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Last Chance to Take Free Boating Safety Certification Course May 18

May 2, 2019 12:03 am Comments Off

Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci is encouraging all residents who venture out on Huntington’s waterways to register for the Town of Huntington’s upcoming free “Boating Safety Certification Class” taking place at Huntington Town Hall on May 18.

“We want to be sure that everyone who enjoys Huntington’s waterways are doing so safely and responsibly,” said Supervisor Chad […]

Huntington Town Clerk Recognized By Commack Fire Department

April 23, 2019 3:37 am Comments Off

On Saturday, April 13th, 2019, Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia attended the 113th Annual Installation Dinner of the Commack Fire Department. Along with Assemblyman Andrew Raia, who represents Commack in 12th Assembly District, they were both invited to administer the Oaths of Office for each of the Department’s Chiefs and Officers.
Over the years, Ms. […]

Huntington Recognizes First Female State Legislator, Suffragist Ida Bunce Sammis, With Historical Marker

April 8, 2019 4:09 am Comments Off

On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci; Councilmembers Joan Cergol and Ed Smyth; Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia; Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman; Town Historian Robert Hughes and Human Services Director Carmen Kasper were joined by the Town’s first female Town Supervisor, former Supervisor and Assemblywoman Toni Rettaliata-Tepe; Antonia Petrash and members of the […]

County Executives Laura Curran And Steve Bellone Join Senator Gaughran To Announce Extension Of Property Tax Payments For Federal Workers

February 8, 2019 4:02 am Comments Off

Today County Executive Laura Curran joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Senator Jim Gaughran, and Assemblyman Chuck Lavine to announce an executive order for Nassau County to opt-in to a new state law that will allow a 90-day extension of property tax payments for federal workers on Long Island. The executive order is effective once […]

Gershow Recycling Donates Wrecked Vehicle To Town Of Huntington For Anti-Drunk And Distracted Driving Campaign

January 1, 2019 1:00 am Comments Off

Kevin Gershowitz (standing behind podium), President, Gershow Recycling, addresses the members of the media during a press conference announcing the launch of the Town of Huntington’s Anti-Drunk and Distracted Driving Campaign. Gershow donated a junk vehicle to the town as part of the campaign.

Gershow Recycling recently donated a wrecked car in support of the Town […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Releases Year In Review Video

December 31, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today released a year in review video, highlighting the major accomplishments for Suffolk County in 2018. A copy of the video can be viewed here.

“Whether it was completing major infrastructure projects, instituting new protections for our workforce, combating gang violence or enhancing school safety, this was a year of action in […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Releases 2018 Progress Report On Advancements For Women

December 30, 2018 6:00 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced a litany of achievements that advance equality and further protections for women in 2018.

“This year we enacted a number of groundbreaking policies that empower and protect women in Suffolk County,” said Suffolk County Executive Bellone. “We did not just talk about issues but actually delivered on measures that will make […]

Suffolk County Department Of Health Services January Meeting Notices

December 29, 2018 8:00 am 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. […]

Huntington Enacts Dual-Stream Recycling, Parking Violations Amnesty Program

December 28, 2018 4:00 am Comments Off

At its December 18 meeting, the Town Board voted to enact dual-stream recycling starting in January 2019, established a parking violations amnesty program with fines payable at a 40% discount, and scheduled public hearings for the January 22, 2019 Town Board Meeting.

In response to the collapse of the global recycling market, the Town Board voted […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Signs Legislation To Increase Penalties On Sale Of Electronic Cigarettes To Minors

December 25, 2018 9:02 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has signed legislation into law that will strengthen penalties on tobacco retailers who are charged with unlawfully selling nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, to persons under 21 years of age. Retailers in violation of the law will now be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for the first violation […]