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Movie Review: The Avengers

May 8, 2012 8:40 am Comments Off

The Avengers, the newest superhero film from Marvel which made over $200 million at the box office this weekend, is an example of a pretty risky experiment paying off better than anyone ever expected.

Town Squanders Millions in Bad Real Estate Transactions – Part 1

May 8, 2012 7:19 am 2 Comments

There are many real estate transactions that the Town of Huntington has been involved in, mostly through the CDA (Community Development Agency). Other transactions involve the HHA (Huntington Housing Authority). In evaluating each of these transactions many of them appear to be illogical and deserving some kind of scrutiny. Many of them are bad financial deals […]

Mark Mayoka Promoting Small Business

May 7, 2012 4:12 am Comments Off

As you have seen in the past year, I have made several of my priorities come to fruition for the residents of the Town of Huntington. I have stressed the need for capping our taxes and reducing our spending and debt. I have worked hard to prevent the over development of Huntington by opposing projects […]

Arena Players Children’s Theatre Presents Dorothy and the Land of Oz

May 5, 2012 11:56 pm Comments Off

The Arena Players Repertory Theater will stage Dorothy and the Land of Oz at the Vanderbilt Carriage House Theatre every Saturday and Sunday through June 3, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey down the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz in this […]

Huntington Teachers and Students Travel to Peru

May 5, 2012 11:46 pm Comments Off

A group of Huntington High School teachers and students traveled to Peru during the district’s mid-winter vacation for a week filled with educational adventure and historical and cultural exploration.
The strictly private journey was not sponsored or underwritten by the school district in any way. The teenagers – 36 in all – traveled with art/photography teacher […]

Spencer Kicks Off Diabetic-Friendly Food Drive

May 5, 2012 10:58 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer kicked-off his Healthy Communities Initiative with a first of its kind Diabetic-Friendly Food Drive. His initiative will include a series of programs that will educate and inspire the public to live healthier and happier lives. With an eye on prevention and education, Legislator Spencer is working with the Suffolk County […]

A Hero’s Welcome

May 5, 2012 10:47 pm Comments Off

Commack Girl Scout Troop 265 baked tons of goodies for the many community members, local groups, friends and family that were waiting to welcome home PFC Matthew Leavens (US ARMY) at Long Island MacArthur Airport. What a great experience for the girls to be at a Hometown Hero Welcome!
Photos by Julie Hecht

South Huntington Teachers Make Concessions

May 5, 2012 5:25 pm Comments Off

A readiness to do what is right for the community is what’s needed most in these difficult times, and the South Huntington Board of Education is very pleased to announce that the teachers union has done just that. The Board of Education has been in negotiations with the teachers union for months, and late-breaking news […]

Recharge NY Helping Local Business

May 5, 2012 9:57 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Jim Conte announced that several area businesses will be awarded the first round of lower-cost power allocations under the ReCharge NY (RNY) program, which Assemblyman Conte helped pass into law last year.
“ReChargeNew Yorkprovides companies and nonprofits with reliable, low-cost power to promote economic development and job creation throughout our state,” said Conte. “By lowering […]

Huntington’s Distinguished Seniors Honored at Dinner

May 5, 2012 4:20 am Comments Off

This year’s Distinguished Seniors Dinner at Huntington High School honored the top 63 students in the Class of 2012. Over the course of the evening, the exceptional teenagers themselves recognized a group of teachers who have meant the most to them through the years.
A crowd numbering more than 200 filled Louis D. Giani Gymnasium for […]