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Councilman Eugene Cook Withdraws His Name From Supervisor Race.

May 31, 2017 11:02 am Comments Off

It is with deep regret I announce my withdrawal from the Town of Huntington Supervisor race.
Prior to announcing my candidacy, I had conversations with the various party chairs in regards to the
importance of diversity that is needed on the Huntington Town Board that should reflect the residents in Huntington.
This is of extreme importance not only […]

June 3, 2017: Singer-Songwriter Ellis Paul Performs in Centerport

May 31, 2017 2:25 am Comments Off

Singer-Songwriter Ellis Paul will be the featured artist during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly First Saturday Concerts series on June 3. The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, off Route 25A, Centerport) is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for […]

Suffolk County Department of Health June 2017 Meeting Notices

May 30, 2017 3:02 pm Comments Off

The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting.
Following […]

Spicy Sounds for a Hot Night: Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra Return for 11th Summer

May 30, 2017 2:50 pm Comments Off

Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra will fill the night with music, dancing and romance when they return to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum on Friday, August 4, 2017 for their 11th annual performance of Spicy Sounds for a Hot Night.
The popular rain-or-shine event takes place in the Celebration Tent overlooking Northport Bay, 6 to […]

Northport High School Students Participated In The School’s Annual CPR/AED Awareness Day on May 24, 2017

May 30, 2017 2:43 pm Comments Off

Safety first

Northport High School students in the Northport-East Northport School District participated in the school’s annual CPR/AED Awareness Day on May 24, 2017.
CPR/AED Awareness Day is an outgrowth of a grant that the high school won about eight years ago from the American Heart Association. Lacrosse coach George Searing and Assistant Principal Denise Keenan wrote […]

Letter to the Editor- From Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer

May 26, 2017 12:06 pm Comments Off

Dear Editor.
Prevention is one of the most important aspects of living a healthy and long life; however recent studies indicate that millions of children, adolescents, and adults in the United States do not receive crucial services such as routine screenings and annual check-ups. Recognizing that preventive care is the key to good health and wellbeing, […]

Walt Whitman High School Teacher Arrested For Rape 3rd Degree

May 26, 2017 10:53 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested a Walt Whitman High School teacher who had an inappropriate relationship with one of his students in Huntington Station.
Special Victims Section detectives began an investigation into the conduct of a Walt Whitman High School teacher and discovered that he was having an inappropriate relationship with one of his 16-year-old female […]

Halesite Fire Department Memorial Day Parade 5/29/17

May 25, 2017 12:43 pm Comments Off

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The Halesite Fire Department will be marching in our very own Memorial Day Parade this Monday, May 29th, 2017 to honor our many current members for their service in our Armed Forces as well as those members who served and have since passed.
We invite you and your family to join us on […]

A Record Number of Whitman HS Eagle Scouts Set to Graduate

May 25, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

This is an exceptional year for Walt Whitman graduates. But the story behind the story may well be that we have an unprecedented number of Eagle Scouts graduating on June 24th. Missing the national record by only one, presently held in Texas with an even dozen, Walt Whitman is graduating eleven exceptional Eagle Scouts who […]

Huntington Recognizes Senior Volunteers

May 24, 2017 12:47 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington recently recognized eight outstanding seniors for their volunteerism contributions to others in the Town.
Chosen in a vote by their peers, the eight were selected with input from the Town’s senior clubs leaders and the Town’s Senior Division staff. Each of the honorees was chosen for […]