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A package of incentives to boost support for volunteer firefighters, including a mental health program modeled on a well-respected veterans support system, was outlined Thursday by Assemblyman Steve Stern and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. Speaking at the Dix Hills Fire Department, Stern and Romaine Read More …
The Elija Foundation officially opened its marketplace Thursday at its farm in South Huntington, focusing on sustainable farmland and ways to assist those with autism. Deb Thivierge, who heads ELIJA, led the ribbon cutting with help from several state, local and county officials, including Suffolk Read More …
The New York State Department of Transportation said Thursday that the Long Island Expressway will be closed to traffic between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the following days and locations in the Towns of Huntington and Islip, for a bridge cleaning Read More …
Huntington Democrats have endorsed John Avlon as their candidate to go up against US Rep. Nick LaLota in the 1st Congressional District. Huntington Town Democratic Committee Vice Chair Jill Kaufman said: “We’re backing John because he’s the best candidate to take this seat back and help Read More …
A commercial real estate group is collecting clothing to assist participants in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office re-entry program. The women’s section of the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island, is seeking contributions for men and women, including casual clothes, shoes, bags, dress wear Read More …
“Recovering politician” Joan Cergol has traded in her town board seat for a mic and is telling all in her new podcast “Ungoverned.” The podcast, which released its first episode in February, focuses on short-length storytelling influenced by the former Huntington councilwoman’s experiences in her Read More …
Residents watching Huntington Town Board meetings are accustomed to seeing members remaining mostly silent during public hearings. But last week was different in at least one instance, even by the standards of Huntington’s development battles so often fraught with high emotions and disputed Read More …
Seniors signing up to vote, while endorsements continue to roll out, in recent political news. Read More …
Legislator Tom Donnelly D-17th, awarded Mia Rodrigues with a proclamation as the winner of the bicycle safety poster contest for the district. Mia is a student at Signal Hill Elementary School. Her poster highlighted the importance of safe biking practices. Operation Medicine Cabinet Suffolk Legislator Read More …
Ignore the rain and wind we’re expecting and let your thoughts turn to summer. And beach passes. Beach season is nearly upon us, and Huntington residents can sign up for passes to use the town’s beaches. There’s a new system in place this year, Permits Read More …
Politicians are fundraising and winning endorsements as election season is underway at events around Huntington. Read More …
Legislator Stephanie Bontempi recognized John Broderick as her Irish American Person of Distinction honoree for the 18th District during the Irish American Heritage Day last week. Broderick has been active in AOH Huntington Division 4 since 2008, organizing two annual fundraisers. The first one, Comedy Read More …