The Huntingtonian | Archive | Politics

William Naughton Seeks Re-Election as Huntington’s Superintendent of Highways

March 4, 2013 8:44 am Comments Off

William Naughton, Huntington’s longtime superintendent of highways, has announced his plans to seek re-election this fall.
“It has been a privilege to serve as superintendent of highways for the past 25 years,” said Naughton. “I appreciate the confidence that voters throughout the Town of Huntington have continued to place in me and would welcome the opportunity […]

Update: Huntington Election 2013: Players Currently On The Field

February 12, 2013 9:48 pm Comments Off

Due to the growing concern of a Petrone candicacy other democrats are said to be interested in the Supervisor’s spot.

Financial Advice From Councilman Mayoka

November 25, 2012 9:28 am Comments Off

Councilman Mark Mayoka Advises Residents that the IRS will be allowing hardship distributions from retirement plans to Sandy victim.
The IRS announced that 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans can make loans and hardship distributions to victims of Hurricane Sandy and members of their families. 401 (k) plan participants, 403 (b) tax sheltered annuities and state […]

Supervisor Petrone Votes For CSEA Layoffs, Elimination of Jobs, Increased Fees & A Raise For Himself

November 18, 2012 1:38 pm 1 Comment

Supervisor Petrone called for a special budget meeting that took place on Thursday, November 15. For those who regularly attend town board meetings and follow the shenanigans of the way our town operates under supervisor Petrone, this meeting and the budget process should come as no surprise. The environment of the meeting was hostile as […]

Election Results

November 7, 2012 5:50 am Comments Off

President
Barack Obama and Joe Biden 274830 (50.75%) winner
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan 259348 (47.89%)
United States Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand 324070 (63-31%) winner
Wendy Long 181308 (35.42%)
Colia Clark 2058 (.4%)
Chris Edes 2365 (.46%)
John Mangelli 1901 (.37%)
2nd Congressional District
Vivianne Falcone 73054 (46.74%)
Peter King 83179 (53.22%) winner
3rd Congressional District
Steve Israel 51,903 (56.54%) winner
Stephen Labate 39363 (42.85%)
Michael McDermott 470 (.51%)
Anthony Tolda […]

Israel’s Lenders Gave Thousands To Campaign

October 26, 2012 11:18 am 1 Comment

The original mortgage lenders to Congressman Steve Israel made over $50,000 dollars in campaign contributions to Steve Israel for
Congress and more to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee he chairs.

Uncivil Acts Toward Local Republicans Ongoing

October 21, 2012 7:02 am 2 Comments

The sign on the door said “we are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and supporter Jim Conte. We will reopen on Monday, October 22”. Republican headquarters was closed in honor of and to allow volunteers and staff to attend the funeral services for 10th District State Assemblyman James Conte. After attending […]

Remembering James Conte

October 16, 2012 11:07 am Comments Off

With a heavy heart we report that James Conte passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Conte family.
The Town of Huntington lost one of the most dedicated officials when Assemblyman James Conte passed away on October 16, 2012.
Assemblyman Conte was a life-long resident of Huntington Station where he was born on January […]

Congressional Candidate Labate Comments On Congressman Israel’s Mortgage Scandal

October 8, 2012 5:58 pm 2 Comments

This is a classic example of politicians getting special treatment and playing by a different set of rules than the average citizen,” said Labate.

Congressman Israel Receives $93,000 Mortgage Bailout Deal

October 8, 2012 5:37 pm 1 Comment

The bank that holds Long Island Rep. Steve Israel’s mortgage has approved a special deal allowing him to wiggle out of nearly $100,000 owed on his Dix Hills home while he unloads the property