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Raia Sponsors Legislation to Reform Common Core

February 3, 2015 1:27 pm Comments Off

By Michael Gurtowski (Office of Assembly Raia)
At a press conference in Albany, Assemblyman Andrew Raia and his colleagues in the state Assembly reaffirmed their commitment to reforming the state’s education system. Raia and the group announced they will be sponsoring legislation to delay and reform Common Core. The current disaster that is New York State’s […]

GHCG Meeting – Thursday, Jan. 29.

January 29, 2015 11:05 am Comments Off

Topics For Discussion, The NEW Residential Rental Permit Resolution

Town Board Meeting Video – Resident Discusses Huntington Station & Asks for Cuthbertson’s Resignation

January 28, 2015 9:27 am Comments Off

Town Hall to Resume Normal Operations January 28

January 27, 2015 4:01 pm Comments Off

Press Release by AJ Carter- Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone announces that Town facilities and programs will be back on their normal schedules Wednesday, January 28, after being closed because of the blizzard on January 27.
Trash collection will resume with the scheduled single stream recycling pickup. HART bus fixed route and paratransit will operate on […]

Limited Equity Co-op Obtains Financing

January 23, 2015 10:13 am Comments Off

Huntington Town Hall Press Release
Melville development, scheduled for Spring construction start, brings new type of affordable housing to Long Island
Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone announces that the developer of Long Island’s first limited equity cooperative – a 117-unit town house project planned for a site on Ruland Road in Melville – has obtained the necessary […]

Lupinacci Responds to State of the State Address

January 21, 2015 6:52 pm Comments Off

A Statement from Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci.

Raia Joined by Members of Assembly Calling For Woman’s Equality Agenda

January 19, 2015 6:03 am Comments Off

This legislation, co-sponsored by Raia, would require workplace fairness for pregnant women, elevate equal pay for equal work into law, increase the penalty for workplace sexual harassment, and numerous other things.

Huntington Town Board Meeting Agenda for 1/14/15 at 2:00

January 14, 2015 8:44 am Comments Off

AGENDA FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATED JANUARY 14, 2015

1.
Consider authorizing various actions be taken upon certain properties designated as Blighted in accordance with Chapter 156, Article VII,§156-60 (Blighted Property). (SCTM #’S: 0400-169.00-01.00-069.001;0400-267.00-02.00-020-001)(2014-M-59) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-623 at 12-9-2014 Town Board Meeting

2.
Consider acquiring Centerport Harbor property (Shorewood Community Association).(SCTM #: 0400-045-01-007.001)(2014-M-60) Scheduled as per Resolution […]

Suffolk County Enhances ‘Fight Against Heroin Abuse’ Through New Partnerships and Tools

January 13, 2015 8:20 am Comments Off

In 2012 and 2013, there were more than 400 opioid related deaths.

Raia Appointed To Environmental Conservation Committee

January 12, 2015 2:25 pm Comments Off

Raia expressed excitement about the appointment and his commitment to ensuring that Long Island continues to be a healthy place to live, work and raise a family.