Melville Restaurant Manager Cited for Liquor Violations

Suffolk County Police cited the manager of a Melville restaurant during a New York State Liquor Authority compliance check. Second Precinct Crime Section officers along with Second Precinct Patrol officers, New York State Liquor Authority,  Huntington Fire Marshall, and Huntington Code Enforcement inspector conducted an Read More …

Stern, Romaine Unveil Package of Incentives for Volunteer Firefighters

A package of incentives to boost support for volunteer firefighters, including a mental health program modeled on a well-respected veterans support system, was outlined Thursday by Assemblyman Steve Stern and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. Speaking at the Dix Hills Fire Department, Stern and Romaine Read More …

ELIJA Farm Opens Marketplace, Expanding Efforts for Those With Autism

The Elija Foundation officially opened its marketplace Thursday at its farm in South Huntington, focusing on sustainable farmland and ways to assist those with autism. Deb Thivierge, who heads ELIJA, led the ribbon cutting with help from several state, local and county officials, including Suffolk Read More …

DOT to Close Parts of the LIE Next Week for Bridge Work

The New York State Department of Transportation said Thursday that the Long Island Expressway  will be closed to traffic between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the following days and locations in the Towns of Huntington and Islip, for a bridge cleaning Read More …

Hikers Challenged to Complete Series of Trails

    Hikers who complete a series of trails will be eligible for recognition at next year’s Earth Day celebration. The Huntington Trail Challenge consists of trails as diverse as the .3 mile Heckscher Park Loop to the 5.5-mile Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve, and Read More …

Election 2024: Huntington Democrats Back Avlon; Santos Drops Out

Huntington Democrats have endorsed John Avlon as their candidate to go up against US Rep. Nick LaLota in the 1st Congressional District. Huntington Town Democratic Committee Vice Chair Jill Kaufman said: “We’re backing John because he’s the best candidate to take this seat back and help Read More …

Grand Marshals Named for LI Pride Parade in Huntington

Three grand marshals have been named to lead the Long Island Pride parade in Huntington on June 9. Assembly Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos, Detective Sgt. Tamika Mays and the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus will share the honors. “Long Island Pride is a special event Read More …

Heckscher Museum Admission to Remain Free Through Bank Grant

 A $25,000 grant from Bank of America will allow the Heckscher Museum to continue with free admission into 2025. The Heckscher Museum was founded in 1920 as a place for the public to enjoy free access to world-class art. It has continued to work with Read More …

Elwood Schools: 2 Candidates for Board; Budget of $76,760,609

Elwood voters will choose two members  of the school board on May 21 as well as vote on the school budget for the 2024-25 school year. Two seats on the Board of Education are available. Vice president Heather Mammolito has decided not to run again, Read More …