The Huntingtonian | Archive | Environment

Press Conference To Announce Alarming Findings on Region’s Water Quality

January 23, 2014 7:40 am 1 Comment

Bellone, Environmental Leaders, to Announce Alarming Findings on Region’s Water Quality and its Impact on Public Health and Safety
Study Updated Since Sandy Demonstrates Decline in Water Quality has Weakened Natural Defenses Against Storms
County Executive Steve Bellone will release an executive summary of Suffolk County’s Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, the first update since 1987. […]

Environmental Photo Contest

January 19, 2014 9:28 am Comments Off

It is time once again for, Senator Carl L. Marcellino’s 8th Annual “People’s Choice” Environmental Photo Contest for the residents of the Fifth Senate District.

A Small But Personal Victory in the “Smart Meter” Battle

January 17, 2014 10:39 am 1 Comment

It was a particularly cold day in November 2013; I was doing some yard work in my new home in Manorville, N.Y. when my wife informed me that our natural gas meter was making a high-pitched sound.

Save Long Island Forum

January 8, 2014 9:17 pm Comments Off

A 3-Day event on important issues. For more information go to www.savelongisland.com.

Flood Insurance: Rates and Reality

January 2, 2014 2:50 pm Comments Off

By Joseph E. Mottola, CEO, Long Island Board of REALTORS®
A November 11th Editorial that ran in Newsday stated that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) should be left as is and that rates should be allowed to rise for 25 % a year until they eventually match up with private market insurance rates. The editorial mentioned that […]

40 Years of Promises for Huntington Station Revitalization

November 3, 2013 9:47 am 1 Comment

In September 1959 the Town began the Urban Renewal Project in Huntington Station under the Flynn administration and administered by Quentin Sammis, chairman, by condemning all businesses and residences along New York Avenue and Broadway through eminent domain. The project was called General Neighborhood Renewal Plan, better known as (LIFT) “Local Improvement For Tomorrow.” Buildings were taken over […]

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.

Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness Program

September 22, 2013 11:50 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci will be sponsoring a Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Program on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m at the South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. During the event, representatives from the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management will be on hand to provide residents with tips on how to prepare […]

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

Huntington To Keep Three Beaches Open Late

July 16, 2013 6:45 am Comments Off

Due to excessive heat the Town is offering the following options to help beat the heat this week:
Lifeguards will remain on duty until 7:30 p.m. at Crab Meadow, Centerport and Quentin Sammis/West Neck Beaches. Lifeguards normally go off duty at 6 p.m., after which swimming is prohibited.
The Dix Hills pool is open until 8 p.m.
Public […]