The Huntingtonian | Archive | Sports & Schools

Tragic Passing of Whitman Senior

October 14, 2014 4:02 am 1 Comment

The South Huntington School District issued the following statement to the community regarding the tragic passing of Maggie Rosales who was murdered in Huntington Station on Sunday, October 12:

The news is reporting that 18 year-old Maggie Rosales died tragically last evening in Huntington Station. While the issue is a police matter and we are not privy to […]

Letter: Why Is The Town In The Real Estate Business?

October 10, 2014 8:33 am Comments Off

I was a witness to the exchange between Supervisor Petrone, Councilman Cuthbertson, and SD B.O.E. president Rogan at the last Town Board meeting. To say I am disappointed in our Town’s leadership is an understatement.

Commack Students Learn How To Protect Themselves From Hearing Loss

October 7, 2014 11:38 am Comments Off

Currently, earbuds are included with almost every purchase of a cell phone, and the increased risk of hearing loss from pumping high decibel music into our ears has greatly increased.

District Keeps Close Watch On Industrial Development Agency Tax Abatement Programs

October 6, 2014 9:20 am Comments Off

Huntington School District officials are keeping a close eye on the Town of Huntington’s redevelopment initiative in Huntington Station as well as various projects in and around Huntington village that have sought property tax abatements through the Suffolk Industrial Development Agency.

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?

Walt Whitman September Athletes of the Month

October 2, 2014 11:33 am Comments Off

Congratulations Christina McFelia and Tariq Soliman, Walt Whitman’s September Athletes of the Month.

Football Player Died After Being Injured During A Game Against Elwood John Glenn High School

October 1, 2014 11:12 pm Comments Off

A junior from Shoreham-Wading River High School died Wednesday night after undergoing surgery from a head injury he sustained during a football game against Elwood High School. During the third quarter of the game he collided with another player. After the injury, the game halted and Tom Cutinella was taken to Huntington Hospital where […]

Seventh Annual ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ Student Essay Contest

September 30, 2014 12:10 pm Comments Off

For the seventh consecutive year, Cablevision’s Optimum Community and Olympusat, Inc. are proud to sponsor the “Hispanic Heritage Month” essay contest in recognition of the rich heritage of Hispanic Americans. Open to middle-school (grades 6 through 8) and high-school (grades 9 through 12) students, the 2014 contest asks students to “Name a Latino, past or […]

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 […]