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RAIA WELCOMES SUPPORT IN COMBATING LOCAL GANGS FROM WHITE HOUSE

July 26, 2017 1:42 pm Comments Off

On Friday, July 28, 2017 President Trump will speak at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood and see first-hand the effects MS-13 gang violence has had on the Islip hamlet. In the wake of gang violence that has taken place in the 12th Assembly District over the last year, President Trump plans to show his […]

COUNCILMAN COOK THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INPUT ON TERM LIMITS

July 21, 2017 6:09 pm Comments Off

Councilman Eugene Cook would like to thank the constituents who took the time to respond to his survey regarding term limits. Interestingly, the following results stood out:

98.07% of the people who responded are in favor of term limits.
86.54% supported that term limits included all elected officials
63.46% supported 2 terms of 4 years compared to 17.31% […]

Town Board Meeting – Board Approves Second Phase of Parking Deck Study

July 13, 2017 3:46 pm Comments Off

Study will explore physical and financial aspects of Huntington village structure
The Huntington Town Board, at its July 11 meeting, took a significant step toward construction of a parking structure in Huntington Village, approving the second phase of a feasibility study looking into the physical and financial aspects of the project.
The Board voted to extend the […]

Huntington Young Republicans Support Local Veterans!

July 11, 2017 2:07 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Young Republicans hosted their Second Annual Veterans Food Drive on Saturday, July 8, 2017 throughout the Township of Huntington to benefit the Northport VA Medical Center.
Over a dozen members of the group spent the day at four supermarkets in Huntington soliciting donations from patrons. The Best Market of East Northport, the Best Market of Huntington Station, the […]

Huntington Town’s Rental Registration Regulations Upheld by Judge Feuerstein

July 10, 2017 1:51 pm Comments Off

Federal court dismisses challenge by absentee landlords
A federal judge has upheld the legality of the Town of Huntington’s regulations for non-owner-occupied rental housing units, dismissing a suit that had been brought by a landlords’ group that had challenged the requirements that they obtain permits and certify that the units meet all Town, Suffolk […]

CHAD LUPINACCI ENDORSED BY REFORM PARTY

July 9, 2017 4:05 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, candidate for Huntington Town Supervisor, recently received the endorsement of the New York State Reform Party, an official party press release said Wednesday-July 5, 2017. This comes as Lupinacci’s third party endorsement, also endorsed by the Republican and Conservative Parties.
“These candidates were selected on the merits, not as the result of some […]

COUNCILMAN COOK REQUESTS YOUR INPUT ON TERM LIMITS

June 22, 2017 1:11 pm Comments Off

Councilman Eugene Cook is requesting all Huntington residents and business owners to let him know their thoughts on term limits for the elected officials in the Town of Huntington. He is currently drafting legislation to schedule a public hearing for term limits and needs to know your thoughts on what you want for the Town […]

Huntington Town Board Takes Next Step Toward New Animal Shelter

June 16, 2017 4:32 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town board, at its June 13, 2017 meeting, took the next step toward replacing the aging Town Animal Shelter.
The Board authorized hiring L. K. McLean Associates of Brookhaven to provide the architectural and engineering services to design the new shelter, which will be located on Creek Road in Huntington Village, adjacent […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES SUFFOLK COUNTY WILL PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE RIDE-SHARING PROGRAM

June 9, 2017 3:06 pm Comments Off

County Executive, Uber and Lyft Representatives, and Long Island Business Leaders Tout the Over $100 Million in Projected Economic Benefits of Alternative Transportation Services
Suffolk County is First to Bring Ride-sharing Services to Long Island
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that Suffolk County will officially participate in the statewide ride-sharing program that was recently signed into […]

LUPINACCI ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR HUNTINGTON TOWN SUPERVISOR

May 31, 2017 11:40 am Comments Off

On Tuesday, New York State Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci made the following announcement:
“I would like to officially announce that I will seek the position of Huntington Town Supervisor. The Town of Huntington is in need of a new direction to best prepare our communities and neighborhoods for the future. For too long our residents have […]