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9/11 Candlelight Ceremony Honoring 14th Anniversary

September 4, 2015 1:54 pm Comments Off

Common Core Changes Expressed by Gov. Coumo, Lupinacci Response

September 4, 2015 11:02 am Comments Off

Statement on Common Core from Assembly Member – Lupinacci September 3rd 2015
“Today is a monumental day for the future of New York State’s public education system, as Governor Cuomo has finally decided to reconsider his highly controversial education reforms,” said Lupinacci, following the Governor’s announcement. “Since budgetary proceedings, my Assembly minority colleagues […]

LUPINACCI HONORS NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT IN SOUTH HUNTINGTON

September 3, 2015 2:18 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently joined the South Huntington community in celebrating William James Burton, of Boy Scout Troop 406, being granted the rank of Eagle. Burton, the second in his family to achieve this distinct honor, was joined by his family, friends, and fellow Boy Scouts this past Saturday.
“Today, we gather to celebrate […]

Town of Huntington Takes Steps to Make Woodbury Road Safer

September 1, 2015 1:30 pm Comments Off

Improved signage, trimmed trees first phase of improvements by Town.
Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and Highway Superintendent Peter Gunther announce that the Town has implemented the first phase of the consultant’s recommendations to improve traffic safety on Woodbury Road.
Town Highway Department workers trimmed trees along the shoulder of the road, which runs 2.5 miles from […]

Huntington School District Mourns the Loss of Security Guard Jerome Merkerson

August 31, 2015 8:16 am Comments Off

The Huntington School District mourns the loss of Woodhull Intermediate School security guard Jerome Merkerson, who passed away suddenly at home this weekend.
Well-known throughout the community as a lacrosse coach, Mr. Merkerson compiled a 65-3 record while coaching teams at Finley Middle School and Huntington High School. He also coached on the club level and […]

Town Officials Invite Reporters Onto School District Property Without Knowledge or Consent of HUFSD Officials

August 24, 2015 8:17 am Comments Off

On August 10, 2015, Town Hall officials took it upon themselves to create a photo op on the grounds of the HUFSD. They did not bother to clear it with Huntington School District officials. Superintendent Jim Polansky became aware of it when school district employees informed him that there were media crews talking to kids […]

Huntington Resident James T Powers Selected to Receive Prestigious Award

August 17, 2015 9:54 am Comments Off

“It is with extreme pleasure and delight that we announce the selection of Jim Powers as the 2015 Matinecock District Good Deed Award recipient, reported Suffolk County Council President James Montalto at the June 23rd kick-off reception held at Honu Restaurant in Huntington.
Jim is the Director of Operations and Business Development for Bohler Engineering and […]

Commack Cougar High School Football Teams Moves a Mountain of Rock For 9-11 Memorial

August 7, 2015 11:26 am Comments Off

The Commack Cougar High School Football Teams used their muscle to remove a truckload of rocks from around the District’s 9-11 Memorial. Gardens will surround the three newly planted “Survivor Trees” added to the memorial. A callery pear tree became known as the “Survivor Tree” after enduring the September 11, 2001 terror attacks at the […]

Summer Youth Connection Keeps Huntington Teens Busy

August 5, 2015 5:48 am Comments Off

More than 200 teenagers are enjoying active evenings by taking part in Summer Youth Connection, a five-evening-a-week program the Town of Huntington is presenting with Suffolk County in collaboration with a variety of corporate and not-for-profit partners and volunteers.
The free program, which is held at Walt Whitman High School from 5 to 9 p.m., is […]

Huntington Station Community Comes Together With Depot Road Park Memorial

July 16, 2015 8:54 pm 1 Comment

The Huntington Station Community came together for the dedication of a Memorial for 3 beautiful young people taken before their natural time. The dedication happened at 5pm at Depot Road Park where 3 trees were planted and the stone plaque on the left have been set in the park.

Sarah Strobel, 23, of 11 East 6th […]