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County Executive Bellone Delivers 2015 State of the County

March 27, 2015 9:22 pm Comments Off

By Vanessa B. Streeter, Justin Meyers, Office of County Executive Bellone
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone delivered his fourth State of the County address this evening at the William H. Rodgers Legislative Building in Hauppauge.
During his address, Bellone highlighted his administration’s progress on a region-wide transportation and economic development plan called ‘Connect Long Island.’
Bellone also addressed […]

New York State Budget Negotiations Continue

March 27, 2015 10:24 am Comments Off

Following yesterday’s comments by New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Karen Magee, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) said he would be in favor of creating a panel that would examine the governor’s proposed teacher evaluation changes. Lupinacci, along with NYSUT, recommends that the proposed commission should be made up of school superintendents, teachers, and […]

Huntington Matters Meeting March Chapter 50 Questions

March 27, 2015 9:57 am Comments Off

At the March meeting of Huntington Matters held at the South Huntington Library Wednesday many questions came up about many topics surrounding code enforcement. Joesph Rose the new Interim Public Safety Director talked about chapter 50. We looked at some documents that we have and thought our readers would like to view this “Code Enforcement […]

Marcellino Introduces School Green Energy Savings Bill

March 26, 2015 6:29 am Comments Off

State Senator Carl L. Marcellino announced that he has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 4406, which would allow school district to receive building aid for the installation of alternative energy system including solar, wind or geothermal project.
“The installation of alternative energy sources for our schools will not only be a positive for the environment, but will […]

Car Crashed Through Fence Near Half Hollow Hills High School West

March 25, 2015 4:26 am Comments Off

Volunteers from the Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident after a car crashed through a chain-link fence on Wolf Hill Road at Melrose Road, near Half Hollow Hills High School West. Under the command of Chief Robert Fling and Third Assistant Chief Joe Williamson, an ambulance, heavy rescue truck and paramedic […]

Wanted for Grand Larceny at TJ Maxx

March 24, 2015 8:30 am 1 Comment

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two women who stole merchandise from a Commack store last year.
Two women stole more than $2,000 worth of clothing, handbags and outerwear from TJ Maxx, located at 5020 Jericho Turnpike, on December 15. The women […]

Two Escape Dix Hills House Fire

March 23, 2015 10:36 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a early morning house fire on Seaman Neck Road at 12:10 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015. Two residents, a man and woman, were able to escape the smoky blaze unharmed which broke out in the basement of the one-story home.
About 70 firefighters from Dix Hills, Deer Park, Greenlawn […]

Darryl St. George Makes Huntington Town Council Bid Official

March 23, 2015 9:23 am Comments Off

From Friends of Darryl St. George:
Darryl St. George, a local teacher and veteran who announced on February 2 that he was exploring a potential run for Huntington Town Council this fall, declared today that he has made his candidacy official. This announcement comes in conjunction with the launch of his campaign’s new website, www.darrylstgeorge.com. St. George […]

Italian-American Scholarship Opportunity

March 22, 2015 10:02 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci is announcing this year’s various Italian-American scholarships being offered to current or future college students. The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators revealed allotments of $2,500 per athletic or academic scholarship.
“As an educator, I’ve always been a strong advocate for students to take advantage of the numerous scholarships our communities offer. […]

Farmers Market Open Today – Sunday, March 22, 2015

March 22, 2015 8:06 am Comments Off

Jack Abrams School
155 Lowndes Ave
Huntington Station NY 11746
9 am – 1 pm
Sundays
The weather is finally over freezing, Haven’t been to the Winter Farmers’ Market this season due to the weather?
Come out this weekend and help support the Local Food Movement!
The market is filled with a great selection of produce to
meat, spices, cheese, honey, baked goods […]