Rabbi Asks Northport Board’s Help to Block More Anti-Semitic Acts

A rabbi whose Hebrew school students were accosted by a man during a Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Northport has asked for police presence next year. Rabbi Ian J. Silverman of the East Northport Jewish Center said pupils were participating in a ceremony Sept.14 involving the Read More …

Kehoe Wants Cautious Approach to Hiring New Northport Administrator

Trustee Tom Kehoe said Friday that the village is interviewing candidates to replace the former administrator who was arrested, but may be moving too quickly to prevent mistakes in hiring. Kehoe said, “The administrator is very important job and has a lot of responsibilities, to Read More …

Kehoe Named to U.S. Agriculture Advisory Committee

Northport Village trustee Tom Kehoe has been appointed to U.S. Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products. Kehoe, 70, owns several seafood and logistics companies with national and international business. Kehoe also serves as the Village’s commissioner of Commerce. He is Read More …

Northport Trustee Defends House Construction, Denies Preferential Treatment

Former Northport deputy mayor Tom Kehoe defended his efforts Monday to rebuild his home and denied he had received preferential treatment, though he acknowledged making errors n the construction process. At a press conference at Village Hall, Kehoe, who is also a village trustee, said,”The Read More …