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The HHA Is In Violation Of FOIL, Open Meetings Law, and Town Code

November 13, 2011 11:59 am 1 Comment

The Huntingtonian has been and will continue to discuss the Freedom Of Information (FOIL) and Open Meetings Law. We believe that it is every citizens obligation to observe and determine if our government is operating justly. This is the only way to preserve democracy and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our […]

When Can A Public Meeting Go Into Executive Session?

November 12, 2011 9:16 am 1 Comment

This information is taken directly from the brochure created by the Committee On Open Government. It is called Your Right To Know. A copy can be obtained by calling (518) 474-2518.
Perhaps the most interesting thing to note about this area of the Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) is that “a public body can never vote […]

2nd Annual Parade, Street Festival Scheduled for Nov. 26

November 10, 2011 11:32 pm Comments Off

Town Hall Press Release:
The Second Annual Holiday Parade and Street Festival in Huntington Village will kick off at 6:30 p.m. pm Saturday, November 26, with new elements that promise to make it bigger and more enjoyable than the version that drew more than 5,000 people last year.
Among additions to this year’s parade and festival are […]

Message From Herb Morrow

November 9, 2011 8:57 pm Comments Off

Dear Friends,

I want to thank all of you for your help and support during this election. While I’m disappointed about the results I have no regrets about running. I met many great people in our Town and made many new friends. Most importantly, the issues I spoke about came from all of you. We should all continue to […]

Huntington Elks to Host Benefit For Wounded Warriors of Long Island

November 9, 2011 6:21 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Elks will host a live comedy show benefit for Wounded Warriors of Long Island at the Huntington Elks Lodge No. 1565 on Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m. The benefit, being put on by Comedy To Go, will feature Veteran Comics for Veteran Causes. Comics include Robyn Shall, Eric Haft and Headliners Isaacs […]

Huntington Council Race Vote Tally 2011

November 9, 2011 4:15 pm Comments Off

This is the table of results for the Council race in the Town of Huntington by election district (These results have not yet been certified by the Suffolk County Board of Elections)

Stimson’s “Are you Smarter” Program Adds Up

November 9, 2011 2:29 pm Comments Off

Now in its fifth year, South Huntington’s parent program “Are You Smarter Than Your Middle Schooler?” is a series of three parent workshops designed to teach Stimson Middle School parents some mathematical concepts that will enable them to help their children with math at home. “I got tired of my daughter telling me I was doing math the […]

Huntington Chamber Seeks Long Island’s Outstanding Young Professionals

November 9, 2011 10:32 am Comments Off

Huntington Chamber Seeks Long Island’s Outstanding Young Professionals
Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals Program

Competition Brings Together Long Island’s Brightest High School Students

November 9, 2011 10:26 am Comments Off

The Young Professionals Chamber of Commerce (YPCC) will host its Ninth Annual Business Leadership Competition

Opinion: Lowe’s – Demographics, Costs etc.

November 7, 2011 6:03 am 4 Comments

The recent decision by Lowe’s to not complete building a new location in Huntington Station had something to do with the economy not getting better as soon as had been hoped, that is a given. What is not a given is why a billion dollar corporation chooses to continue building in one location and not […]