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Huntington Young Republicans Honor April Students of the Month

May 1, 2017 4:46 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 April, the organization recognized two students: Leigh McDermott and Victoria Thurer.
Leigh McDermott is a freshman at Portledge High School in Locust Valley, and resides in Cold Spring Harbor. Over […]

Legislator Rob Trotta – Demands Deportation of Illegal Immigrants Who Commit Crimes

April 28, 2017 3:12 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, a former member of the Suffolk County Police Department assigned to the FBI’s Violent Gang Task Force for 10 years is asking United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions to mandate the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving violence or the use of a weapon […]

“Gene Cook Forward” Announcement Coming

April 25, 2017 3:47 pm Comments Off

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

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 […]

Senator Marcellino Will Be Holding “Mobile Office” Hours

April 21, 2017 1:31 pm Comments Off

Senator Marcellino will be holding “mobile office” hours where constituents will have an opportunity to ask questions and obtain assistance from Senator Marcellino’s Professional Staff.

April 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm
Huntington Public Library
338 Main St, Huntington

May 3rd 4pm -7pm
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station

Senator Marcellino’s Staff handles hundreds of constituent issues every year and […]

Tracey Edwards Councilwomen Officially Announces Her Run For Supervisor

April 18, 2017 8:23 pm Comments Off

Today April 18, 2017 at Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurant with a room full of supporters Town Councilwomen Tracey Edwards told her supporters that it is time to run for Supervisor. This means that most likely a primary will occur for the Democrats because Darryl St George has already announced that is he is running for […]

2017 Beautification Award Winners Announced

April 18, 2017 4:47 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and the Town Council congratulated the winners of the 40th Annual Beautification Awards, which were announced at the April 4, 2017 Town Board meeting.
The winners were selected by the Town’s Beautification Council, and covered several categories: residence, business, professional office. They were announced by Dr. William Walter, chair of the […]

RAIA DELIVERS ON KEY ISSUES WITH STATE BUDGET

April 12, 2017 4:47 pm Comments Off

A statement from Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport)

“This year’s state budget was a difficult and arduous process, but upon final review, I am pleased with some of the issues that have been addressed. This year’s budget will include a 4.1 percent increase in school aid resulting in the addition of $995.4 million, $227 million more […]

LUPINACCI VOTES YES ON STATE BUDGET

April 11, 2017 1:34 pm Comments Off

Lupinacci Says budget produced positive results but process must be more transparent

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref-South Huntington) weighed in on the budget after voting ‘yes’ early Saturday morning. Lupinacci praised the budget for expanding aid to students seeking an undergraduate degree, but criticized the budget’s secretive and exclusive process.
“While we may not have […]

LUPINACCI ADVOCATES FOR DONATE LIFE

April 10, 2017 3:17 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (South Huntington) spoke on the floor of the Assembly chamber today as he recognized April as the beginning of National Donate Life Month. The month-long celebration is designed to raise awareness of the life-saving role New York residents can play by registering as an organ, tissue and eye donor.

Lupinacci speaks on […]

County Executive Bellone, LIA & Community Advocates Call on Federal Government to Withdraw Proposal to Eliminate Key Tax Deductions for Long Islanders

April 7, 2017 11:21 am Comments Off

As Washington, D.C. Begins Federal Tax Reform Push, Latest Pronouncements to Include Repeal or Cap Itemized Deductions for Mortgage Interest, State and Local Taxes Raise Major Concerns
Repeal of Mortgage Interest Deduction Alone would Cost Suffolk County Homeowners Up to Approximately $3,500 Annually; Suffolk County Would Incur Estimated $341 Million Loss for Local Economy
Suffolk County Executive […]