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State Archives Honors HHS Sophomore John Riley

December 1, 2015 12:18 pm Comments Off

John Riley has what it takes to develop a top notch research project capable of capturing the respect of leading scholars. The Huntington High School sophomore was honored by the New York State Archives and the Archives Partnership Trust as the recipient of the Laura and Robert Chodos Award for Excellence in Student Research Using […]

Suffolk County Undertakes Review of Sewage Treatment Regulatory Program

November 30, 2015 1:57 pm Comments Off

As an outgrowth of County Executive Steve Bellone’s Reclaim Our Waters Initiative, the Suffolk County Health Department has undertaken a review of existing sewage treatment plant (STP) siting and enforcement practices to identify opportunities to further strengthen its regulatory programs.
“As part of a comprehensive approach to improve water quality, it makes sense to review our […]

Commack Children Helping Children

November 30, 2015 1:19 pm Comments Off

This year, many families are having a hard time making ends meet and need some help. Kindergarten classes at Rolling Hills Primary School in Commack celebrated Thanksgiving by giving back to the community. The children made “Happy Thanksgiving Meal” bags. These bags are being donated to L.I. Cares- The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hauppauge. […]

BETHEL AME CHURCH’S 172ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

November 28, 2015 12:38 pm Comments Off

Congregants of the historic Bethel AME Church on November 21, 2015 in an afternoon of reflection, song and prayer during the church’s 172nd anniversary luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, were joined by Dr William Spencer-Suffolk Legislator, Jo-Anne Raia-Town Clerk, and Chad Lupinacci NY State Assemblyman.
Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci presented the church, led […]

Small Business Saturday, Holiday Parade in Huntington Village

November 27, 2015 6:04 pm Comments Off

On Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Huntington Village the Sixth Annual Huntington Village Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Events start at 2 p.m. Parade starts at 6 p.m Tree lighting is approximately at 7:30-8 p.m., after the parade.
Each year, between 5,000 to 10,000 people come to the parade, which includes floats by local fire departments and companies. This year, […]

17th Annual Little Shelter Animal Rescue Drawing WIN $25,000

November 19, 2015 1:11 am Comments Off

As the holidays approach wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra $25,000 in your wallet!
Little Shelter Animal Rescue in Huntington NY, is holding its seventeenth semi-annual Mercedes raffle.
Tickets are $100 each and only 600 will be available. Little Shelter’s Mercedes raffle has become so popular and has been selling out quicker and quicker with […]

Commack Students Support Parisians

November 18, 2015 2:02 pm Comments Off

French students in Dominick Kosciuk’s classes expressed their sympathy and showed their solidarity with the people of France after the attacks on Paris on November 13, 2015. “My students and I needed to share our grief and show our support.” The classes composed letters of sympathy and delivered them to the French Consulate in New […]

Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony to Mark Anniversaries of Armed Service Branches

November 5, 2015 1:03 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will mark the anniversaries of the various branches of the United States Armed Forces when it holds its annual Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony on Sunday, November 8.
The ceremony, which will begin at 9 a.m. in Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington, will also include […]

THE RIGHT STUFF: COMMACK SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD

October 31, 2015 2:58 pm Comments Off

Commack High School once again earned the New York State NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team School of Distinction Award for the 2014-15 school year.
In order to qualify for this honor, every varsity athletic team must have 90% GPA. Commack is one of only six high schools in Suffolk County to receive this award for this past […]

Veterans from VFW Post 1469 Give Councilman Eugene Cook an Award at Town Hall

October 28, 2015 1:45 am Comments Off