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A Record Number of Whitman HS Eagle Scouts Set to Graduate

May 25, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

This is an exceptional year for Walt Whitman graduates. But the story behind the story may well be that we have an unprecedented number of Eagle Scouts graduating on June 24th. Missing the national record by only one, presently held in Texas with an even dozen, Walt Whitman is graduating eleven exceptional Eagle Scouts who […]

Huntington Recognizes Senior Volunteers

May 24, 2017 12:47 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington recently recognized eight outstanding seniors for their volunteerism contributions to others in the Town.
Chosen in a vote by their peers, the eight were selected with input from the Town’s senior clubs leaders and the Town’s Senior Division staff. Each of the honorees was chosen for […]

Gene Cook Announces His Run for Supervisor Among 250 Plus Guests

May 22, 2017 1:26 pm Comments Off

Sunday May 21, 2017 at 2pm Gene Cook announced to more then 250 guests at West Hills Day Camp Grounds during a wonderful family picnic that he was running for Supervisor of the Town of Huntington to replace multiple term Democrat Frank Petrone after 24 years in office.
Gene Cook has been a councilman for 2 […]

Friends of Eugene Cook Cordially Invite You to a “Cook Forward” Announcement Tomorrow!

May 20, 2017 1:41 pm Comments Off

Friends of Eugene Cook Cordially Invite You to a
“Cook Forward” Announcement

Councilman Cook

Sunday, May 21, 2017 From 12:00-4:00 PM
At
West Hills Day Camp
21 Sweet Hollow Road
Huntington, New York 11743

A wonderful barbecue will be served for the family

Special Guest Speakers:
NYS State Senator John Flanagan
NYS State Senator Carl Marcellino
NYS State Assemblyman Andrew Raia
NYS State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci

A minimum donation of $25 […]

Greenlawn War Memorial Restored and Updated Unveiling Set for Memorial Day

May 16, 2017 2:47 pm Comments Off

A combined effort by the Town of Huntington, American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244, Greenlawn Fire District and Greenlawn Fire Department has resulted in the refurbishment of the Greenlawn Monument. A special thanks to Art Stone for the restoration and the Greenlawn Civic Association for their support in this effort. The monument, now located in Greenlawn […]

Former U.S. Attorney David Kelley Announces Tim Sini to Run for Suffolk County District Attorney

May 15, 2017 12:20 pm Comments Off

Kelley, Famed S.D.N.Y. Federal Terrorism Prosecutor and Former East Hampton Police Officer, will serve as Chairman of the Sini Campaign

David Kelley, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced May 12, 2017 that Tim Sini will be a candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney this year. Kelley also announced that he would serve […]

Board Approves Measures on Affordable House, Parking for Apartments in Commercial Districts

May 12, 2017 1:40 am Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its May 9 meeting, approved two proposals responding to the increased demand for apartments in the middle of Huntington Village.
One of proposals, sponsored by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards, requires that one-fifth of the apartments constructed in commercial district mixed-use buildings be designated as affordable. The second, sponsored by Councilwoman Susan […]

TEENS FROM CTEEN DONATE NEW TOYS & FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES TO UNITED VETERANS BEACON HOUSE RESIDENTS

May 9, 2017 11:57 am Comments Off

Teens from The Chai Center’s CTeen chapter in Dix Hills (CTeen West Suffolk County) shopped for and purchased more than 50 new toys that were donated to families living in the United Veterans Beacon House facilities. The teens also baked cookies to be delivered with the toys.

With over 200 chapters globally and tens of thousands […]

Melville Fire Department Holds Mother’s Day Plant Sale Fundraiser

May 9, 2017 11:49 am Comments Off

Hose Company One of the Melville Fire Department will be having a Mother’s Day Plant Sale on Saturday and Sunday of Mother’s Day Weekend, May 13 and 14. The plants and flowers will be conveniently available at two locations – Melville Fire Department Station One located on Route 110 and Amityville Road, and on the front […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Mother’s Day Plant Sale Fundraiser

May 9, 2017 11:45 am Comments Off

Company Two of the Dix Hills Fire Department will be having a Mother’s Day Plant Sale on Saturday and Sunday of Mother’s Day Weekend, May 13 and 14. The plants and flowers will be available at Dix Hills Fire Department headquarters located at 115 East Deer Park Road, just north of the Northern State Parkway. The hours on Saturday […]