Republicans Lupinacci, Mari Elected to Town Board; Raia, Guthman Re-Elected

Huntington residents elected two Republican women to the Town Board on Tuesday, according to unofficial tallies from the Suffolk County Board of Elections. Theresa Mari and Brooke Lupinacci defeated Democrats Don McKay and Jen Hebert, turning the board all-Republican. The two will succeed incumbents Joan Read More …

Campaign 2023: Jen Hebert Running for Town Council

Jen Hebert is a Democrat running for election to the Huntington Town Council. The educator, former school board president and mother of three discussed issues with HuntingtonNow. There are two seats available as of January. What are the top two issues facing Huntington? Development and Read More …

Campaign 2023: Going Local TV Produces Candidate Videos

Going Local TV has produced a series of videos of candidates introducing themselves to voters and talking about a variety of issues. The videos, with candidates speaking directly to viewers, are available online. So far, seven videos have been posted: Jason Richberg, Democrat, seeking re-election Read More …

Endorsements for Huntington Town Board, Suffolk Legislature

Candidates for election to town and county offices are collecting endorsements from individuals and organizations. Here are just a few endorsements as reported recently by candidates. Suffolk Legislature 16th District Legislator Manuel Esteban, Republican, Utility Workers Union of America, Local 393. Democrat Rebecca Sanin, running Read More …

Campaign 2023: Democrats Want a Study on Adding Parking Lot

Two Democratic candidates for Huntington Town Council said Friday that the town should study the feasibility of turning the Elks Lodge building property into a municipal parking lot. Earlier this year, the Elks building was purchased by developer Frank Viteritti, who wants to add a Read More …

Campaign 2023: Who’s Donating to Mari

Attorney Theresa Mari is a Republican candidate for Huntington Town Board. As Nov. 7, Election Day, approaches, HuntingtonNow is looking at campaign donations for several offices. Mari’s donor list includes several lawyers, as well as business owners and CPA’s. Two seats are open on the Read More …

Housing Forum Canceled After GOP Candidates Cite Schedule Conflicts

A planned forum on housing issues in Huntington was canceled last week after two Town Council candidates said they were unable to participate. The Huntington Township Housing Coalition said it decided not to go forward with the two available candidates, Don McKay and Jennifer Hebert, Read More …

Campaign 2023: Who’s Donating to Hebert

As election season heats up, we’re taking a look at campaign contributions. First up is Jen Hebert, a Democratic candidate for Town Council. Hebert was formerly president of the Huntington school board, and ran unsuccessfully for Town Board two years ago. Hebert’s records show mostly Read More …

Election 2023: McNally Re-Elected; Fundraisers Planned

The Huntington Republican Committee has unanimously re-elected Tom McNally as chairman. The committee also re-elected James F. Leonick as vice chairman, Jonas Wagner as treasurer and Barbara Hanna as secretary. McNally was first elected chairman in September 2019.  The party credits McNally for his work leading Read More …

Campaign 2023: Firefighter Tax Reduction; Flag Disposal

The two Democrats running for Town Board said Monday that the town should amend a property tax exemption to support recruiting efforts at fire departments and ambulance squads. A law passed by the State Legislature cuts the number of years volunteers must serve to qualify Read More …

Road Tax Plan Runs Into Opposition

A proposal that would raise taxes to improve Huntington’s streets has hit a speed bump. Town Supervisor Ed Smyth floated the possibility of a fund set aside for road repairs, using money raised by taxing households about $138 per year. He has invited residents to Read More …

Democrats Salute Gaughran, Suozzi

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and former State Sen. Jim Gaughran were honored Monday night by fellow Democrats. Suozzi decided last year not to run again in favor of a primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul but he lost. Newsday reported that he has taken on Read More …