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Closing Of Jack Abrams School – Past, Present & Future – Week 5

October 4, 2011 8:35 am 4 Comments

Note: Normally, the Huntingtonian provides very specific details in our stories. In this story, we make reference to homeless shelters, sober houses, and other homes that are owned by the Town. Because of the delicate nature of the situation and because children are involved, we have decided not to release the addresses of these dwellings. […]

Murals Bloom At Gateway Garden

October 3, 2011 7:16 pm 1 Comment

Standing tall or small, with tiny fingers dipped in paint or bigger hands wielding brushes, more than 70 volunteer adults and children painted for more than a month during this past summer to create 5 murals now gracing Gateway Park Organic Community Garden in Huntington Station.
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the community of gardeners and painters […]

Things That make You Go “Hmmm”

October 3, 2011 5:03 am Comments Off

From left to right: Frank Petrone, William Spencer, Don Pius, Robert Fonti
There has been much chatter over the years that Don Pius is supported by Supervisor Frank Petrone, Robert Fonti, who is Chair of the Huntington Housing Authority (HHA) and former HHA Chair, Dr. William Spencer, who is running for the 18th Legislative District. Don […]

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL): Your Right to Know

October 3, 2011 5:00 am 3 Comments

New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law §87 et. seq. ) allows members of the public to access records of governmental agencies. FOIL provides a process for the review and copying of an agency’s records. More information about the Freedom of Information Law can be found at: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/coog/foil2.html
We expect to be talking […]

Martin Viette Fall Festival

October 2, 2011 10:20 am Comments Off

Martin Viette Nursery, located a short distance from Huntington, hosts an annual Fall Festival. The Fall Festival runs from September 24 – October 30, 2011. Admission is free. If you are looking for a low key, fun way to spend a few hours, this will fit the bill.
Daily events include:
Pet and feed the animals
Pumpkin Patch
Farm cutouts […]

Poulos: No More Cell Phone, Cars, and Per Diems

October 1, 2011 9:05 am Comments Off

Dix Hills, NY…Today Deborah Poulos, Republican and Conservative candidate for Suffolk County Legislature’s 16th district, announced that she will end special perks County Legislators receive for serving in office.
“As our economy is eroding, our friends and neighbors are losing their jobs, homes and savings and our county government is facing a huge deficit, I believe […]

Gene Cook’s Gathering

October 1, 2011 8:00 am Comments Off

On September 27th, Gene Cook, who is a candidate for Huntington Town Board, addressed his supporters at Oheka Castle in Huntington and discussed his vision for our Town. The event was a chance to meet the candidate and was also a fundraiser for his campaign. The large room was filled with members from many different […]

Former Huntington H.S. Student Enjoying Harvard

October 1, 2011 6:00 am Comments Off

At this time last year Alexandra Kiley was walking the halls of Huntington High School, serving as the school’s student council president, earning typically stellar grades, memorizing her lines for the fall drama club production and playing a part in most social and charitable events.
Today the dynamic teenager is in her freshman year on the […]

CSA Claims Bellones Tax Cut Claims are False

September 30, 2011 6:21 pm 2 Comments

The CSA (Conservative Society for Action) has claimed in a new You Tube video that Steve Bellones’ claims that taxes decreased in Babylon are incorrect. Steve Bellone is presently the Supervisor in Babylon and is running to replace Steve Levy as Suffolk County Executive in November. Angie Carpenter is the Republican Candidate for Suffolk County Executive.
In this […]

Conte Urges LIRR To Update Emergency Systems After Lightning Derails Operations

September 30, 2011 6:17 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Jim Conte (R,I,C,WF-Huntington Station) today called on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to update its emergency communications after an electrical issue caused by lightning disabled the system and left thousands of straphangers stranded at Penn Station and aboard trains.
“The LIRR needs to rethink and retool its emergency-communications system after the catastrophic shutdown of […]