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Letter From HUFSD PTA Council Executive Board Regarding Disparate Treatment By The Town Board & IDA

October 3, 2014 2:33 pm Comments Off

We are writing in support of comments made by Emily Rogan, the President of the Huntington School District’s Board of Education at the Town Board meeting of September 16, 2014 regarding the disparate treatment of our district by both the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency and the Huntington Town Board.

Huntington’s Gunther Cassell Qualifies for US Olympic Swimming Trials

October 3, 2014 8:28 am Comments Off

Everyone around Huntington High School has known for some time that senior Gunther Cassell is an exceptional swimmer. After all, he has the gold and silver medals from the New York State Championships and plenty of other trophies to prove it. But did anyone know he was this good?

Editorial: Berland Needs Phone Call Reminder To Do Her Job

September 30, 2014 10:46 am Comments Off

On September 16, 2014, Huntington School Board President Emily Rogan spoke on public record on behalf of the entire Huntington School Board at the Huntington Town Board meeting. She explained that the School Board was asking for better support and communication from the Town Board. You can see the video here. Supervisor Petrone and Councilman […]

Video: Petrone/Cuthbertson Get “Hostile” With Huntington School Board President Emily Rogan

September 22, 2014 10:13 am 3 Comments

Watch the video. Judge for yourself.

Suffolk IDA Board Unanimously Approves Controversial Hotel Huntington Tax Abatement

September 21, 2014 1:55 pm 3 Comments

On September 18, 2014, the Suffolk IDA board voted unanimously to put Hotel Huntington on public assistance. The hotel project is located at 227 Main Street in Huntington.
The project involves the old vacant Huntington town hall building which is approximately 9500 square feet and will be renovated into a hotel registration, reception and management area, […]

An Old-Fashioned Huntington Homecoming on Tap

September 19, 2014 7:43 pm Comments Off

A week filled with electricity will culminate on Saturday as Huntington High School celebrated its annual Homecoming Day festivities this week.

Hotel Huntington Requesting $2.4 Million In Tax Abatements

September 10, 2014 9:00 am 3 Comments

The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) held a public hearing on August 26 regarding a $2.4 million dollar tax abatement that will likely be granted to the developers of the Hotel Huntington project.
The hotel project is located at 227 Main Street in Huntington.
The project involves the old vacant Huntington town hall building which is […]

Huntington School District Opens With Enthusiasm

September 4, 2014 9:32 am Comments Off

The summer vacation is officially over. Students, faculty and staff are returning to classrooms with renewed enthusiasm as the Huntington School District swings back into action with high hopes for a banner year.

Huntington Superintendent Polansky Voices Opposition To Hotel Tax Abatement

August 26, 2014 11:11 am 1 Comment

In response to the meeting notice for the IDA hearing regarding The Huntington Hotel’s request for tax relief, Superintendent Jim Polansky sent the following letter to the chairman of the IDA. The meeting is scheduled for August 26 at 2:00.

First Annual Carmen Rivera-Gotay Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Erin Plante

June 27, 2014 5:28 am Comments Off

The first annual Carmen Rivera-Gotay Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Huntington High School senior Erin Plante. Carmen’s mother, Carolyn Gotay, presented the award at the Huntington High School Annual Awards Dinner, saying, “This scholarship honors Carmen’s memory by recognizing a student who shines because of the fullness of her heart, brightness of personality and […]