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Huntington Library…HEALTHY LIVING

March 11, 2014 12:03 pm Comments Off

From Sunday, March 30 through Saturday, April 5, Huntington Public Library’s Huntington Highlights 2014…Healthy Living initiative will focus on the current obesity epidemic,.

Common Core Forum for Parents, Educators & the Community

March 10, 2014 10:35 am Comments Off

Find out more about high stakes testing, APPR, & Common Core on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30.

Amazing At 103 – Rose Maffia’s Birthday Party

March 10, 2014 7:18 am Comments Off

Rose Maffia recently celebrated her 103 birthday.

Dan Gulizio To Speak At Greater Huntington Civic Group Meeting

March 6, 2014 8:25 am 1 Comment

The meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 will include two speakers.

Law To Increase the Age for Sale of Tobacco Products To 21

March 3, 2014 9:15 pm 1 Comment

Legislator William R. Spencer introduced a bill that would raise the legal age for the sale of tobacco products in Suffolk County to 21. There will be a public hearing Tuesday, March 4th at 2:30 p.m. in the Evans K. Griffing Building Located at 300 Center Drive, Riverhead. Members of the public are allowed to speak for three minutes.
The rational behind […]

Bellone Calls for Public Comment on Suffolk County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

February 28, 2014 9:08 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County is required by federal law to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years in order to remain eligible to receive grant funding for projects to reduce our risk to natural disasters. This plan acts as a guidebook for all major potential vulnerabilities to hazards in Suffolk County – including structures, flood zones, […]

An Organic Vegetable Gardening Workshop

February 28, 2014 5:12 pm Comments Off

Knock Out High Produce Prices!
Go Organic, Grow Your Own
Learn How At :
An Organic Vegetable Gardening Workshop

Vegetable prices are expected to spike this year because of the severe drought in California. How can you give your family a bounty of fresh, organic vegetables at prices you can afford?
By growing your own anywhere you have sun and […]

Crab Meadow Watershed Hydrology Study Meeting 2/26/14

February 26, 2014 3:59 pm Comments Off

Thanks to a Federal grant that was awarded to the Town of Huntington in December of 2012, one of Northport’s most fragile environmental habitats will soon become the focus of an extensive study to help support the development of a management plan in furthering to protect and enhance the Crab Meadow Watershed area and the […]

Documentary About Bipolar Suicide Mom

February 26, 2014 6:25 am Comments Off

Told through the intimate, dramatic audiotapes left behind by a bipolar mother after committing suicide and the longing daughter who discovered them, Here One Day follows a New York family through life, devastation, tragedy, and rebirth. Filmmaker Kathy Leichter will appear for a Q & A following the Film Festival.

Senator Flanagan Joins With Senator Hannon To Get Insurance Rights For Families Affected By Heroin Epidemic

February 22, 2014 10:57 pm Comments Off

With the recent death of actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman highlighting the growing impact of heroin and other drugs, Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) announced that he is joining with Senator Kemp Hannon (6th Senate District) in his effort to provide families affected by addiction with the tools they need to fight this serious disease. […]