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Video Released on Centerport Bioswale

January 31, 2017 12:51 pm Comments Off

Huntington, Citizens Campaign for the Environment launch social media educational video
The Town Huntington and the Citizens Campaign for the Environment today released a video illustrating the recently completed rain garden bioswale at Centerport Beach, a project aimed at filtering 80 percent of the stormwater runoff that has been polluting Centeport Harbor.
The three-and-a-half-minute video, […]

Huntington Young Republicans Kick Off 2017

January 31, 2017 12:27 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Young Republicans hosted their 1st Annual Awards and
Installation Luncheon Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Cinque Terre in Huntington Station, NY.
A large group of guests enjoyed a luncheon with local elected officials and the
Huntington Young Republicans. Those in attendance supported the Young Republicans of
Huntington in preparation of the upcoming year of town and county […]

LUPINACCI TACKLES GOVERNOR’S INCREASED PRICE TAG FOR SUNY AND CUNY

January 27, 2017 4:36 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman says proposals will make college less accessible and affordable

Assemblyman Lupinacci speaks at the Assembly Higher Education hearing today.

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci participated in a joint-hearing of the Higher Education Committee on Tuesday to discuss the proposed funding for SUNY and CUNY, as outlined in Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget proposal. While funding and tuition […]

Throw Back Thursdays – Voter Fraud In Suffolk County

January 26, 2017 3:41 pm Comments Off

EDITORS OPINION ON THIS THROW BACK:
The following story goes back to June 2014 and happened because of the results of the November 2013 Elections. Here are some of the results from that election. Editors Opinion with the results of this election would have made a Major change in Huntington Government by 595 votes. Gene Cook […]

Governor Cuomo New Budget Not Being Transparent

January 18, 2017 12:29 pm Comments Off

STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLY MINORITY LEADER BRIAN M. KOLB
(R,C,I,REF-CANANDAIGUA) ON EXECUTIVE BUDGET PROPOSAL

“The Governor should have stood up today January 17, 2017, front and center, and told every New Yorker how he plans to spend $150 billion of their money. Instead, he spent the day in his mansion.

Since this Governor took office, the budget-making process […]

Huntington Board Approves New Operator for Town Golf Courses

January 13, 2017 1:21 pm Comments Off

Owner of popular Huntington steakhouse tapped to run Crab Meadow food concessions

The Huntington Town Board, at its January 10, 2017 meeting, approved a new operator for the Town’s two municipal golf courses, Crab Meadow and Dix Hills Park, and for the food concessions at Crab Meadow.
After a review of responses to requests for proposals submitted […]

ANDREW RAIA APPOINTED TO CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP ROLE

January 12, 2017 3:11 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) has been assigned a new leadership role within the Assembly Minority for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Previously, Raia held the title of Deputy Minority Whip; however, this year he has been appointed Minority Whip.

“It is an honor to be trusted for this leadership role within the Conference,” said Raia. “I […]

The Top Stories of 2016

January 2, 2017 1:16 am Comments Off

We wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year and we thank you for your continued support. 2016 was a very exciting year for our paper with over 155,800 unique visitors who have read more than 500,000 stories. Our print edition was available in 80 locations throughout the town. May 2017 be a great […]

Vote for Water Commissioner Dennis Garetano TODAY

December 13, 2016 3:58 pm Comments Off

When is the vote?
The vote will be held TODAY Tuesday, December 13th, 2016.
Where do I go to vote for Dennis?
Go to the South Huntington Water District polling locations:
King of Kings Evangelical Lutheran Church
2601 New York Ave
Melville, NY
or
Administration Building
75 5th Ave
Huntington Station, NY
What time should I go to vote?
Vote between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Review South […]

Town Wants to Regulate Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO Rentals

December 10, 2016 12:09 pm Comments Off

Town Schedules Hearing on Transit Short-Term Rentals
Town Code amendments seek to regulate rentals offered by networks such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO
The Town of Huntington has scheduled a January 10, 2017 public hearing on two measures aimed at regulating transit short-term rentals such as those offered by networks like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO.

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