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Throwback Thursdays-Councilwoman Susan Berland OverBills Taxpayers 40% For Mileage Reimbursements

September 28, 2017 12:19 pm Comments Off

Editors Note: Susan Berland is now running for Suffolk County Legislator 16th District against Hector Gavilla. This information may be pertinent for you, the voters to know, before you cast your ballot. Original Story was printed on October 25, 2015.

While town officials grapple with millions in potential cuts to the all-volunteer Huntington Community First Aid […]

Supervisor Petrone Presents 2018 Budget

September 24, 2017 5:35 pm Comments Off

$194.2 million spending plan maintains services and stays within state tax cap

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone, at the September 19 Town Board meeting, presented a proposed $194.2 million budget for 2018, a spending plan that maintains all Town services at current levels and calls for a tax levy that is under the state-mandated tax […]

Some Primary – Key Results in Huntington

September 13, 2017 1:22 pm Comments Off

Edwards over St. George for Democratic primary election for town supervisors race. The first primary for this in over 20 plus years.
Below are the results of the primary.

Now in November it will be Edwards (D) vs Lupinacci (R) and Raspantini (End Corruption in Huntington) party.

In the 18th County Legislator primaries Dom Spada won both the […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR -Primary Vote

September 9, 2017 5:16 pm Comments Off

Important Primary Day

This year, the registered Democrats in the Town of Huntington have an important choice to make as to who we would put forth to the general election in November, to run for Supervisor of our Town. Both Tracey Edwards and Darryl St. George are requesting our support going forward. In the past several […]

Letter To The Editor – Lisa Cook “the biggest losers here are the residents of the Town of Huntington.”

September 1, 2017 3:39 pm Comments Off

Dear Editor,
It has come to my attention that there are grumblings that I, Lisa Cook the wife of Town of Huntington Councilman Eugene
Cook, was the reason he dropped out of the race for Huntington Town Supervisor. I feel compelled to set the record straight.
The truth of the matter is that my husband withdrew from the […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE APPOINTS LISA BLACK AS DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE

August 31, 2017 6:34 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today appointed Lisa Black as Deputy County Executive and will serve in the role of Chief of Staff. Lisa, who recently served as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, brings over 20 years of experience in state and local government […]

Board Sets Hearing on Deer Hunting Code Revisions

August 30, 2017 5:45 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its August 15, 2017 meeting, set a September 19,2017 public hearing on proposed revisions to Town Code with respect to deer hunting, based on comments from residents since the code was amended two years ago to allow for bow hunting, subject to state regulations.
While noting that it is within the […]

Councilwoman Edwards Sponsors Code Amendment To Ease Requirements To Hold Events On Town Property

August 26, 2017 12:00 pm Comments Off

Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards sponsored a code amendment at the August 15, 2017 Town Board meeting that changes the insurance requirements so that groups can hold events on Town property. “I was happy to quarterback this change. This is a win-win, there will still be the same protection for the town and this now lowers the cost […]

Letter to the Editor -Red Light Camera Report

August 4, 2017 5:04 pm Comments Off

“The Suffolk County Red Light Safety Program uses automated enforcement to enhance the safety of motorists at red light intersections located within Suffolk County,” according to the county’s Traffic and Parking Violations Agency website. However, the 2015 report recently released by the Agency tells a different story. A review of the data shows that 50% […]

Huntington, Suffolk To Implement Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategy

July 30, 2017 4:22 pm Comments Off

Huntington Town and top Suffolk County officials will implement a comprehensive strategy focused on attacking gangs and reducing violent crime in the Town.
The commitment to devising a multi-pronged, multi-agency approach followed a meeting at Huntington Town Hall called by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards that included Supervisor Frank P. Petrone, County Executive Steve Bellone, Police Commissioner Tim […]