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Experts State Mark Cuthbertson Clearly Violated Ethics Code

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Although the Town of Huntington Ethics Board cleared Councilman Mark Cuthbertson of wrongdoing, many experts in the ethics field state that the Huntington Ethics Board, chaired by Howard Glickstein simply got it wrong.  As reported in Newsday, Mark Cuthbertson was appointed a “Receiver” of a foreclosed commercial property, in Islandia, NY. The property manager for […]

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Suffolk Conservative Chair – Ed Walsh Charged With Fraud

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According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman Edward Walsh was Charged with Scheming to Defraud the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.  Walsh Allegedly Represented Falsely That He Worked Regular and Overtime Hours for The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office When He Was Playing Golf, Visiting Casinos, or Performing Work on Behalf of the […]

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Top Stories of 2014

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We wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year and we thank you for your continued support. 2014 was a very exciting year for our paper with over 231,000 unique visitors who have read more than 1,610,000 stories.  Our print edition is now available in 80 locations throughout the town.  May 2015 be a […]

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Town Board Meeting December 9th, 2014 7pm – Agenda

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AGENDA FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATED DECEMBER 9, 2014
 

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Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 45-2014, considering Zone Change Application #2013-ZM-396, Matrix Investment Group, LLC, to change the zoning from C-6 General Business District to C-11 Automotive Service Station District and C-7 Minor Commercial Corridor District, and to revoke the Covenants and Restrictions previously recorded as […]

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In the video below, Peter Sloggatt speaks on behalf of The Long Islander Newspaper at the November 6, 20014 Town Board Meeting.
After Councilman Gene Cook asked for a Federal Investigation into the Town Board, the Long Islander Newspaper issued an editorial called Long Islander News Calls For State Investigation. At  first look, people who are aware […]

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A few weeks ago, an e-mail that was written by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson was somehow intercepted and forwarded to many people and news organizations including this one.  It is unclear how the e-mail was leaked but it has been substantiated.  The e-mail which was addressed to undisclosed recipients appears to be Mark Cuthbertson attempting to […]

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Election Results – 2014

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Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Andrew M Cuomo and Kathy C Hochul – 53.08%  1,829,789  winner
Rob Astorino and Chris Moss – 38.89%     1,340,634
Howie Hawkins and Brian P Jones – 4.75%     163,789
Steven Cohn and Bobby K Kalotee – .12%     4, 270
Michael Mc Dermott and Chris Edes – .40%     13, 775
Comptroller
Thomas […]

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Sheila Astorino: Cuomo’s Dishonest Attack Ads are Unforgivable

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Below please find a letter from the Astorino campaign for TV stations to remove ads with lies.
NOTE: THE LETTER BELOW IS BEING SENT TO TELEVISION STATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE.
October 30, 2014
To whom it may concern:
This letter is submitted on behalf of Rob Astorino and Astorino for Governor in regards to a negative advertisement that […]

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Meet The Candidates Night – Israel Not Planning To Attend

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The League of Woman Voters (LWV) of Huntington is co-sponsoring a Meet The Candidates Night on Oct. 27 at Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn from 7 to 9 PM.  According to a representative of LWV,  all candidates on the ballot for 3rd Congressional District, 2nd and 5th state senate districts, and 10th and 12 state […]

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Huntington Resident Andrew Merola Speaks Out at Town Hall Meeting

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Huntington resident Andrew Merola was one of many local residents who expressed his displeasure with the Huntington Town Board at the October 21, 2014 Town Board meeting.  His words were very powerful and they had a lasting impression on many people. The text of his speech is below the video.
Good Evening Supervisor Petrone, Board members, […]

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