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Blood Drive @ Huntington Fire Dept.

September 7, 2011 9:53 am Comments Off

Help Long Island Blood Services reach their goal
of collecting one unit of blood for every life lost on
September 11, 2001
WBAB/BLI and Long Island Blood Services is having a BLOOD DRIVE.
Wednesday, September 7, 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Huntington Fire Department
1 Leverich Place, Huntington, NY 11743
Blood donors will receive a special “Give Life for Lives Lost” t-shirt and 9-11 […]

9 -11 Ten Year Anniversary – All Week

September 6, 2011 5:46 pm Comments Off

Watch this video on YouTube.

FEMA Offers Assistance For Loss Of Property & Wages

September 6, 2011 3:04 pm Comments Off

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Available
Release Date: September 3, 2011
Residents who are unemployed as a direct result of the recent flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Irene may be eligible for weekly benefit payments under the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program, state and federal officials announced today.”The DUA program extends coverage to self-employed people, farm workers […]

Closing Of Jack Abrams – Past, Present & Future – Week 3

September 6, 2011 11:12 am 3 Comments

The closing of the Jack Abrams school can be directly tied to decades of discriminatory housing practices in the Town of Huntington. These housing practices can be traced back to prior to the destruction that is referred to as “Urban Renewal” and continues all the way through to the most recent Town Council meetings.
In 1969, […]

“We would like to pledge our support for Dennis Garetano”- Rich McGrath & Joe Fusaro

September 5, 2011 9:10 pm 2 Comments

In advance of the September 13th Independence Party primary for the 17 LD of Suffolk County, we would like to pledge our support for Dennis Garetano. Mr. Garetano’s record as a fiscal watchdog while serving as a member of South Huntington’s Board of Education is well known. In his eight years of service, he was an articulate advocate for fighting state and […]

Dennis Garetano – Campaign Kick Off Rescheduled Due To Irene

September 5, 2011 8:56 am Comments Off

The new date For Dennis Garetano’s Fundraiser will be tomorrow, September 6 at the Kick Start Saloon, located at 118 West Hills Road. The event was originally set for last week but was rescheduled due to Hurricane Irene. Dennis Garetano is running for Suffolk County Legislator -17th District. The 17th District is comprised of parts of Huntington, […]

Upstate Town Needs Help

September 4, 2011 7:42 am Comments Off

Governor Cuomo stated that “Upstate Catskill area has the worst damage in the State”. He also stated floods inundated 6 towns, destroying more then 600 homes damaging 150 major highways, and knocking out 22 NYS bridges. A minimum of 140,000 farm acres were spoiled with a cost of more than $45 million. Many homes, cars […]

2,101 Huntingtonians Still Without Power!

September 3, 2011 1:30 pm Comments Off

As of 1:23pm today there are 2,101 Huntingtonians without power. Elwood and South Huntington now lead the way respectively with 366 and 368 missing power. The Town administration wants you to call the 24 hour hotline to tell them you still do not have power so they can let LIPA know, the number is 631-351-3234.
Governor […]

Double Tragedy In Greenlawn

September 3, 2011 9:33 am Comments Off

Michael Baldwin, who is a reporter for News 12, arrived at his home on Lafayette Street in Greenlawn to make an unthinkable discovery. Baldwin explains, ” I saw the babysitter slumped over and I began to lift her up and I found my son underneath her and he was dead.” Baldwin received a voice mail message […]

Stay-cation Ideas – Venetian Shores

September 2, 2011 10:39 am Comments Off

If you have not had the pleasure of visiting Venetian Shores and Beach Hut in Lindenhurst this summer season, this weekend is the last opportunity of the year. This is a great place for people of all ages. There is a beach and sprinkler park for the kids. Adults can enjoy the live music while sipping […]