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County Executive Bellone Delivers 2015 State of the County

March 27, 2015 9:22 pm Comments Off

By Vanessa B. Streeter, Justin Meyers, Office of County Executive Bellone
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone delivered his fourth State of the County address this evening at the William H. Rodgers Legislative Building in Hauppauge.
During his address, Bellone highlighted his administration’s progress on a region-wide transportation and economic development plan called ‘Connect Long Island.’
Bellone also addressed […]

Marcellino Introduces School Green Energy Savings Bill

March 26, 2015 6:29 am Comments Off

State Senator Carl L. Marcellino announced that he has introduced legislation, Senate Bill 4406, which would allow school district to receive building aid for the installation of alternative energy system including solar, wind or geothermal project.
“The installation of alternative energy sources for our schools will not only be a positive for the environment, but will […]

Darryl St. George Makes Huntington Town Council Bid Official

March 23, 2015 9:23 am Comments Off

From Friends of Darryl St. George:
Darryl St. George, a local teacher and veteran who announced on February 2 that he was exploring a potential run for Huntington Town Council this fall, declared today that he has made his candidacy official. This announcement comes in conjunction with the launch of his campaign’s new website, www.darrylstgeorge.com. St. George […]

Long Island Republicans Hold Open Budget Hearing

March 20, 2015 5:22 pm Comments Off

From the State Assembly Long Island Republican Delegation:
Members of the State Assembly Long Island Republican Delegation held an open budget hearing highlighting their requests and concerns with the Assembly Democrat’s one-house budget proposal. Topics of interest included the need for infrastructure improvement, elimination of the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), unfunded mandate relief, ethics reform, and […]

Opinion – The Ethics Board Should be Disbanded & Mark Cuthbertson Should Step Down

March 19, 2015 10:01 am Comments Off

The following is a statement made by a Huntington resident at the March 18, 2015, Town of Huntington Ethics Board Meeting. (Check back for more coverage of this meeting.)
Good evening, my name is Gerard Seitz and I’ve been a resident for over 19 years.
During the Town’s push for the TOD (Transit Oriented Development) and down-zoning […]

Suffolk County Community College Student Honored In Albany

March 18, 2015 4:47 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci recently welcomed Tracia Wildman, a student at Suffolk County Community College (SCCC), to a reception hosted by the New York Community College Association of Presidents (NYCCAP) at the New York State Museum in Albany. At the reception, Tracia was named to the USA Today Phi Theta Kappa New York All-American Academic Team.
“It’s […]

Lupinacci’s Budget Priorities

March 15, 2015 5:16 pm Comments Off

A Legislative Column from Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci
The deadline to pass a state budget is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to call on your legislators to stand up and represent their constituents. We need lawmakers who are willing to lead and make a difference in their communities and in the great state of New York. […]

Assemblyman Andrew Raia Discusses His Budget Priorities

March 15, 2015 1:07 pm Comments Off

From the Office of Assemblyman Raia:
Assemblyman Andrew Raia is advocating for ethics reform measures, increased education funding, and money to repair local roads and potholes on Long Island in the 2015-16 New York State Budget. Raia noted that budget talks are always ongoing, but stressed these three issues as his top priorities as the legislature […]

Town Board Meeting Agenda For March 10, 2015

March 9, 2015 2:57 pm Comments Off

The March 10, 2015, Huntington Town Board Meeting is scheduled for 2:00 at Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington.AGENDA FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATED MARCH 10, 2015

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Consider awarding a franchise agreement to Long Island Kayak Experience, Inc. to conduct a kayaking program for the Town of Huntington Department of Parks and Recreation. (2015-M-4)Scheduled as per […]

Darryl St. George to Hold Veterans’ Town Hall Meeting

March 8, 2015 9:43 am Comments Off

“On Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 pm, I will be holding a veterans’ town hall meeting for the men and women of our community who have sacrificed for our freedoms. This is the start of my tour of the various parts of our town to hear what is important to Huntington families as I explore […]