Every year, Long Islander News honors a person who has made a significant contribution to the Town of Huntington. We look for a dynamic force who has made history, gone above and beyond a call of duty, and made Huntington a better place.
For 2014, that person is Legislator William Spencer.
Now in his third year as a lawmaker, Spencer has waged major battles to pass legislation important to him – and he usually wins the fight....read more ››
A Huntington couple received a free septic system as part of a pilot-program to help reduce nitrogen contamination in Suffolk County’s water supply.
Jeanne and Gustavo Sawicki were the winners in the district served by Leg. William Spencer, D-Centerport.
In total, 19 homeowners were chosen by lottery on Monday at a general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature. More than 130 Suffolk residents applied to participate in the...read more ››
Steve’s efforts have secured more than $6.6 million in payments for overdue benefits owed to Long Island veterans.
Steve successfully advocated for improving veterans health care, securing the largest investment in veterans health care in 75 years.
Steve wrote and passed an amendment to the Small Business Lending Fund Act that will increase assistance and outreach to veteran-owned businesses.
Steve’s efforts led to the...read more ››
The race for Suffolk County comptroller matches two candidates with years of government experience and similar thoughts about the role of the office, but dramatically different styles.
Democrat James Gaughran, 57, of Eatons Neck, chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority, and Republican John M. Kennedy Jr., 58, of Nesconset, the minority leader in the county legislature, are running to succeed incumbent Joseph Sawicki, who is term-...read more ››
Suffolk County Comptroller candidate Jim Gaughran announced his plan to cut government spending by auditing departments in an effort to rein in perks such as taxpayer-funded cars and cell phones -- just as he did as Chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority where he cut the number of take home vehicles among top staff by nearly two-thirds.
“When I got to the Water Authority the economy had just collapsed, so while Suffolk families...read more ››
Like anything else in life, politics is complicated.
Sea Cliff Mayor Bruce Kennedy, a life-long Republican, was selected as his party’s choice to challenge long-time Assemb. Charles Levine (D-Glen Cove) in November and even attended the Republican’s state convention.
“I wanted to move up—it seemed like the next logical step,” he said of running against Levine.
On Thursday, Kennedy stood side-by-side with his one-time...read more ››
As Suffolk Democrats, we owe a great deal to the legacy of Congressman Otis G. Pike. He was a trailblazer for us for many years.
To this day, I think that we all can identify with him when he once said: “I’ve always said I’m surrounded on three sides by water and on the fourth by Republicans.”
His legacy of public service will not be lost on us. He was a decorated Marine pilot in WWII, a Riverhead Town Councilman and Justice and...read more ››
The Huntington Town Democratic Committee is now on Facebook. Take a moment to visit us at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Town-of-Huntington-Democratic-Committee/2... and stay informed. Breaking news, meeting and event notices as well as other posts relating to the Committee are posted on a regular basis. "Like" us and have the...read more ››
Jim Gaughran, a former Suffolk County Legislator, today launched his campaign as the Democratic candidate for Suffolk County Comptroller.
Gaughran, (pronounced GORE-run) 57, of Northport, said, "My candidacy offers Suffolk County voters an opportunity to elect a fearless, qualified comptroller who can help cut waste and improve fiscal performance in the County."
He added, "My 30 years as an attorney and public official, eminently...read more ››
In a stated effort to increase public safety, Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan Berland is sponsoring legislation that would mandate owners of vacant buildings to register their properties with the town.
Berland is sponsoring legislation that will be up for a public hearing at a town board meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
The legislation would require owners of buildings, dwellings and structures that are vacant for more than 120...read more ››
