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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 […]

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 […]

Lupinacci Welcomes Students From Silas Wood To Albany

June 16, 2015 8:46 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently welcomed an intelligent and vibrant group of sixth graders from South Huntington’s Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center to Albany.
“I was very impressed with the students’ passion for learning; everyone came prepared with interesting questions about state politics and current events,” said Lupinacci. “They all were very bright and have a very […]

South Huntington Presents Michael S. Curtin Citizenship Awards

June 14, 2015 9:16 am Comments Off

Michael S. Curtin was a Sergeant in the NYPD and on September 11, 2001 tragically perished during the World Trade Center rescue efforts. In Sergeant Curtin’s honor, the Michael S. Curtin Awards are presented to students in the South Huntington School District who were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating exemplary citizenship. Rather than emphasizing […]

Friends of OHEKA Garden Party Honoring Gary Melius & Local H.S. Seniors

June 6, 2015 7:35 am Comments Off

Wednesday June 10, 2015, Honoring Gary Melius-Visionary, Philanthropist, Friend
Kick off your summer with one of the biggest and brightest galas of the season! Please join us at OHEKA Castle for the 15th annual Garden Party honoring owner Gary Melius and celebrating the talents of local high school seniors.
Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, wine and dessert […]

Time Capsule Unearthed at Countrywood Primary Center

June 5, 2015 8:33 am Comments Off

South Huntington Schools will hold a special presentation marking the 50th Anniversary of Countrywood Primary Center. Twenty-five years ago, on June 8,1990, a time capsule was assembled by the Countrywood community and buried near the flagpole.
This morning (June 5, 2015) from 9:45 – 10:45 they will open and divulge the contents of that 25 year piece of history.
The Countrywood Primary […]

South Huntington’s ‘Miles For Michael’ Sets a New Attendance Record

June 3, 2015 10:30 pm Comments Off

The 2nd Annual ‘Miles for Michael’ was recently held at Walt Whitman High School. Sheila Buhse, conceived, organized, and directed the event. There were over 595 registered runners and walkers.
Originally named the Art and Sole 5K, the annual event was renamed for Walt Whitman 2012 graduate Michael Gallagher who passed away on June 18, 2014, […]

School Budget & Trustee Election Results

May 19, 2015 10:43 pm Comments Off

Cold Spring Harbor
Proposition 1 – School District Budget passed 335 – 130
Proposition 2 – Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure passed 318 – 107
Proposition 3 – Establish Capital Reserve Fund passed 314 – 114
Mr. Anthony Paolano and Mrs. Ingrid Wright were elected as trustees to the Board of Education.
Commack
The budget passed by a vote of 1927 – 575
Jarrett […]