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The Huntington Town Board voted last week to remove a law from the books that attempted to limit where abortions could be performed within the town. The resolution to remove the 1970 law was first sponsored by Councilwoman Joan Cergol, who noted that the law Read More …
Town of Huntington Council members Joan Cergol and Dr. Dave Bennardo are seeking volunteers to judge the upcoming slate of high school plays and musicals eligible for the 13th Annual Hunting-Tony Awards. The Hunting-Tony Awards, colloquially known as the “Hunting-Tonys,” were created in 2011 to Read More …
A public hearing on a proposal to build a large subdivision in Greenlawn has been moved to a bigger venue because a large turnout is expected. The hearing will be held at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School on Oct. 19 instead of at the previously Read More …
Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol wants her colleagues to reject a plan to quadruple administrative fees paid to the town’s Community Development Agency by the owners or tenants of affordable units upon their resale or re-lease. Read More …
Members of the Huntington Town Board appointed former maritime director Dom Spada to the opioid and addiction task force on Tuesday. The appointment, sponsored by Councilman Gene Cook, was approved 4-1 with no comment; Councilwoman Joan Cergol opposed it. Spada resigned as town maritime director Read More …
The Huntington Town Board voted Tuesday to add the name of former Supervisor Frank Petrone to Crab Meadow Beach. Petrone, who served as supervisor for 24 years, was lauded for numerous contributions, including improving the town’s fiscal status, creation of the Environmental Open Space and Read More …
Anne Frank, the Jewish teenager whose diary inspires millions decades after her death in the Holocaust, was commemorated Wednesday at Huntington Town Hall. Town officials, religious leaders and others heard from Gail Sheryn Kastenholz, a Huntington Station resident, whose parents survived the Holocaust, and who Read More …
Construction is underway on a home for a three-generation family, through the efforts of Habitat for Humanity and its many volunteers, including the future homeowners. Read More …
Memorial Day weekend, honoring American service members lost in wars, kicks off Saturday with the 15th and final running of the 4-mile I Did the Grid road race in East Northport. Named for Cpl. Christopher Scherer, who was killed in Iraq in 2007, the races Read More …
The Dix Hills Ice Rink was officially renamed Clark Gillies Arena Saturday in honor of the late legendary Islanders’ hockey star. The retired player and philanthropist, who lived in Greenlawn, died in January. He had served as captain of the Islanders from 1977 to 1979, and Read More …