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Engeman Theater Spring 2019 Student Classes

The Engeman Players
Dates: February 25 – May 28, 2019
Times: Mondays from 6:30 -8:30 pm
Ages: Open to students in 6th-12th grade as of 9/18
Performance Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 performance.
All enrolled students will be a part of a full musical theater production that will be performed on the Main Stage set of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. There […]

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School Superintendents And PTA Members Send Letter To Suffolk County Legislature Urging Passage Of Vaping Legislation

December 24, 2018 8:51 pm Comments Off

Legislator Spencer’s Bill Would Restrict Flavored Vape Products Across the County

Suffolk County Superintendents, administrators and PTA members are urging bi-partisan passage of IR 2128 in the Suffolk County Legislature that would restrict the sale of flavored vapor products in Suffolk County. The bill, which has been introduced by Legislator William “Doc” Spencer, is the latest […]

NINTH ANNUAL PUMPKIN CONTEST – LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DENTAL OFFICES

October 27, 2018 1:49 am Comments Off

CREATE A HARVEST OF CREATIVITY

HUNTINGTON, NY – October 24 – This year, a record-breaking 101 pumpkins were decorated by students and teachers from area schools and dental offices in the ninth annual pumpkin decorating contest from Gellerman Orthodontics.

“This is our biggest year ever, and because we had such an extraordinary participation from local schools, we were […]

SCSSA Releases Its Blueprint For Action To Enhance School Safety

September 2, 2018 12:20 am Comments Off

On Aug. 27, 2018, the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association executive board introduced the association’s five-point Blueprint for Action to Enhance School Safety during a meeting with Suffolk County law enforcement officials and representatives from the office of Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
Hosted by the Elwood School District, the meeting was facilitated by Dr. Kenneth […]

Birchwood 4th-grader Preston Park is a National Champion

August 20, 2018 5:43 pm Comments Off

It’s been a very busy summer for South Huntington 4th-grader Preston Park. Preston brought home a total of 5 medals from National and International Taekwondo Championships, and if that weren’t enough, Preston, who is ranked first nationally in his age group for the Black Belt Division, has been selected by Sports Illustrated as their Sportskid […]

Suffolk County Executive Bellone, Police Commissioner Hart Announce School Safety Plan Ahead Of Back To School

August 20, 2018 12:48 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced a multi-pronged plan designed to increase school safety and reduce response times for emergency personnel ahead of the start of the 2018-2019 School Year. The latest initiatives are in addition to several public safety measures recently undertaken by Suffolk County to ensure students, teachers, administrators […]

Town Officials Celebrate Grand Opening of Northridge, Huntington Station Revitalization Project

May 24, 2018 6:28 pm Comments Off

On Monday, May 7, Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, Councilwoman Joan Cergol, and Tax Receiver Jillian Guthman joined Renaissance Downtowns and Source the Station for the grand opening ribbon-cutting at Northridge, the mixed-use building dubbed “Phase 1” of the developer’s Huntington Station revitalization project.

“This area was once a vibrant, thriving downtown and we […]

Councilwoman Cergol Recognizes Huntington Mock Trial Team

May 14, 2018 8:59 am Comments Off

Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol, at the May 1, 2018 Town Board meeting, recognized the Huntington High School Mock Trial Team, which recently was crowned Suffolk County Champion.
Councilwoman Cergol also gave special recognition to Xavier Palacios, a Huntington school board member who helped establish the team four years ago and who serves as one of its […]

Invisible People of Color: Whaling Captains, and Crew on All Sides of Long Island Sound

April 11, 2018 8:35 pm Comments Off

Sandi Brewster-Walker, independent historian, genealogist, and freelance writer, presents a history of 19th century whaling captains and their crew on Long Island

Huntington’s 31st Annual Black History Month Program Will Highlight Contributions by Women of Color

February 13, 2018 5:44 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will mark its 31st annual Black History Month celebration February 15, 2018 by focusing on achievements and contributions women of color have made to scientific research, social service agencies, government and business.
The program will give special recognition to Huntington resident Margaret Breland, who spent nearly two decades as the director of the […]