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Standing Strong for Israel

May 23, 2024 4:52 pm Comments Off

Friend,
Today, I want to reaffirm my unwavering support for Israel and call on all of us to continue to confront antisemitism.
In Congress, I have consistently backed legislation aimed at bolstering the alliance between the United States and Israel for two primary reasons:

Firstly, both our nations are founded on the principles of religious freedom, a cornerstone […]

LaLota Applauds McCarthy-Biden Deal to Limit Spending and Raise the Debt Ceiling

June 2, 2023 11:42 pm Comments Off

Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden reached an agreement on legislation that would limit government spending and responsibly raise the debt ceiling.

“This bipartisan debt ceiling deal is a necessary first step to putting our great nation on a better course for our kids and grandkids,” […]

STATEMENT HUNTINGTON TOWN SUPERVISOR ED SMYTH

May 22, 2023 11:12 pm Comments Off

The Immigrant Crisis

“The Town of Huntington has not received information from any other municipality or agency notifying us of an influx of immigrants. I’ve spoken with the governor’s office this morning. They confirmed there has been an outreach to hotels state-wide to determine availability of rooms. However, the Governor is working with the City of […]

WE NEED A COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO COMBAT HUMANITARIAN CRISIS NEW YORK IS FACING

May 20, 2023 11:19 pm Comments Off

BROWN: WE NEED A COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO COMBAT HUMANITARIAN CRISIS NEW YORK IS FACING

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) (top right) attends a press conference in Albany on May 17, 2023.

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) attended a press conference earlier today alongside Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island), Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) […]

Town of Huntington to Launch New Office of Film & Television

May 18, 2023 11:14 pm Comments Off

Huntington, NY – The Town of Huntington is excited to announced the launch of their newest department, the Office of Film & Television. Join us at Rozewood Farm for a Launch Event attended by Town Officials and representatives from the production/film industry. The Town is looking to bring Hollywood to Huntington and encourage production companies […]

LaLota Votes to Secure Border and Support Law Enforcement

May 14, 2023 10:38 pm Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 11th, 2023, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.
“Our border security, asylum process, and immigration system have been broken for decades and there is plenty of blame to go around for how bad it has gotten. Today’s Secure the Border Act takes real action to […]

LaLota Introduces Bill to Restore SALT Deduction

May 12, 2023 10:27 pm Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 10th, 2023, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced H.R. 3098, the SALT Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act. This legislation would effectively bring the deduction to pre-2017 levels for the overwhelming number of taxpayers while at the same time reducing the federal deficit.

“As I continue to visit communities all over New York’s First Congressional District, one thing […]

Smyth, Huntington CDA to Open COVID-19 Test Kit Pickup Drive-Through for Registered Residents

February 6, 2022 6:58 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Community Development Agency will be distributing over 10,000 over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 test kits to Town of Huntington residents funded by the 2020 CARES Act Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) program.

Pre-registration is required. Recipients must be Town of Huntington residents and each household is eligible to receive up to four (4) OTC Rapid […]

Huntington Ethics Board to Meet Friday, March 18, 2022 at 1 PM

January 6, 2022 6:20 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Ethics Board will be holding its quarterly meeting on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Town Board Room at Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington.

The public session can be viewed in person or live on Optimum 18, FIOS 38 and online at huntingtonny.gov/meetings, where an agenda will be […]

Good Luck To The Winners

November 4, 2021 2:15 pm Comments Off

TheHuntingtonian staff wants to congratulate all of the winners below for the specific seats and wish them luck on doing their work for the people!

County DA Ray Tierney WINNER
Sheriff Errol D Toulon Jr – WINNER
Supervisor Edmund Smyth  WINNER
Superintendent of Highways, Town of Huntington Andre Sorrentino Jr.  WINNER
Huntington Town Board (Elect 2) Sal Ferro  WINNER, Dr. Dave Bennardo  WINNER
13th Legislative District Robert Trotta  WINNER
16th […]