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 …

Huntington School Board Hires Attorney to Deal With ‘Issues’

The Huntington Board of Education voted unanimously to hire an attorney Tuesday night to investigate “issues” that it did not publicly identify. The board appointed Elena Cacavas as special investigative counsel  “for the purposes of addressing the Issues pursuant to applicable District policies.” On LinkedIn, 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 …

Beckman Florist Acquired by Seasonal ‘Scapes

Beckman Florist of East Northport has been acquired by another florist. Beckman’s owner Lisa Beckman Berardi and daughter Melissa decided to retire and sell the building at 364 Larkfield Road. Beckman was in business for almost 75 years. But it is not gone completely away. Read More …

Huntington Plans Inaugural Film Festival

Huntington announced plans Monday for a fall film festival, part of an effort to draw Hollywood production and economic benefits to the town. The festival, planned for Nov. 7-10, is also another step toward bolstering the town’s claim that “Huntington is the cultural epicenter of Read More …

Fatal Hit-and-Run Highlighted for National Crime Victims Rights Week

Suffolk County police are highlighting a fatal hit-and-run crash in Huntington Staton as part of National Crime Victims Rights Week. The focus is on the Huntington Station and other unsolved cases in hopes of bringing in new tips that will help bring resolution to the Read More …

Newton Carnival Going Strong in 75th Year

As Newton Shows of East Northport gears up for its 75th anniversary this season, its motto of good people providing entertainment for good causes remains. After learning he would be a father for the fourth time, Lewis J. Newton founded thecompany in 1949. He invested Read More …