

If You See Something, Send Something!

March 10, 2012 9:53 am Comments Off

Councilman Mark Mayoka’s Crisis Mapping is Moving Forward
Councilman Mark Mayoka first introduced Crisis Mapping as a tool to reduce crime in Huntington in a meeting at Jack Abrams Intermediate School, on April 28, 2010. He is pleased to announce the launch of Huntington’s first crisis mapping initiative which will allow the reporting of blight, the […]

Supervisor Calls Special Town Board Meeting

March 9, 2012 1:41 pm Comments Off

Supervisor Frank Petrone has called a special Town Board meeting to consider the rezoning requested to allow the development known as the Residences at Oheka Castle.

Local Civic Group To Honor People of Excellence

March 9, 2012 6:14 am Comments Off

On April 21, the Greater Huntington Civic Group will hold the first annual Greater H.O.P.E. Awards (Huntington’s Organizations, People & Places of Excellence). The event will also feature the first-ever State of the Township Address.
Greater Huntington Civic Group Inc. President Steven Spucces announced that seven distinguished Honorees have been selected by the Group’s Executive Committee as the […]

Northport Harbor Protection Forum

March 8, 2012 6:25 am Comments Off

Join us for an important discussion on advancing solutions for Northport and Huntington Harbors. Topics for discussion will include
water quality, toxic red tide, and infrastructure updates.

Silas Wood Clarinetist Wins Scholarship

March 8, 2012 5:47 am Comments Off

Nellie Klein, a Silas Wood sixth-grade student who plays B-flat clarinet, has been chosen by the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) to receive the SCMEA-Usdan Scholarship, which will entitle her to participate in Usdan or a music program of her choice this summer. The Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is the […]