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Town Invites Parents of Residents Aged 9-13 to Enter Lottery for Free Fishing Trip on James Joseph II

June 23, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off

Town of Huntington has teamed up with the Suffolk County Senior Citizens Fishing Club, the Imperial Sportsmen’s Club of Long Island, and Captain James Schneider of the James Joseph II to offer a free fishing trip to 30 lucky Town of Huntington kids ages 9-13, taking place July 30, 2019 from 12pm to 4pm, disembarking […]

Huntington Residents Can Get a Free Skin Cancer Screening at Crab Meadow Beach

June 18, 2019 3:52 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington is offering free skin cancer screenings performed by board-certified dermatologists from Huntington Hospital Northwell Health at Crab Meadow Beach on July 13, 2019.
“Getting a skin cancer screening is very important for your health,” said Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci. “It is always a good idea to get your skin checked, I thank […]

County Reaches Agreements With Suffolk PBA, Suffolk AME And With All Unions On Health Care

May 8, 2019 10:14 pm Comments Off

For First Time in History, All County Employees Will Now Contribute to Their Health Care Plan
County Will Achieve Approximately $40 Million in Health Care Savings
Six-Year Contract with PBA Will Result in Lowest Raises for Officers in Decades

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on May 8th, 2019 that the County has reached collective bargaining agreements with […]

Half Hollow Hills News Stories

May 4, 2019 12:11 am Comments Off

Half Hollow Hills is proud to announce that both Hills East and Hills West were ranked in the top 5% of high schools in the nation in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings! The rankings include data on over 23,000 high schools nationwide, and rank 17,000 schools on six factors that […]

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 […]

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. […]

Town Of Huntington And New York Blood Center Holding Blood Drive

December 29, 2018 7:00 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington and the New York Blood Center are holding a Community Blood Drive in response to an emergency blood shortage Friday, January 4, from 8:00am to 3:30pm at the Town’s Community Center in the Big H Shopping Center, located at 809 New York Avenue.

“Please donate this life-saving gift. Local hospitals need your […]