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Should A School Board Be Involved In Matters Outside Of Education? – Candidates Respond

May 14, 2012 7:33 am Comments Off

We recently asked the current HUFSD BOE candidates to respond on the topic of Huntington BOE members taking a stand on town issues. We also asked them to read this article on the subject and comment including their position. Below are their responses in the order they were received.
Bill Dwyer
A school district is a member of the […]

Stephen Labate Points out the Hypocrisy of Congressman Israel

May 14, 2012 6:53 am 1 Comment

In a recent campaign mailer, Congressman Steve Israel claimed that Republicans have “been accumulating war chests full of special interest money”. When asked for a comment, Stephen Labate said, “This is just the latest example of where Steve Israel’s rhetoric doesn’t match his actions, or the actions of his boss, President Obama, who just attended […]

Happy Mother’s Day

May 13, 2012 8:54 am Comments Off

Happy Mother’s Day from The Huntingtonian.

Bellone & Lindsay Appointment Will Preserve History

May 12, 2012 7:44 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Presiding Officer William Lindsay announced the appointment of former County Executive Peter Fox Cohalan to the post of County Historian, the first time the unpaid post has been filled in nearly five years.
“Now, more than ever, in this age of constantly changing technology, it is critical that we preserve […]

Suffolk Police To Upgrade Fingerprint ID System

May 12, 2012 7:31 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Acting Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber announce the Suffolk County Legislature’s approval of a resolution to upgrade the county’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
The upgrade will allow for faster, more accurate searches of prints and will assist police officers and detectives in solving cases. In the past, investigating […]

Turning The Spotlight On Anonymous Online Bullies

May 10, 2012 3:22 pm Comments Off

The legislation, which I am sponsoring, seeks to combat cyber-bullying by allowing the victim of an anonymous Website posting to request that the post be removed if the anonymous source is unwilling to attach his or her name to it.

Should A School Board Be Involved In Matters Outside Of Education?

May 10, 2012 1:24 pm 5 Comments

It’s election time again in the Huntington Union Free School District. And once again, some are questioning whether it is ever appropriate for that district to weigh in on political matters before the Town. It is an incredibly important question; should a school board be involved in matters outside of education, in matters that some have argued are beyond its purview?

Mayoka Announces Two Initiatives For May 22 Meeting

May 10, 2012 12:08 pm 3 Comments

I AM RESUBMITTING FOR THE THIRD TIME, A RESOLUTION TO HIRE A FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF MARITIME SERVICES.
The purpose is to hire Ed Carr as the full-time Director of Maritime Services. Ed Carr’s extensive Maritime experience coupled with his superior Educational accomplishments make him the ideal candidate for the position. He will be able to provide […]

Transfer Development Rights & Meyer’s Farm.

May 9, 2012 4:07 pm 1 Comment

Driving along Round Swamp road, there are signs proclaiming “save Sweet Hollow Park” attend town board meeting May 22nd! Bring the kids!”
At first blush, it sounds great, right? Save a park? Who would not want that?
Well, it is a bit more complicated than that. There is not yet any park called “Sweet Hollow Park”. It […]

Events At Heckscher Museum of Art

May 9, 2012 7:35 am Comments Off

There are a variety events available for your enjoyment at the Heckscher Museum of Art.