Northwell Hospitals Penalized for Charges on Covid-19 Tests
Three Northwell Health hospitals, including Huntington, have been penalized for charges patients paid for Covid-19 tests. Read More …
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Pam Robinson is owner and publisher of HuntingtonNow.com. She lives in Huntington and is mother of a 2011 Walt Whitman High School graduate.
2 Fall Victim to Fake-Police Scams, Cops Say
The Suffolk County Police Department is warning the public about a scam involving callers who claim to be law enforcement, demand money and threaten arrest. The department said that recently, two residents had received calls from people pretending to be the SCPD chief of police Read More …
Hundreds Remain Without Power After Overnight Storm
Hundreds of residents around Huntington were without power Friday after a storm overnight took down lines. The Huntington Highway Department said it was working on downed trees in 40 locations. To report downed trees, call 631-499-0444 or use the link: https://www.huntingtonny.gov/con…/13749/13845/default.aspx Loss of power was Read More …
Update: Parent Accused of Making Threat Against Half Hills School
A Patchogue man was arrested and charged Thursday with issuing a threat against Half Hollow Hills East High School, Suffolk County police said. Christopher Ryan called the Half Hollow Hills East High School, at 50 Vanderbilt Parkway, and threatened to shoot and blow up the Read More …
MTA Names President of LIRR
Rob Free was named Thursday as the 42nd president of the Long Island Rail Road, after serving as acting president for the last several months. He began his career with the railroad as a station cleaner 31 years ago, rising through the ranks to become Read More …
Another Rite-Aid Store to Close in Huntington
Rite-Aid customers, including those who had to change stores when the Rite-Aid pharmacy at 717 East Jericho Turnpike closed last fall, will soon have to find another store. Many were encouraged to switch to the Rite-Aid pharmacy at 283 West Jericho Turnpike but now that Read More …
Online Registration for Beach Passes Is Open
Ignore the rain and wind we’re expecting and let your thoughts turn to summer. And beach passes. Beach season is nearly upon us, and Huntington residents can sign up for passes to use the town’s beaches. There’s a new system in place this year, Permits Read More …
Small Businesses Eligible for Grants
Small businesses on Long Island are eligible to apply for grants from Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation of the Long Island Association. The LOCAL Small Business Grants, which will fund 50 small businesses in communities across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, providing $5,000 grants to Read More …
Alfred G. Williams Dies; Retired NYPD Officer
Alfred George Williams of Centerport, a retired NPD officer, died Monday. He was 66 years old. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was a member of the security police. After joining the NYPD, he became a member of the Highway Patrol. Read More …
7 Days of Marathons to Aid Veterans to Start Sunday
Eva Casale will set out on her journey of seven marathons in seven days after a ceremony Sunday morning at Huntington Town Hall. The well-known Long Island distance runner has raised thousands of dollars to assist veterans, running with the slogan EVA–Every Veteran Appreciated. Each Read More …
Project Prom to Make Encore Appearance
The Town of Huntington will reprise its prom clothing giveaway next week, offering students free outfits, from dresses to suits to accessories. Dozens of students and others chose outfits for their big night at a Project Prom event last week. The next event is set Read More …
Election 2024: Campaign Kickoffs; Endorsements and Awards
Politicians are fundraising and winning endorsements as election season is underway at events around Huntington. Read More …