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Councilman Eugene Cook Withdraws His Name From Supervisor Race.

May 31, 2017 11:02 am Comments Off

It is with deep regret I announce my withdrawal from the Town of Huntington Supervisor race.
Prior to announcing my candidacy, I had conversations with the various party chairs in regards to the
importance of diversity that is needed on the Huntington Town Board that should reflect the residents in Huntington.
This is of extreme importance not only […]

Huntington Young Republicans Honor May Students of the Month

May 27, 2017 3:52 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Young Republicans launched their Student of the Month Program in February 2017 to help engage local high school students in the process of politics and government. In May, the organization recognized two students: John Charles Unser and Katy Dara.
John Charles Unser is a senior at Northport High School, where he is an International Baccalaureate
Candidate. In […]

Gene Cook Announces His Run for Supervisor Among 250 Plus Guests

May 22, 2017 1:26 pm Comments Off

Sunday May 21, 2017 at 2pm Gene Cook announced to more then 250 guests at West Hills Day Camp Grounds during a wonderful family picnic that he was running for Supervisor of the Town of Huntington to replace multiple term Democrat Frank Petrone after 24 years in office.
Gene Cook has been a councilman for 2 […]

Friends of Eugene Cook Cordially Invite You to a “Cook Forward” Announcement Tomorrow!

May 20, 2017 1:41 pm Comments Off

Friends of Eugene Cook Cordially Invite You to a
“Cook Forward” Announcement

Councilman Cook

Sunday, May 21, 2017 From 12:00-4:00 PM
At
West Hills Day Camp
21 Sweet Hollow Road
Huntington, New York 11743

A wonderful barbecue will be served for the family

Special Guest Speakers:
NYS State Senator John Flanagan
NYS State Senator Carl Marcellino
NYS State Assemblyman Andrew Raia
NYS State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci

A minimum donation of $25 […]

RAIA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF ANTI-GANG LEGISLATION

May 16, 2017 2:21 pm Comments Off

A statement from Assemblyman Andrew Raia (East Northport)

“I applaud the Senate for putting rhetoric aside and taking action on the gang recruitment issue that has become a scourge on so many communities across Long Island. I urge my colleagues in the Assembly to put forth the same commitment the Senate has demonstrated, and bring legislation […]

Letter To The Editor From Chad Lupinacci

May 16, 2017 2:06 pm Comments Off

For over a decade, peace of mind on Long Island has been threatened by increasing concerns about violent crime. In wake of the many gruesome and tragic crimes that have occurred throughout the downstate region, this topic has moved to the forefront of political discussion – and rightly so.
In recent weeks, we have seen the […]

Darryl St. George, Democratic Candidate for Huntington Town Supervisor Hosts Speak Out Huntington Town Hall Meeting

May 15, 2017 1:17 pm Comments Off

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 @ 7:30 PM Half Hollow Hills Public Library, Dix Hills- 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills, NY 11746

Darryl St. George, Democratic candidate for Huntington Town Supervisor, will host his next Speak Out Huntington town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM at the Half Hollow Hills Public Library in Dix Hills […]

Former U.S. Attorney David Kelley Announces Tim Sini to Run for Suffolk County District Attorney

May 15, 2017 12:20 pm Comments Off

Kelley, Famed S.D.N.Y. Federal Terrorism Prosecutor and Former East Hampton Police Officer, will serve as Chairman of the Sini Campaign

David Kelley, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced May 12, 2017 that Tim Sini will be a candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney this year. Kelley also announced that he would serve […]

Board Approves Measures on Affordable House, Parking for Apartments in Commercial Districts

May 12, 2017 1:40 am Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its May 9 meeting, approved two proposals responding to the increased demand for apartments in the middle of Huntington Village.
One of proposals, sponsored by Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards, requires that one-fifth of the apartments constructed in commercial district mixed-use buildings be designated as affordable. The second, sponsored by Councilwoman Susan […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF HYBRID BUSES TO SUFFOLK COUNTY TRANSIT

May 4, 2017 1:47 am Comments Off

Federal and State Funding will Comprise 90-Percent of Total Purchase Cost
70 New Buses will Ensure Over Half of County’s Transit Bus Fleet will be Upgraded
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that the Suffolk County Department of Public Works has purchased 30 new hybrid-electric transit buses and 40 mid-size transit buses that are scheduled to arrive […]