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Letter From HUFSD PTA Council Executive Board Regarding Disparate Treatment By The Town Board & IDA

October 3, 2014 2:33 pm Comments Off

We are writing in support of comments made by Emily Rogan, the President of the Huntington School District’s Board of Education at the Town Board meeting of September 16, 2014 regarding the disparate treatment of our district by both the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency and the Huntington Town Board.

Councilman Eugene Cook with Local Businesses Pave VFW Post 1469 Parking Lot

October 3, 2014 10:50 am 1 Comment

The Nathan Hale VFW Post 1469 Gets A Paved Parking Lot When Posillico Inc., Pioneer Asphalt, Power Crush Inc., EZ Sewer and Drain, Commercial Concrete, and MGM Seal Coating, Work with Councilman Eugene Cook

Huntington’s Gunther Cassell Qualifies for US Olympic Swimming Trials

October 3, 2014 8:28 am Comments Off

Everyone around Huntington High School has known for some time that senior Gunther Cassell is an exceptional swimmer. After all, he has the gold and silver medals from the New York State Championships and plenty of other trophies to prove it. But did anyone know he was this good?

Walt Whitman September Athletes of the Month

October 2, 2014 11:33 am Comments Off

Congratulations Christina McFelia and Tariq Soliman, Walt Whitman’s September Athletes of the Month.

Learn More About Proposed NYS Constitutional Amendment On Redistricting

October 1, 2014 6:22 pm Comments Off

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of the Huntington will be hosting a free public Forum on the Proposed New York State Constitutional Amendment on Redistricting
Oct. 9, 2014 MEETING
What is this green lobster claw?
Through gerrymandering, our legislators have been able to pick their voters–rather than having the voters pick their legislators.

How do they do this? By drawing […]

Spooktacular Halloween Fun for Children at Vanderbilt Museum

October 1, 2014 2:57 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum has planned some safe, creative Halloween fun for Pre-K and K-3 children in late October. Programs include stories, tours of the natural-history and artifact galleries, followed by a creative art project and, for grades 2-5, a Halloween party.

Seventh Annual ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ Student Essay Contest

September 30, 2014 12:10 pm Comments Off

For the seventh consecutive year, Cablevision’s Optimum Community and Olympusat, Inc. are proud to sponsor the “Hispanic Heritage Month” essay contest in recognition of the rich heritage of Hispanic Americans. Open to middle-school (grades 6 through 8) and high-school (grades 9 through 12) students, the 2014 contest asks students to “Name a Latino, past or […]

Editorial: Berland Needs Phone Call Reminder To Do Her Job

September 30, 2014 10:46 am Comments Off

On September 16, 2014, Huntington School Board President Emily Rogan spoke on public record on behalf of the entire Huntington School Board at the Huntington Town Board meeting. She explained that the School Board was asking for better support and communication from the Town Board. You can see the video here. Supervisor Petrone and Councilman […]

Letter From The Chief of Halesite FD – Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

September 30, 2014 10:08 am Comments Off

On Sunday October 5th from 3:00-5:00pm, the Halesite Fire Department invites all residents and their families to our annual Fire Prevention Open House to learn about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home and testing them regularly.

Senator Flanagan Voices His Opposition To Illegal Immigrant Rights Legislation

September 29, 2014 11:05 am Comments Off

The plan, which is known as “New York Is Home”, would provide illegal immigrants with the right to vote, to run for office and to obtain a driver’s license.