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BRIAN ANDREW TULLY CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF PRACTICING ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING

February 18, 2018 5:28 pm Comments Off

Grandfather’s Influence Made Him Enter the Field of Law

Growing up in Malverne, New York, as a child, Brian Andrew Tully was
close to both sets of grandparents — literally. His maternal grandparents lived next
door, where he played games, spent Saturday nights watching TV with them, learned to
swing a golf club, and received a penny for every […]

Board Approves Sweet Hollow Park Sculpture Design

February 14, 2018 5:20 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its February 6, 2018 meeting, approved a committee’s recommendation for the design of a sculpture to be located at Sweet Hollow Park in Melville and authorized the artist to create and install it.

The welded aluminum sculpture, entitled “Community,” incorporates several symbolic elements, including a […]

Huntington’s 31st Annual Black History Month Program Will Highlight Contributions by Women of Color

February 13, 2018 5:44 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will mark its 31st annual Black History Month celebration February 15, 2018 by focusing on achievements and contributions women of color have made to scientific research, social service agencies, government and business.
The program will give special recognition to Huntington resident Margaret Breland, who spent nearly two decades as the director of the […]

District Attorney Sini Announces Major Gang Initiative

February 12, 2018 12:35 pm Comments Off

LAUNCH OF NEW GANG UNIT &
INCREASED COLLABORATION BETWEEN REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

New Gang Unit Comprises Team of Attorneys and Investigators Dedicated to Prosecuting
All Crimes Committed by Gang Members in Suffolk County

Unit Will Employ Multipronged Strategy with Focus on Collaboration between Local,
State and Federal Law Enforcement Partners to Target and Eradicate Violent Street
Gangs like MS-13
Suffolk County District […]

Supervisor Lupinacci, Councilwomen Cergol Attend Northport Chamber Brunch

February 10, 2018 3:17 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci and Councilwoman Joan Cergol joined with other public officials in attending the Northport Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday brunch, held at the Northport Yacht Club January 28.

The Chamber holds the event to ring in the New Year with their board and elected officials. In addition to Supervisor Lupinacci and Councilwoman […]

Town Of Huntington Cat Shelter Now Under New Management

February 7, 2018 4:52 pm Comments Off

As of January this year 2018, Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center is bringing a new direction for the Town of Huntington Cat Shelter. After being awarded the contract to manage the cat shelter, a huge undertaking began to transform the building. Little Shelter’s amazing sponsors donated and installed new counter tops, desks and […]

Huntington Officials Attend Commack Ambulance Corps Installation

February 7, 2018 12:17 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Town Council Members Joan Cergol and Edmund J.M. Smyth and Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia attended the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ installation of officers on January 29, 2018.
Supervisor Lupinacci presented the members of the Corps’ Board of Directors and Officers certificates of appreciation signed by the entire Town Board, citing each’s […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS

February 3, 2018 7:04 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today appointed eleven individuals from a variety of backgrounds to serve in a number of roles in his Administration. All of the appointees are replacing individuals who have left the administration or moved to new positions in county government.

“My administration has made a concerted effort to attract the best […]

New York School Bus Contractors Association Calls on Legislature to Increase Fines

January 31, 2018 7:28 pm Comments Off

New York School Bus Contractors Association Calls on Legislature to Increase Fines for Illegally Passing a School Bus and to Provide Sales Tax Exemption for School Buses in the 2018-2019 Executive Budget
The New York School Bus Contractors Association is renewing its call for budget initiatives that will help taxpayers and school districts save millions of […]

Jefferson Named Huntington Community Development Director

January 29, 2018 4:55 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, sitting as the Town’s Community Development Agency, voted January 23 to appoint Leah-Michelle Jefferson as the agency’s director.
In a resolution sponsored by Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, who serves as the agency’s chair, the board selected Ms. Jefferson, who has served for the past five years as Brookhaven Town’s deputy commissioner of […]