Noun. 1. nullification-the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress. states' rights-a doctrine that federal powers should be curtailed and returned to the individual states.
Northport, New York. Northport is a historic maritime village located within the Town of Huntington on Long Island, New York. Initially designated as Great Cow Harbour by 17th-century English colonists and officially renamed Northport in 1837. In 1898 Northport incorporated itself as a village for the purpose of localizing governance.
Northport History. European Settlement. The original inhabitants of the area now known as Northport were the Matinecocks, one of 13 Native American tribes of Long Island. The Matinecocks called this land Opcathontyche, which meant wading place creek..