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OPIOID OVERDOSE PROGRAM & NALOXONE TRAINING CLASS A SUCCESS

February 20, 2016 2:42 pm Comments Off

On Friday, February 12, 2016 Assemblymen Andrew Raia and Chad Lupinacci held an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program and Naloxone Training Class. This class was held in conjunction with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

“I am very pleased with the turnout we had for the event,” said Raia. “The […]

Throw Back Thursday – Cuthbertson Claims Town Board Never Voted to Launch a Federal Investigation, Residents Dumbfounded

February 18, 2016 4:21 pm Comments Off

This originally was posted February 14, 2015,
The resolution below was sent to The Huntingtonian by Councilman Cook’s office when we requested it. It was voted on November 6, 2014 and passed 5 -0. In the video below (from the town board meeting on 2/10/15), Councilman Cuthbertson said, “the resolution that we sent to the United States […]

Town Adds Two to the Ethics Board

February 16, 2016 1:58 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its February 10 meeting, appointed two members to the Town’s Board of Ethics, bringing the board up to its full complement of five members.

Named to the Ethics Board were Huntington resident Sam Miller, a longtime official with the New York regional office of the federal Department of Housing and Urban […]

New Police Commissioner Tim Sini Wants Blood Tomorrow

February 12, 2016 7:31 pm Comments Off

“I am encouraging all members of the department to take the time to donate blood. Blood banks are historically low at this time of year, and every donation is important and can save a life. This is indeed a meaningful way to honor Officer Ciano.” Police Commissioner Timothy Sini

Suffolk County Calls for Nominations for Senior Citizen of the Year

February 11, 2016 4:09 am Comments Off

County Executive Bellone and the Suffolk County Senior Citizen Advisory Board are pleased to announce that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging is now accepting nominations for the Senior Citizen of the Year Award. This award recognizes a senior citizen who has significantly contributed to other seniors in a meaningful and important way, either […]

ASSEMBLYMAN LUPINACCI UPDATES HALF HOLLOW HILLS PTA AT LEGISLATIVE BRUNCH

February 11, 2016 1:45 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci updated Half Hollow Hills PTA members on the status of critical educational issues during the organization’s annual Legislative Brunch on February 4.
The Assemblyman was one of several state officials, including New York State Senate Education Committee Chair Carl Marcellino, in attendance at the brunch, which also included Suffolk County, Huntington and […]

Falls Prevention Classes Offer Mature Residents a Greater Chance to Stay Independent for Life

February 11, 2016 1:30 am Comments Off

County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken invite mature residents to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life.

‘Stepping On’, a CDC model program, […]

Jo-Ann Raia’s Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies to take place on February 14, 2016

February 4, 2016 3:23 pm Comments Off

Jo-Ann Raia’s Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies to take place on February 14, 2016. This is Ms. Raia’s 21st year performing her Valentine’s Day Marriage Ceremonies. See full release below:

Suffolk County Health and CDC Issues Zika Virus Travel Alert

February 3, 2016 11:41 am Comments Off

CDC has issued a travel alert for people traveling to regions and countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing: Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Suriname, Venezuela, Cape Verde, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Dominican Republic.
The alert follows […]

Noted Broadcast Journalist to Keynote Town’s 29th Black History Month Celebration

January 29, 2016 12:42 pm Comments Off

ABC News’ Byron Pitts will highlight Huntington’s commemoration
ABC News Nightline co-anchor Byron Pitts will deliver the keynote address at the Town of Huntington’s 29th Annual Black History Month Celebration, scheduled for Thursday, February 4 at
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School in Huntington Station, beginning at 7 p.m.

Mr. Pitts is an award-winning journalist – including multiple […]