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Elwood Middle School Teacher Recognized in National Publication

September 30, 2013 4:06 pm Comments Off

With the grant he secured, Mr. McGuire has taught his students how to use computer-aided manufacturing and a computer numerical control router system to design and manufacture toys that are later donated to local children.

Section Of New York Avenue To Be Named After Late Assemblyman James D. Conte

September 30, 2013 11:49 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Sen. Carl Marcellino and Sen. John Flanagan will join The family of the late Assemblyman James D. Conte to designate a section of New York Avenue as the “Assemblyman James D. Conte Memorial Highway.” Conte represented the Town of Huntington and surrounding areas in the Assembly for 24 years […]

Huntington’s STEM School Will Move Forward Without Additional Grant Funding

September 29, 2013 12:59 pm 1 Comment

Huntington School District officials recently learned that they will not be receiving the grant they were hoping for. Below is a statement from HUFSD Superintendent Jim Polansky.
As discussed, since the decision was made in early July to initiate the STEM Magnet program, we knew that all was already in place to move forward with fidelity. As a […]

Over-Development & Poor Planning Is Adversely Impacting Our Water, Air and Quality Of Life

September 29, 2013 11:02 am 1 Comment

Dan Gulizio was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Greater Huntington Civic Group. Mr. Gulizio is a resident of Huntington and has worked as a professional planner on Long Island for nearly 25 years.