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First Public Workshop on Melville Plan Set for June 2

May 18, 2015 11:29 am Comments Off

From Huntington Town Hall:
The latest step in the formation of an integrated land use, circulation and infrastructure plan for the Melville Employment Center will take place June 2, when the Town of Huntington holds the first of several planned public workshops.
All interested residents, property owners, workers along the Route 110 Corridor and other stakeholders are […]

Town Board Designates May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week

May 14, 2015 9:48 am Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board, in partnership with the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs, has declared May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in the Town of Huntington.
During that week, the Town and the Greater Huntington Council will join with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Neptune Sail and Power Squadron in offering various […]

Lupinacci Reflects On New Senate Majority Leader

May 13, 2015 8:00 pm Comments Off

A letter to the editor from Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci:
I would first like to personally congratulate my fellow Huntington resident and Senate colleague, Senator John J. Flanagan, on his election as Temporary President and Majority Leader of the New York State Senate. Following the tumultuous and controversial events of recent months, it is clear that the […]

Opinion: Party Politics -There Has To be a Better Way!

May 12, 2015 10:18 am Comments Off

Gigi Bowman is a Libertarian Activist who runs several organizations with the mission of keeping the public informed on a variety of issues from politics to healthy and safe foods. She recently ran for Senate and lost to incumbent Carl Marcellino. You can read more about Gigi here.
I keep trying to step away from politics but it keeps […]

Raia Congratulates Flanagan As He Takes Lead in Senate

May 12, 2015 9:35 am Comments Off

Statement from Assemblyman Andrew Raia:
I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my friend and fellow Huntington resident Sen. John J. Flanagan on becoming Senate Majority Leader. I’ve known John for many years and I can say with absolute certainty that this is a great move for the people of New York, the residents of […]

Lupinacci Guest Teacher at Huntington High School

May 9, 2015 5:30 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently visited Ms. Camille Tedeschi’s 12th grade participation in government class at Huntington High School. The assemblyman discussed some of the current issues in state government and his role in the representation of the Huntington community.
“My colleagues and I in the Assembly draft critical legislation in Albany that impacts thousands of students […]

Opinion: Town Ethics Issues

May 8, 2015 6:08 am Comments Off

Resident Michael Kornfeld made the following statement at the Huntington Town Board Meeting on 5/5/15.
As someone who has chaired ethics committees and helped draft and revise ethics codes for a couple of professional associations, I commend Councilwoman Tracey Edwards and the others who put much time and effort into updating our town’s code of ethics. […]

Lupinacci Joins Effort To Expedite Access To Medical Marijuana

May 5, 2015 11:28 am Comments Off

From the office of Assemblyman Lupinacci:
Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently joined a bipartisan movement that would ease pain and suffering for terminally ill patients in New York State. Assembly Bill 7060 was introduced in front of a crowd of emotional Compassionate Care NY advocates at the New York State Capitol; it would allow patients suffering from […]

Raia Rallies Support For Emergency Medical Marijuana Legislation

May 5, 2015 5:30 am Comments Off

From the office of Assemblyman Raia:
Assemblyman Andrew Raia stood with patients, family members and activists to introduce legislation that would provide critically ill patients with emergency access to medical marijuana. Raia, the Ranking Republican Member of the Health Committee, joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb and Assemblyman Richard Gottfried in calling on Gov. Cuomo […]

Raia, Lupinacci Hold Mock Press Conference For High School Students

May 3, 2015 6:30 am Comments Off

Photo below: Raia via Skype, Lupinacci answer questions posed by students at mock press conference.

Assemblyman Andrew Raia and Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci hosted a mock press conference at the South Huntington Public Library on April 16, 2015. The event included over 100 students from 8 different Suffolk County high schools. Those with an interest in journalism, […]