Huntington Matters Weekly Update

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Huntington Matters Weekly Update is a community news and conversation show covering the latest events, issues, and stories across the Town of Huntington, New York. Hosted by June Margolin, Dana Richter, and Diane Schaber, the weekly show covers local events, Hot Topics, community discussions, public meetings, Neighborhood Watch, nonprofits, small businesses, and what residents are talking about across Huntington. Huntington Matters has been connecting neighbors and sharing local information since 2014. New episodes weekly.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Huntington Matters Weekly Update Ep. 26 | 19% Tax Increase?, 9/11 & #HMChallenge Accepted!

    What’s happening around the Town of Huntington, New York this week? 💰 A 19% increase? Before you panic, we break down what that number actually applies to and what the Town's latest budget workshop revealed. 🕯️ Huntington prepares to mark 25 years since September 11th with memorial services across the Town. 🎶 The Summer Arts Festival closes out with some serious Long Island music history, plus plenty more happening around Huntington. 👮 The next Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct Community Meeting is coming up, and residents can bring their questions and concerns. 🙌 Someone accepted our #HMChallenge in a BIG way, turning something new into something that helps others. Read the full recap + watch:https://huntingtonmatters.com/huntington-matters-weekly-update-19-percent-town-tax-9-11/ Explore Huntington Matters:https://huntingtonmatters.com/ Chapters 00:00 Episode 26 Preview 01:33 Recovery Month, Overdose Awareness & Childhood Cancer Awareness Recap 03:09 What's Happening Around Huntington 04:27 Lords of 52nd Street Close the Summer Arts Festival 06:32 Brothers Barbershop Back-to-School Event 07:33 Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct Community Meeting 08:17 Let's Talk Huntington with Councilwoman Jennifer Hebert 09:25 Huntington Health Fair 10:37 Remembering September 11th, 25 Years Later 15:46 Hot Topics: Huntington's Budget and the Tax Cap 21:06 Lifetime Retiree Medical Benefits 24:43 Staffing, Services and Potential Budget Cuts 26:40 Leaf Bags and the Cost of Cutting Costs 28:55 Outside Agencies and Special Events 34:18 What Does a 19% Town Tax Increase Actually Mean? 38:43 Vacant Positions, Overtime and the Bingo Inspector 42:07 Open Space Funding and Long-Term Budget Choices 44:05 Where Would You Cut? 47:59 #HMChallenge Accepted: The Giving Table 53:34 Labor Day Thank You 53:57 Support Huntington Matters & Closing

  2. Aug 31

    Huntington Matters Weekly Update Ep. 25 | $16M Budget Gap, Recovery Month & Summer Arts Finale

    What’s happening around the Town of Huntington, New York this week? 💰 Huntington has stayed under the tax cap for 10 years. So how did we get to a projected $16 million budget gap, and what could the choices ahead mean for residents? 💜 Recovery Month begins with several events bringing our community together to remember, support and raise awareness. 🎒 Back-to-school season is here, with giveaways, first-day photos and our #HMChallenge continuing into September. 🎡 The Greenlawn Fireman's Fair returns for Labor Day weekend, and a band with some serious Long Island music history will close out the Summer Arts Festival. 🚔 A Melville man has been arrested in connection with an 11-year-old sexual battery investigation in Florida, plus an important date change for the next 2nd Precinct Community Meeting. Read the full recap + watch:https://huntingtonmatters.com/huntington-matters-weekly-update-budget-gap-recovery-month/ Explore Huntington Matters:https://huntingtonmatters.com/ Chapters 00:00 Huntington's $16 Million Budget Gap + What's Ahead01:37 Upcoming Events Around Huntington04:42 Recovery Month Events08:47 Greenlawn Fireman's Fair09:28 Lords of 52nd Street Close the Summer Arts Festival11:01 Hot Topics: Huntington's 2027 Budget and Tax Cap27:11 What Do You Think? #HMChallenge30:20 Neighborhood Watch33:10 2nd Precinct Community Meeting New Date33:40 Support Huntington Matters34:01 Closing

  3. Aug 24

    Huntington Matters Weekly Update Ep. 24 | High School Rankings, Police Need Your Help & #HMChallenge

    What’s happening around the Town of Huntington, New York this week? 🎓 A new high school ranking has local educators and parents questioning what those numbers really mean for Huntington students. 🚔 Suffolk County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in several investigations across Huntington, Commack and Melville. ⚠️ We’re sharing a warning about utility scams, including one tactic that could bring a scammer right to your front door. 📅 Plus, upcoming events around Huntington and this week’s “What Do You Think?” becomes the #HMChallenge: What’s something NEW you’ve tried lately? Read the full recap + watch:https://huntingtonmatters.com/huntington-matters-weekly-update-school-rankings-police-cases/ Explore Huntington Matters:https://huntingtonmatters.com/ Chapters 00:00 Episode 24 Preview 00:34 Welcome to the Weekly Update 01:28 Huntington Summer Carnival Recap 02:39 What's Happening Around Huntington 14:32 Community Partner Spotlight: Vincent Bianco Law 15:58 Hot Topic: What Happened to the High School Rankings? 21:40 What Do You Think? What's Something New You Tried 30:24 The #HMChallenge 31:04 Neighborhood Watch: Police Need Your Help 34:01 Matthew Adcock Crash Investigation 34:33 Drug Conviction & PSEG Long Island Scam Warning 36:56 Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct Update 37:28 Supporting Huntington Matters 38:04 Closing

  4. Aug 17

    Huntington Matters Weekly Update Ep. 23 | Flock Cameras, Deer Park Crash Sentencing & Local Events

    Welcome to the Huntington Matters Weekly Update Episode 23.Looking for what's happening across the Town of Huntington this week? We've got you covered.In this episode, we cover:📸 Flock cameras are popping up around Huntington, but what exactly are they tracking and why are some residents concerned?⚖️ Nearly two years after the horrific Deer Park nail salon crash that killed four people and injured nine others, the driver has been sentenced💰 A former employee of a Melville business is accused of forging and depositing thousands of dollars in checks🎭 Broadway stars, a memorial fundraiser, Coffee with a Cop, a blood drive and more happening around Huntington this week🚔 An important date change for the next Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct Community Meeting🚗 A warning about driving under the influence of drugs following a local news conference we attended this week💬 Our "What Do You Think?" question: What one rule from your childhood do you NOT agree with now that you're an adult?Read the Recap + Watch:https://huntingtonmatters.com/huntington-matters-weekly-update-flock-cameras-deer-park-crash-sentencing/🌐 Visit HuntingtonMatters.comhttps://huntingtonmatters.com/Explore our Community Calendar, hyperlocal magazine "The Common Thread," Local Business Directory, Neighborhood Watch updates, and more.📅 Visit our Community Calendar:https://huntingtonmatters.com/calendar📰 Subscribe to our newsletter:https://huntingtonmatters.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ec17ba98eceb8ab6b631c92d7&id=b1cd687029👥 Join the conversationJoin more than 58,300 of your neighbors in Huntington Matters Community Forum on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/groups/Huntingtonmatters📬 Have a tip, topic, or question?Email us at info@huntingtonmatters.com👍 Support Huntington MattersSubscribe to our channel, share our content, advertise with us, donate, or grab a Huntington Matters shirt at HuntingtonMatters.com.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:35 Welcome to Huntington Matters Weekly Update Episode 2301:10 Huntington Town Board Meeting Recap01:59 Community Calendar & Upcoming Events11:12 Sponsor Spotlight: Park Nails and Spa & We Be Swift Car Service13:41 Hot Topic: Flock Cameras, Privacy & Public Safety24:05 What Do You Think? Childhood Rules28:49 Neighborhood Watch: Deer Park Crash Sentencing30:33 Melville Employee Accused of Forging Checks31:52 2nd Precinct Community Meeting Date Change33:08 Drug-Impaired Driving & Road Safety35:06 Support Huntington Matters & Closing#HuntingtonMatters #HuntingtonNY #LongIsland #FlockCameras #NeighborhoodWatch #DeerParkNY #SCPD2ndPrecinct #MelvilleNY #CommunityEvents #TownOfHuntington #WeeklyUpdate

  5. Aug 8

    Huntington Matters Weekly Update Ep. 22 | LIPA Power Fight, National Night Out & John Starks

    Welcome to the Huntington Matters Weekly Update Episode 22. Looking for what's happening across the Town of Huntington this week? We've got you covered. In this episode, we cover: 🎉 National Night Out at Manor Field Park, including some of the people and moments you may have missed 🏛️ An interesting Huntington Town Board agenda involving the tax cap, changes coming to Manor Farm Park and another proposed Melville Town Center project 🌻 What's next for Manor Farm Park when Long Island Cares becomes the new tenant, and yes, we asked about the sunflower maze ⚡ Why a headline about a 50% power increase sparked a huge conversation in Huntington Matters Community Forum, and what that number could actually mean for your electric bill 🏀 NBA legend John Starks is coming to Huntington for a free autograph signing 🎡 Summer events including Greenlawn Summer Nights, the Huntington Summer Carnival, Mike DelGuidice at The Paramount and a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament 🚔 A Neighborhood Watch update after a serious e-bike crash in Huntington Village, plus when the next Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct Community Meeting will be held Read the Full Episode Recap:https://huntingtonmatters.com/huntington-matters-weekly-update-town-board-power-fight-john-starks/ Explore Huntington Matters: 🌐 Visit HuntingtonMatters.comhttps://huntingtonmatters.com/ 📅 Community Calendarhttps://huntingtonmatters.com/calendar 📰 Subscribe to our newsletterhttps://huntingtonmatters.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ec17ba98eceb8ab6b631c92d7&id=b1cd687029 👥 Join more than 58,000 of your neighbors in Huntington Matters Community Forumhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/Huntingtonmatters Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:00:33 Welcome to Huntington Matters Weekly Update Episode 2200:02:22 National Night Out Recap00:10:46 Community Calendar & Upcoming Events00:15:21 Huntington Town Board: Tax Cap, Manor Farm Park & Melville Town Center00:26:28 Greenlawn Summer Nights00:27:16 Huntington Summer Carnival & NBA Legend John Starks00:29:02 Mike DelGuidice at The Paramount00:29:30 Breezy Park 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament00:31:31 Hot Topics: The Fight Over Long Island's Power Costs00:42:15 Neighborhood Watch: Huntington Village E-Bike Crash00:44:01 Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct Community Meeting00:45:55 Support Huntington Matters & Closing

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Huntington Matters Weekly Update is a community news and conversation show covering the latest events, issues, and stories across the Town of Huntington, New York. Hosted by June Margolin, Dana Richter, and Diane Schaber, the weekly show covers local events, Hot Topics, community discussions, public meetings, Neighborhood Watch, nonprofits, small businesses, and what residents are talking about across Huntington. Huntington Matters has been connecting neighbors and sharing local information since 2014. New episodes weekly.

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