The Times of Huntington-Northport - March 5, 2015

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The TIMES of Huntington • Northport • East Northport

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March 5, 2015

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Paint Nite at the Whaling Museum

also: ‘i love you, you’re perfect, now Change’ at theatre three, li pet Expo, ward Melville’s brianna Cea

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Photo from A.J. Carter

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: In its 28th annual Black History Month celebration last Thursday, Feb. 26, Huntington Town officials and keynote speaker Errol Toulon Jr., above center, gathered to deliver a message of perseverance to a nearly 400-member audience at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School in Huntington Station. Toulon, who is the deputy commissioner for operations of the New York City Department of Correction, fought off two bouts of cancer during his distinguished criminal justice career. His advice to the audience? ‘Never stop learning, take breaks, but never stop learning.’ From left, Jillian Guthman-Abadom, Peter Gunther, Toulon, Gene Cook, Jo-Ann Raia and Tracey Edwards.

Huntington talks budget Districts offers overview

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E. Northport native to lead schools School board could finalize Robert Banzer as new super within two weeks according to a statement from Syntax, the district’s public The Northport-East North- relations firm. port school board is poised to His appointment to superappoint Robert Banzer as its intendent is pending contract new school superintendent. finalization — a process that Banzer, a could take up to 1984 graduate of His appointment is two weeks — and Northport High final background School, is cur- pending contract checks. rently the hu“Our board finalization. man resources of education is director in the Wayne Cen- pleased to be able to identify tral School District, which is Mr. Banzer as our unanilocated outside of Rochester, mous selection,” school BY RoHMA ABBAS

board President Julia Binger said in the statement. “All of the finalists are outstanding professionals and we were delighted that they made this process a challenging one for the board. Robert impressed us with his passion for education leadership, his knowledge and love of Northport-East Northport, and commitment to children and the educational community.” The school board had tapped a group of school administrators, who are also NorthportEast Northport school district residents, to serve as consultants to the board, aiding them SUpErintEndEnt continued on page a8

Photo from Syntax

Robert Banzer could soon be appointed Northport schools superintendent.


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