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Huntington to Dedicate Breezy Park

October 21, 2011 11:58 pm Comments Off

Football, soccer and lacrosse leagues join in ceremony dedicating park named in memory of 13-year-old killed by drunk driver.
DATE: Sunday, October 23, 2011
TIME: 8:45 a.m.
PLACE: Breezy Park
Oakwood Road and West Rogues Path
Huntington Station
Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and the Town Council, joined by Suffolk County officials and representatives from the Cold Spring Harbor Soccer Club, Huntington […]

Big Win For Blue Devils Marching Band

October 21, 2011 5:56 am Comments Off

The Blue Devil marching band scored a sensational victory last Sunday afternoon as a crowd estimated at more than 2,000 watched. The Huntington High School musicians and color guard members notched a score of 82, the highest in their division in the state this fall.
Coming at their own home show, the victory was a very […]

James Polansky – Something To Agree About

October 20, 2011 11:27 pm Comments Off

In a school district that is too often divided, there is finally something to agree about. It’s the confidence the community seems to have in their new Superintendent, James Polansky. When the search for a new leader of the Huntington school district was coming up short, sitting BOE member, Rich McGrath encouraged Mr. Polansky to apply for the position. McGrath felt Polansky had […]

Town Sued by Citizens.

October 20, 2011 11:00 am Comments Off

Greater Huntington Civic Group
223 Wall Street, Suite 407
Huntington, NY 11746
Contact: Greaterhuntington@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 20, 2011
GREATER HUNTINGTON CIVIC GROUP FILES SUIT AGAINST TOWN BOARD,
AVALON BAY TO STOP DEVELOPMENT
Lawsuit Points to Illegal Spot Zoning and Environmental Impact As Key Violations
Greater Huntington Civic Group Inc. President Steven Spucces announced
today that the five members of the Huntington […]

In 2009 Dormer Told Petrone To Get Serious About Code Enforcement

October 20, 2011 6:13 am 2 Comments

We received several requests to repost this letter, so here it is…
In response to a shooting that occurred in September 2009, the county held a forum to address growing concerns of safety in Huntington Station. Frank Petrone, Mark Cuthbertson, Glenda Jackson, and Susan Berland did not show up to the forum. Stu Besen who was […]

Visit Tropical Smoothie Cafe & Help The Blue Devil Crew Program

October 19, 2011 11:28 pm Comments Off

Make sure to stop by Tropical Smoothie Café on Wall Street in Huntington village on Thursday (Oct. 20) between 3-8 p.m. and help out the Huntington High School crew program.
The Blue Devils will receive 20 percent of the proceeds generated by customers presenting a special flyer available on the Huntington School District’s website at www.hufsd.edu. […]

Letter To The Editor From Rich McGrath

October 19, 2011 8:20 pm 1 Comment

October 18, 2011
Letter to the Editor:
The New York State Democratic Committee continues their daily mailers to try to convince me that my school taxes are going up because of one person, Huntington School Board member Liz Black.
I am told the “solution” is to elect their candidate Democrat William Spencer to represent me in the Suffolk […]

Minor Bus Accident in South Huntington SD

October 19, 2011 8:07 pm Comments Off

The Stimson Middle School dismissal bus H-5 was involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Bushwick and New York Avenue. The bus was rear ended by a car. The driver and all students are fine and were checked by a nurse from the district, according to the Principal, Ms. Robins. Another bus arrived to take […]

Closing of Jack Abrams School – Past, Present & Future – Week 6

October 19, 2011 6:16 am 1 Comment

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After decades of abuse and neglect by all levels of government, the residents got together to demand attention. In March of 2010, they held a rally in the hopes of being heard. The message was that they wanted to feel safe and they wanted all levels of government to work together to protect the surrounding […]

HUFSD – Washington School – Harvest Hoedown

October 19, 2011 5:57 am Comments Off

On October 14, 2011, Washington Primary School held their second annual Harvest Hoedown. It was a big success thanks to all the planning and hard work of the many PTA volunteers. The events main coordinator was Michele Deegan who did an outstanding job of making sure there was something fun for everyone. There was music, refreshments including […]