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Interview With NY Senate District 5 Candidate Georgina “Gigi” Bowman

October 24, 2014 6:13 pm Comments Off

Gigi Bowman is running for New York State Senate District 5 against incumbent Carl Marcellino.
Gigi’s role in politics can be traced back to 2003 when she endured the greatest tragedy of her life. Gigi’s daughter Kati passed away. Kati was taking medication that was prescribed to treat depression. After being on the medication for less […]

Must Hear Audio – Outrageous Apathy By Town Hall About the Murder of 18 Year Old Maggie Rosales

October 14, 2014 10:21 pm 3 Comments

The content and subject matter of this audio is disturbing and is not suitable for children.

Cuthbertson, Matthews and Ethics

October 12, 2014 9:33 am 1 Comment

Town Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Huntington Ethics Board member James Matthews contributed money to each others campaign war chests

Letter: Why Is The Town In The Real Estate Business?

October 10, 2014 8:33 am Comments Off

I was a witness to the exchange between Supervisor Petrone, Councilman Cuthbertson, and SD B.O.E. president Rogan at the last Town Board meeting. To say I am disappointed in our Town’s leadership is an understatement.

Petition Circulating Calling For The Resignation of Councilman Cuthbertson and a Federal Investigation

October 6, 2014 2:00 pm Comments Off

A petition which has been organized by the Greater Huntington Civic Group began to circulate Monday afternoon, October 6 in light of the allegations made in Newsday on October 4, 2014. The petition reads as follows:
Appealing for the Resignation of Mark Cuthbertson and a Federal Investigation

In light of the recent allegations made on October 4, […]

Learn More About Proposed NYS Constitutional Amendment On Redistricting

October 1, 2014 6:22 pm Comments Off

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of the Huntington will be hosting a free public Forum on the Proposed New York State Constitutional Amendment on Redistricting
Oct. 9, 2014 MEETING
What is this green lobster claw?
Through gerrymandering, our legislators have been able to pick their voters–rather than having the voters pick their legislators.

How do they do this? By drawing […]

Editorial: Berland Needs Phone Call Reminder To Do Her Job

September 30, 2014 10:46 am Comments Off

On September 16, 2014, Huntington School Board President Emily Rogan spoke on public record on behalf of the entire Huntington School Board at the Huntington Town Board meeting. She explained that the School Board was asking for better support and communication from the Town Board. You can see the video here. Supervisor Petrone and Councilman […]

Texas Governor Rick Perry at the Milleridge Inn for Grant Lally

September 29, 2014 4:17 pm 1 Comment

Rick Perry to Headline Tomorrow’s Fundraiser for Grant Lally Texas Governor Rick Perry will be a special guest tomorrow at a fundraiser for Grant Lally, the Republican nominee for Congress in New York’s Third Congressional District. The fundraiser will be held at the Milleridge Inn from 9 AM to 11 AM.“I am thrilled that Governor Perry […]

Senator Flanagan Voices His Opposition To Illegal Immigrant Rights Legislation

September 29, 2014 11:05 am Comments Off

The plan, which is known as “New York Is Home”, would provide illegal immigrants with the right to vote, to run for office and to obtain a driver’s license.

Suffolk IDA Board Unanimously Approves Controversial Hotel Huntington Tax Abatement

September 21, 2014 1:55 pm 3 Comments

On September 18, 2014, the Suffolk IDA board voted unanimously to put Hotel Huntington on public assistance. The hotel project is located at 227 Main Street in Huntington.
The project involves the old vacant Huntington town hall building which is approximately 9500 square feet and will be renovated into a hotel registration, reception and management area, […]