HuntingtonNow | Huntington, NY Local News
What's happening now in Huntington, NY.
In a recent letter Leg. Stephanie Bontempi asserts that the Legislators are keeping the water quality referendum off the ballot because they want to “do their homework” before bringing the water quality initiative to the people to vote on. Anyone with any knowledge of the Read More …
The notion that Suffolk County Republicans “don’t care” about the environment is of course absurd. We live, work, and raise our children on Long Island just as much as Democrats do. Creating a false sense of urgency, some have suggested that all opportunities to improve Read More …
Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief, a pediatrician who is running for Suffolk County Legislature, Read More …
Dr. Jessica Rosati of Long Island Cares says that more people need help getting adequate amounts of food. Read More …
Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol answers questions arising from a campaign of claims on social media and elsewhere about the town’s proposal on accessory dwelling units. Read More …
Auhors Steve Levy, served as Suffolk County executive, 2004-2011; Rob Trotta, who is serving his fifth term as a county legislator from Smithtown and part of Northport, write about their views on sewer-related legislation approved in Albany. Read More …
Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook writes about his decision not to seek another term. Read More …
Over 250 health, educational and anti-hunger organizations including the NYS American Academy of Pediatrics support healthy meals in school for all New York’s children. We must urge legislators and the Governor to include this initiative in the budget, Dr. Eve Krief writes. Read More …
Barbara Raisch, board member for the League of Women Voters, writes that, In our busy world and bombarded with information, we’ve become a sound byte society. One of the downsides is that we miss the due diligence that plays an important role in our elections. Read More …
Declining enrollments have led the Northport school district to close schools and put the buildings on the market. Northport resident Doug Roberts shared this letter to the mayor about the possibility of the village government moving into one of the buildings. Read More …
Dr. Raman Madan, a dermatologist with Northwell Health in Huntington, writes about the need to take care of your skin in the winter. Read More …
Former Huntington Councilman Mark A Cuthbertson, chairman of Huntington Town Democratic Committee, challenges Supervisor Ed Smyth on housing response. Read More …