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Huntington Woman Arrested for DWI Under Leandra’s Law

August 2, 2020 6:21 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested a Huntington woman after she was found to be driving while intoxicated with two children in her vehicle this evening.
Suffolk County Police received a 911 call at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday stating Jennifer Lumme was driving intoxicated with two children in a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe in the Huntington Station […]

Town Board Meeting 7/21/20

July 23, 2020 4:18 pm Comments Off

Huntington Enacts C-6 Zoning Regulations on Mixed-Use Development, Addresses LIPA Proposal
The Huntington Town Board held its July 21, 2020 meeting remotely and broadcast meeting audio live, approving sweeping measures to regulate the size and scope of mixed-use development in the Town, including environmental impacts of development, and address the decades-long parking issue in Huntington village, […]

The Year Major League Baseball Died-2020

July 23, 2020 3:38 pm Comments Off

MLB-Executives/NY Mets Executives Sirs,
Let me preface my rant by telling all of you that I have not watched a single NFL game since 2017. I think you may know the reasons why, but just to be crystal clear it has to do with disrespecting our flag and disrespecting our country. The player’s massive fortunes, and […]

Letter To The Editor Regarding LIPA/NatGrid Tax Case, With Criminal Implications

July 20, 2020 1:38 pm Comments Off

July 20, 2020
Dear Editor,
When the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) was created, the New York State Legislature laid out clear “rules of the road” in the Public Authorities Law, that LIPA would be required to follow. It stated that “projects” would require Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) review and approval, before going forward. LIPA ignored […]

Dear Editor LIPA/NAT GRID Are They Screwing The Huntington Taxpayers?

July 16, 2020 7:03 pm Comments Off

Minor thoughts on the July 15, 2020 Northport-East Northport Union Free District Board of Education Meeting/Presentation:
I am absolutely embarrassed to have spent 3 hours listening to the school district’s attorney trying to persuade me into why settling was a good idea. The school board is allowing LIPA to bully them into a settlement, and are only […]

Councilman Cook Sponsors Resolution to Schedule a Public Forum (LIPA) and National Grid’s Settlement Offer

July 15, 2020 6:48 pm Comments Off

On Wednesday July 15, 2020 at 9 a.m., at the Soundview Boat Ramp, (across from the Northport Power Plant), on Eaton’s Neck Road in Northport, Councilman Cook held a press conference regarding a resolution he will be sponsoring at the July 21, 2020 Town Board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m.. “This resolution will schedule a […]

Huntington Town Attorney Releases Details on LIPA’s Proposed Settlement Framework

July 11, 2020 1:32 pm Comments Off

Huntington Town Attorney Nicholas Ciappetta today released details regarding the proposed settlement framework for the tax certiorari case on the Northport Power Plant.

The latest proposal comes as a court decision on the valuation of the Northport Power Plant appears imminent.
“The proposal represents the latest offer presented to the Town to date. Under the proposed settlement, […]

Suffolk Health Department Issues Advisory against Bathing at 64 County Beaches

July 11, 2020 1:29 pm Comments Off

Due to heavy rainfall, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches. The advisory is based on the knowledge that bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will affect these beaches.
The beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by […]

COVID-19 Update On June 14, 2020.

June 15, 2020 1:15 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County reported the following information related to
Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on June 14, 2020. Last updated June 13, 2020
Testing

249,437 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 4,243 tests
3 percent of those tested were confirmed positive for COVID-19

Tested Positive for COVID-19

40,659 total cases
44 new cases

Fatalities

1 new fatality
1,948 total fatalities

Hospitalization, updated June 14 at 4:30 […]

OUR TOWN – A FICTIONAL VIEW

June 7, 2020 8:05 pm Comments Off

OUR TOWN – A FICTIONAL VIEW
This article is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.
Characters:
Vinny A. Messeria Supervisor
Nickoli Rasputin Romanoff –Town Attorney, […]