An Open Letter to the Residents of Melville

I campaigned for Supervisor (and Town Council in 2017), on a platform to stop overdevelopment. I am still committed to that platform. Overdevelopment exacerbates the daunting strain on our existing infrastructure, traffic, environment, and resources. Melville Town Center is not over developed. Melville is already Read More …

Donnelly to Host Senior Events at Libraries

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly, D-17th, will be hold a series of outreach sessions for seniors in May. The  “Legislator at Your Library” Community Outreach Programs are scheduled for the Brentwood, Deer Park, Half Hollow Hills (Dix Hills Branch) and South Huntington Public Libraries on Read More …

Earth Day Celebrated With Song, Lilacs and Horses

The reading of poems and the planting of lilacs  helped mark Earth Day celebrations Sunday at West Hills County Park. Organized by Suffolk Count Legislator Rebecca Sanin, D-16th, the event included a chance to explore marine life, reaching into a tank to touch creatures, a Read More …

Schools: Top Students at Huntington; Visit to Museum of Art

Eighth grade Mandarin classes from Candlewood and West Hollow in Half Hollow Hills  visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art where they learned about Chinese art from the Ming and Tang dynasties. They also saw artifacts connected to the Silk Road. Huntington’s Top Students Huntington Board Read More …

Huntington Salutes Organ Donation With Flag Raising at Town Hall

Two recipients gathered with Huntington officials Friday to mark Organ Donation Awareness Month and to encourage residents to explore ways to provide life-saving donations. The two recipients, Christian Siems,who is celebrating the ninth anniversary of his heart transplant, and Jonas Wagner, who received a new Read More …

Melville Restaurant Manager Cited for Liquor Violations

Suffolk County Police cited the manager of a Melville restaurant during a New York State Liquor Authority compliance check. Second Precinct Crime Section officers along with Second Precinct Patrol officers, New York State Liquor Authority,  Huntington Fire Marshall, and Huntington Code Enforcement inspector conducted an Read More …

Stern, Romaine Unveil Package of Incentives for Volunteer Firefighters

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 …

ELIJA Farm Opens Marketplace, Expanding Efforts for Those With Autism

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 …

DOT to Close Parts of the LIE Next Week for Bridge Work

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 …

Hikers Challenged to Complete Series of Trails

    Hikers who complete a series of trails will be eligible for recognition at next year’s Earth Day celebration. The Huntington Trail Challenge consists of trails as diverse as the .3 mile Heckscher Park Loop to the 5.5-mile Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve, and Read More …