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Pictured (left to right): Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, [name], Huntington GOP Chairman Tom McNally, Suffolk County GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia, and New York State Senator Mario Mattera.

The Huntington Republican Committee hosted a wine tasting and fundraiser at Del Vino Vineyards in East Northport on April 10. Many elected officials were in attendance to support the Huntington GOP.

“Thank you to everyone who came out for our wine tasting and fundraising event,” Huntington GOP Chairman Tom McNally said. “It was a wonderful evening and a successful event. I also wish to thank our sponsors for their financial support.”

Over 125 people attended the 3rd Annual Football Brunch on February 4 at Off Broadway Pub in Greenlawn. The event helped raise funds for the Huntington Republican Committee in support of local Republican candidates for elected office. Thank you to everyone who attended!

On February 2, Thomas McNally, Huntington GOP Committee Chairman, received the President’s Award during the Suffolk County Young Republicans Annual Installation Dinner, which was held at Shandon Court in Islip.

The award was presented by Suffolk County Young Republicans President DawnMarie Kuhn (pictured left) and Vice President Drew Drasser (pictured right).

Debbie Adams-Kaden (second from right), Member, Huntington Republican Committee, was honored at the Suffolk County Republican Women’s Annual Holiday & Volunteer Award Dinner at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook on November 30. Also pictured (left to right): Theresa Mari, Councilwoman-elect, and Andrew Raia, Town Clerk, Town of Huntington; Tom McNally, Chairman, Huntington Republican Committee; Brooke Lupinacci, Councilwoman-elect, Town of Huntington; and Stephanie Bontempi, Suffolk County Legislator.

On November 30, Debbie Adams-Kaden, Member, Huntington Republican Committee, was honored for her hard work during the Suffolk County Republican Women’s annual Holiday & Volunteer Award Dinner, which was held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

Ms. Adams-Kaden has been a Committee Member for the Huntington GOP for over 20 years and HQ Volunteer since her retirement in 2017. In her professional career, she spent over three decades working in the fields of financial technology, auditing, procurement, data security and operating systems software development. She also served as a Director of Application Software Development, Director of International Program Management and Director of Automated Boarding Project Management.

She also volunteered her time in the community as Soccer Coach at St. Hugh’s, and with the South Huntington PTA and the Wildcat Booster Club. She was also a Campaign Manager for South Huntington School Board President Jim Kaden.

Ms. Adams-Kaden earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Latin American Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego and a Master’s degree in Political Science and Education from Long Island University-C.W. Post.

She resides in Huntington Station.

The Huntington Republican Committee has announced that its third annual Winter Coat Drive is currently underway and, this year, it is partnering with the Family Service League (FSL), where the coats will be distributed to those in need.

In addition to men’s and women’s coats, they are requesting new and slightly used gloves, mittens, boots and scarves. All donations may be brought to Huntington GOP headquarters, located at 229 Main Street, Suite 204 in Huntington, Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.

Last year’s drive was very successful, with 100 coats being collected.

Founded in Huntington in 1926, FSL delivers tangible help and crisis intervention across a spectrum of service areas, including mental health counseling, addiction prevention and treatment, homelessness, job training, trauma counseling, early education, and family and senior support services. In all, FSL offers over 60 programs at 20 locations throughout Long Island.

“In the short amount of time that we started this, it has become bigger and bigger,” said Tom McNally, Chairman, Huntington GOP. “We have seen a growing need for these items as the winter weather approaches, but we have been able to meet those needs, thanks to the generosity of the local residents.”

“Unfortunately, warm coats are a luxury for some children and adults residing in Greater Huntington,” said Karen Boorshtein, LCSW, President/CEO, Family Service League. “We appreciate the efforts of Huntington Republican Party Chairman Thomas McNally to help us provide winter coats for those in need. The new and gently used coats being collected during the GOP’s coat drive will be given out to community members who utilize the programs at Family Service League’s Huntington Family Center and to those individuals residing in our shelters.”

Donations will be accepted until March 23, 2024. To learn more about the Family Service League, visit www.FSL-LI.org. For more information about the Winter Coat Drive, call (631) 549-6800, email [email protected] or visit www.huntingtongop.org.