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Huntington GOP Candidates Raise $427,000 and Counting For Campaigns

August 13, 2013 7:43 am Comments Off

Huntington Republican designee candidates have significantly increased the amount of money that they have on hand heading into the final three months of the 2013 election season.

Suffolk County’s New Major Response Emergency Vehicle (MERV).

August 13, 2013 6:03 am Comments Off

County Executive Bellone and FRES Commissioner Joe Williams were joined by fire rescue and emergency personnel to highlight Suffolk County’s new Major Response Emergency Vehicle (MERV). The MERV is designed to provide mass casualty incident response and transport, medical evacuations, on-site triage, firefighter and EMS rehabilitation and medical support for long term emergency incidents.
“This vehicle […]

East Northport FD Recognized For Delivering Baby Girl

August 12, 2013 2:58 pm Comments Off

The East Northport Fire Department recently recognized the crew members for their actions in assisting with the birth of a happy and healthy baby girl while in transit to Huntington Hospital on May 13.

Halesite FD Blood Drive

August 12, 2013 9:04 am Comments Off

Hurricane Sandy forced the Red Cross to cancel more than 370 blood drives in 13 states, resulting in a loss of more than 12,500 pints of blood; a loss that has yet to be fully recouped.

Petrone’s Political Primary Web

August 12, 2013 6:34 am 1 Comment

When you find dozens of individuals involved, most of whom have something to lose financially by a change in administration, it is hard to not consider there is something less than ethical going on.

Huntington Advanced Placement Scholars On The Rise

August 12, 2013 5:18 am Comments Off

Huntington High School’s Advanced Placement Scholar ranks skyrocketed this year with 122 students being recognized for their fine performance on a series of challenging exams, 17 more than in 2012.

Assemblyman Lupinacci Joins Representatives From The International Youth Fellowship World Camp Program

August 12, 2013 4:40 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently joined representatives from the Mahanaim School to announce that the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) World Camp will be coming to the Huntington area. An estimated 2,000 students from around the US and abroad will travel to Huntington to participate in this special event aimed at addressing current youth problems and developing […]

Huntington’s Abuse Of Power Problem

August 11, 2013 4:56 am 2 Comments

They put their personal well-being and professional livelihood on the line as they fought improper zoning changes and exposed suspect land dealings.

GOP Primary Candidate Selects Avalon Bay Supporter As Campaign Manager

August 9, 2013 6:22 am 1 Comment

Longtime high density housing advocate Ken Christensen has been tapped by GOP Primary Candidate Robert Lifson as his campaign manager.

Plans Underway for 4th Annual Huntington Awareness Day

August 8, 2013 10:35 am Comments Off

A parade within the parade – celebrating diversity among the community’s canine population – and honors for two longtime community residents will highlight the Fourth Annual Huntington Awareness Day, to be held this year on Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
First held in 2010, Huntington Awareness Day has become an annual tradition, with […]