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The Town of Huntington Retaliates for Citizens’ Free Speech – Lawsuit Announced

August 2, 2013 4:30 pm 4 Comments

Press Release Announcing Lawsuit. Jennifer & John LaVertu v. The Town of Huntington:

Missing Man’s Family Continues To Organize Family & Friends

August 1, 2013 8:56 pm Comments Off

Robert Mayer was reported missing on June 15, after he did not come home from his work as an electrician on the evening of the 14th. This was extremely out of character for him and was an immediate red flag to his wife and 2 children who had plans for Father’s Day weekend and a vacation […]

Letter To The Editor

July 28, 2013 8:24 pm Comments Off

Your article about the upcoming Town elections was excellent, but it only tells half the story.

Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash

July 28, 2013 4:29 am Comments Off

On Saturday, July 27, 2013 at approximately 11:15 p.m., John Grant was operating a 1992 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Pinelawn Road in Melville when he collided with a 1999 Volkswagen. The Volkswagen was driven by Dwight Bogle, who was travelling north on Pinelawn Road, and attempting to make a left turn into the Newsday parking lot […]

Primary Candidates Capodanno and Acker Donate To Democratic Opponents?

July 26, 2013 6:06 pm 1 Comment

According to New York State Board of Election records Capodanno has contributed to both Petrone and Cuthbertson on ten separate occasions.

Martin Vows to Keep Treasurer As Elected Position

July 26, 2013 7:20 am Comments Off

James Martin, Republican candidate for Suffolk County Legislature’s 17th district, announced his support for keeping the County Treasurer’s position as an elected post.
“The problem with government is the lack of accountability. We don’t need more appointed bureaucrats. We need to keep our officials answerable to the people. I support keeping the Treasurer’s office,” said Martin.
Right […]

Fire Damages Historic Huntington Home

July 25, 2013 7:40 am Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire on Woodbury Road near Snowball Drive

Petrone Staffers Support Lifson to Primary Cook

July 20, 2013 10:43 am 3 Comments

Another Republican has joined the race for Huntington Town Supervisor. Bob Lifson is a longtime rival of the Huntington Republican Committee and has been known to have close ties to Frank Petrone and Mark Cuthbertson. Several months ago, both Cuthbertson and Petrone tried to nominate Lifson to be Town attorney. The attempt was unsuccessful and […]

Mosquito Samples & Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus

July 20, 2013 8:02 am Comments Off

Residents urged to eliminate stagnant water near homes

Councilman Mayoka Needs Your Help Replenishing Food Pantries During Summer

July 20, 2013 4:21 am 1 Comment

Dear Editor,
When Super-storm Sandy and Nor’easter Athena struck our shores last October and November, I was deeply concerned about the health and welfare of our residents. In response to these needs I have been sponsoring an ongoing food drive.
I have made deliveries to many of our food pantries since December and am deeply concerned about […]