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Budget Deficit Worse Than Projected

October 16, 2012 7:13 am 2 Comments

After receiving the latest budget, the councilmen explained that he found out that the shortfall is not $7 million it is $9 million. Mr. Mayoka described the situation as similar to a run away train.

Councilmen Mayoka and Cook Announce Huntington Budget Task Force

October 15, 2012 5:38 pm 1 Comment

Reject the proposal to raise salaries for all Town Board members and, instead,reduce all Town Board members’ salaries by 10%.

Press Conference on Parking Fees & Budget

October 15, 2012 2:28 pm Comments Off

Tonight (October 15) at 6pm a special news conference will take place to discuss issues with the budget for 2013.
Where: Huntington Train Station
Who: Gene Cook and Mark Mayoka
What: News about new options for next year’s budget
Commuters are being hit with a 1200% tax increase for parking fees.
and others fees.
Councilmen Gene Cook and Mark Mayoka as […]

Motorcyclist Loses Leg After Motor Vehicle Crash

October 15, 2012 4:01 am Comments Off

At approximately 6:30 p.m., Raymond Card, 48, of Huntington, was driving his 2000 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Belmont Avenue in West Babylon when he was struck

Parking Garage Fee Hikes & October 16 Public Hearing

October 14, 2012 10:32 am 4 Comments

Dear Editor,
Did you know that the town of Huntington will be trying to raise the parking fees at the Long Island Railroad Station’s indoor parking garage from $50.00 per year to $600.00 per year? It seems like the best kept secret in Huntington because I travel the LIRR and the large majority of my fellow […]

Annual Pumpkin Festival By Greenlawn Historical Association

October 14, 2012 9:57 am Comments Off

If you have ever attended one of Greenlawn Historical Association’s annual events, you know how much effort they put into everything they do. The events they are most known for include their Annual Antique Fair and Pickle Festival. The Antique Fair was held last March and in September many local residents enjoyed the 33nd Annual […]

Astoria Federal Savings Supports CSH Fish Hatchery Program

October 14, 2012 8:02 am Comments Off

Astoria Federal Savings supports educational programs for people of all ages and is committed to strengthening the communities it serves by supporting hundreds of not-for-profit organizations

Update: Silver Alert Cancelled

October 13, 2012 8:00 pm Comments Off

Update: Parsin Kaur has been located unharmed.

Car Crash Closes Jericho Turnpike

October 13, 2012 7:53 pm Comments Off

Jericho Turnpike west of Route 110 in Huntington was closed Saturday afternoon following a crash between two sports utility vehicles that left a Cadillac Escalade overturned on its side.

The Helping Hands Rescue Mission Pantry Needs Donations

October 12, 2012 6:57 pm Comments Off

The Helping Hand Rescue Mission’s pantry is in great need of all non-perishable food items such as:
Canned vegetables, canned corn, pasta products, sauce, rice, rice side mixes, soups, canned fruit, instant potatoes, cereal, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, canned and dried beans, pancake mix, syrup, gravy, tuna, canned chicken, brownie mix, cake mix, […]