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The recent firing of missives between Governor Hochul and Supervisor Smyth of Huntington is unhelpful and will lead to no real solutions to the region’s housing crisis. It’s time to back off the soundbites and really discuss this complex issue. First, Governor Hochul. Comparing Huntington Read More …
An Open Letter in Response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Housing Compact Governor Hochul’s criticism of Huntington housing is misplaced. The Town of Huntington is the gold standard for housing development in New York. Where infrastructure can support it, Huntington has rezoned large parcels of land Read More …
As an organization with a decades-long history of fighting exclusionary zoning on Long Island, the Huntington Township Housing Coalition proudly support the concepts and ideas of Governor Hochul’s New York Housing Compact Plan. Read More …
Dear Editor: The Huntington GOP swept the town elections in 2021, winning a 4-1 majority and the Supervisor’s office. Their platform, as published on Supervisor Smyth’s campaign page on the Huntington GOP website, centered on “stopping reckless overdevelopment” and “preserving open space.” The Supervisor was Read More …
Dear Supervisor Smyth and members of the HuntingtonTown Board, The town board needs to vote on and approve the basement ADU legislation. At a time of unprecedented housing shortages, it is irresponsible not to take steps to provide safe housing for our citizens. Basement ADU’s Read More …
Phil Dalton writes that the local Democratic Parties must change if they are to win elections in the future. Read More …
Linda Beigel Schulman and Michael Schulman, parents of a teacher murdered in the Parkland school attack, support Assemblyman Steve Stern for re-election, citing his work to enhance gun safety. Read More …
The Rev. Kim Gambino writes about the Thanksgiving Fill-a-Box campaign at Helping Hand Rescue Mission and the many individuals, schools and organizations who help support the campaign. Read More …
Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, who represents Huntington in the 18th District, writes about issues surrounding Coindre Hall. Read More …
Rob and Jade Madden will be hosting the 7th annual 9/11 Heroes Run on Sept. 24. Thisis the story of a run to honor first responders. Read More …
Helen Mack, who got lost in Cold Spring Harbor, Read More …
A Huntington Station couple frustrated with the shortcomings of the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program are surveying other landlords in hopes of making the program work for everyone. Read More …