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Bellone Commends Police Commissioner Edward Webber upon his Retirement Announcement

November 27, 2015 4:56 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today released the following statement upon learning of Police Commissioner Edward Webber’s forthcoming retirement. County Executive Bellone has asked Commissioner Webber to remain in his position through January 25, 2016 in order to allow for an effective transition.
“Commissioner Edward Webber has served Suffolk County residents with honor and distinction for […]

Huntington Town Board, Approves a $188,663,991- Town budget for 2016

November 6, 2015 12:37 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, at its November 5 meeting, approved a $188,663,991 Town budget for 2016, a spending plan that remains within the state’s tax cap while maintaining services at a time when revenues are stagnant and fixed costs are increasing.

The budget, which was presented by Supervisor Frank P. Petrone in September, contains no new […]

Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony to Mark Anniversaries of Armed Service Branches

November 5, 2015 1:03 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will mark the anniversaries of the various branches of the United States Armed Forces when it holds its annual Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony on Sunday, November 8.
The ceremony, which will begin at 9 a.m. in Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington, will also include […]

Thank You From Councilman Eugene Cook

November 4, 2015 11:43 am Comments Off

November 4, 2015
Dear Editor,
One of the most important freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great country is the right to vote. I want to express my heartfelt thank you to the voters of Huntington for re-electing me as your
Town Councilman. I am honored and humbled that you have placed your trust in me. With […]

Thank You from Town Clerk – Jo-Ann Raia

November 4, 2015 11:42 am Comments Off

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all of the residents from the Town of Huntington who took the time out of their busy schedules to vote for me on Election Day. It has been an
honor and a privilege for me to serve as Huntington’s Town Clerk since 1982 as […]

Local Election Results 2015

November 4, 2015 12:05 am Comments Off

Unofficial Election Results:
County Executive
Steve Bellone – 99093
James P O’Connor – 74178
Receiver of Taxes
Ester Bivona – 18580
Monique Pardes – 7783
Town Clerk, Town of Huntington
Jo-Ann Raia (Unopposed) -21,626
Huntington Town Board (Elect 2)
Eugene Cook – 14340
Susan Berland – 12481
Keith Barrett -11728
Jennifer H Thompson -11546
Michael Helfer -2741
Suffolk County Legislature
16th Legislative District
Steve Stern- 4534
Thomas M McNally-3002
17th Legislative District
Lou D’Amaro – […]

What To Do on Election Day 2015

November 3, 2015 11:15 am Comments Off

What is your schedule on Tuesday November 3rd, Election Day?
Will you vote early, late, or in the middle of the day?
What other appointments do you have that day that you have to work around?

Have you put a reminder in your smartphone or a calendar?
Do you know where you have to go to vote?
Polls open at […]

Civic Group Denounces “Bullying Tactics” By Attorney/Husband of Councilwoman Susan Berland

November 2, 2015 2:12 pm 1 Comment

Greater Huntington Civic Group, Inc.
223 Wall Street, #407
Huntington, NY 11743
Contact: Steven Spucces – greaterhuntington@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 29, 2015
GREATER HUNTINGTON CIVIC GROUP DENOUNCES “BULLYING TACTICS” LEVIED AGAINST FELLOW CIVIC GROUP BY ATTORNEY/HUSBAND OF HUNTINGTON TOWN COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN A. BERLAND
– Statement issued in support of Huntington Matters –
The Greater Huntington Civic Group, Inc. has come […]

Letter To The Editor: Vote Against the Berland Reign of Arrogance

November 1, 2015 9:31 am Comments Off

Dear Editor,
Since my loss in the Working Families Party primary in September, I have been quietly watching this campaign season from the sidelines. But events have unfolded that I can’t keep quiet about. I won’t go into detail here but suffice it to say that Susan Berland has clearly lost the confidence of the people […]

Huntington Matters Endorses – Cook – Thompson & Spencer

October 29, 2015 5:57 pm Comments Off