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Clean Water – A Simple but Elusive Concept

September 4, 2015 6:24 pm Comments Off

By Dan Gulizio
Clean Water. Drinkable, swimmable, fishable water. It is a simple concept, universally agreed upon. Yet, by all accounts, ground and surface water quality have declined dramatically in recent years.
According to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, nitrogen (a leading contaminant of both ground and surface water) has increased by as much as […]

Crackdown on BWI and DWI During Labor Day Weekend says SCPD

September 4, 2015 2:10 pm Comments Off

Increased patrols to combat drinking while operating motor vehicles and vessels
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber has announced a compre
hensive boating and driving while intoxicated crackdown plan to help keep residents safe during Labor Day weekend.
Suffolk County Police will be patrolling for DWI and BWI offenders on Suffolk roads and waterways. The enforcement effort will […]

9/11 Candlelight Ceremony Honoring 14th Anniversary

September 4, 2015 1:54 pm Comments Off

Common Core Changes Expressed by Gov. Coumo, Lupinacci Response

September 4, 2015 11:02 am Comments Off

Statement on Common Core from Assembly Member – Lupinacci September 3rd 2015
“Today is a monumental day for the future of New York State’s public education system, as Governor Cuomo has finally decided to reconsider his highly controversial education reforms,” said Lupinacci, following the Governor’s announcement. “Since budgetary proceedings, my Assembly minority colleagues […]

Hunting Allowed in “1C” Suffolk County – Town to Change Weapons Law Not Hunting Law

September 4, 2015 10:37 am Comments Off

Social media and other media outlets who are covering this story about “allowing” deer hunting in Huntington have the issue wrong according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC ) and the current laws. Many residents from Asharoken and Eaton’s Neck packed Huntington Town Hall at the August board meeting over the concern about […]

LUPINACCI HONORS NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT IN SOUTH HUNTINGTON

September 3, 2015 2:18 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently joined the South Huntington community in celebrating William James Burton, of Boy Scout Troop 406, being granted the rank of Eagle. Burton, the second in his family to achieve this distinct honor, was joined by his family, friends, and fellow Boy Scouts this past Saturday.
“Today, we gather to celebrate […]

Throwback Thursdays from December 12, 2012

September 3, 2015 1:04 pm Comments Off

Petrone Votes a Raise for Himself & Cuts White Collar Union Pay
Huntington’s white-collar workers union have agreed to a concession package that includes a two year pay freeze, a lag payroll for 2013 and a 10% health insurance contribution in the same budget year that Supervisor Petrone voted himself a $4360.00 pay increase. The approximately 200 member union membership, voted […]

Centerport Fire Dept Softball Champs

September 3, 2015 12:12 pm Comments Off

Centerport FD Takes First Place in Huntington Firemen’s Softball League
The Centerport Fire Department Softball Team captured the Huntington Town Firemen’s Softball League Championship, having finished the season with an outstanding record of 21-3. Team members pictured, kneeling from left are: Mike Gunther, Kyle McLaughlin, Tom Boyd, Brian Ciafardoni, Nick Malico and Brianna Simpson. Standing: A.J. […]

Ethics Board Meeting Today September 2nd 3:30pm Room 114

September 2, 2015 12:05 pm Comments Off

Today September 2nd 2015 the Ethics Board will have a meeting in room 114 at town hall starting at 3:30pm. All are
welcome. Join others to see what the Ethics Board is meeting about.

Greenlawn Fire Department Fair Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend

September 2, 2015 4:46 am Comments Off

The traditional end of summer Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair kicks off on Thursday, September 3rd with a Fireman’s parade, and runs through Labor Day Weekend on Friday, Saturday and Monday, September 4th, 5th and 7th, from 7pm-11pm, and opening early on Labor Day from 5pm-11pm. (Closed on Sunday) Come on down and support the Greenlawn Fire Department. Bring […]