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Assembly Goes Paperless

April 27, 2015 9:32 am Comments Off

On Earth Day 2015, Assemblyman Andrew Raia and members of the state Assembly unveiled a new paperless system for viewing and voting on legislation. Last year, voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow for a paperless legislature, enabling the state to place tablets on each member’s desk. Raia, who is on the environmental conservation committee, […]

Melville Resident Plans to Run for County Legislator

April 26, 2015 4:05 pm 2 Comments

Letter From Melville Resident, Peter Nichols:
I am running for county legislator in Suffolk’s 17th legislative district as a ‘write in’ candidate because I want to help pave the way for other citizens who would like to participate in the political process but feel they can’t because the rules put in place by the current two […]

Last Weekend for G & G Farmers Market – 4/26/15

April 25, 2015 2:13 pm Comments Off

Last chance to visit the Farmers Market at Jack Abrams School.

Study: 3 Out of 4 Car Seats Are Used Incorrectly

April 25, 2015 6:19 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, along with the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violation Agency (TPVA), the Suffolk County Police Department and the EAC Network, recently hosted a free child car seat safety inspection and education program for local motorists at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge.
Suffolk County Police Department personnel and EAC Network […]

Huntington Kids Featured in 48-Hour Disability Film Challenge

April 24, 2015 4:29 pm 1 Comment

Ah, Hollywood– The land of perfect people and irresistible images. The entertainment industry is known to set examples of people with perfect skin, perfect teeth and perfect bodies. It is often criticized for the unrealistic editing of pictures to make celebrities look “better” than they already do, and being a poor example for children. This […]

TracyMarie Verme, Simple and Pure… A Tragedy that Brought a Community Together

April 24, 2015 8:38 am Comments Off

Editor’s note: TracyMarie Verme passed away on April 18, 2015 in a car crash in Huntington. The following heartfelt words were written by Katherine Forsberg who is a dear friend of TracyMarie. We are honored that she was willing to share this with us. The family has set up a go fund me page to […]

LI News Radio Witch Hunt Show

April 23, 2015 5:12 pm Comments Off

Witch Hunt Funded by Huntington Taxpayers
Key sound bites from the John Gomez Show LI NEWS RADIO for Huntingtonians who did not catch it on the radio today.
Part 1-5:36 to 12:00 Introduction into the Witch Hunt
Part 2-18:32 to 23:26 Interview with Huntingtonian Kathleen Kufs
Part 3-24:45 t0 42:40 Interview with Larry Kelly Attorney and Gene Cook Huntington […]

Italian-American New York State Legislators announce $10,000 in scholarships

April 23, 2015 5:02 pm Comments Off

ANDREW RAIA GIVING OUT $10,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS
Today, Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) is reminding current and future college students that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships. Applications are due by Monday, April 27 and will be awarded in June at the conference’s Annual Legislative Conference […]

Opt-Out Numbers for Math 2015 Tests -Local Districts

April 22, 2015 7:36 pm Comments Off

Reporting from South Huntington Schools -Superintendent Dave Bennardo reports the following:
Mathmetics Assessment Participation Rates:
District-Wide: 2655 students eligible, 1661 took the exam, (63%) 994 did not take the exam, for an “opt-out” of 37%
Stimson Middle School: 809 students eligible, 398 took the exam, (49%) 411 did not take the exam, for an “opt-out” of 51%
Silas Wood: […]

Two More House Fires in Dix Hills

April 22, 2015 11:07 am Comments Off

Dix Hills Fire Department volunteers have been very busy battling house fires, with two more blazes occurring on Tuesday, April 21.
The first fire was reported shortly after 2 a.m. on Campbell Drive. Two residents, a man and woman, were able to escape the smoky blaze unharmed which broke out in the garage of the two-story home. […]