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Two recipients gathered with Huntington officials Friday to mark Organ Donation Awareness Month and to encourage residents to explore ways to provide life-saving donations. The two recipients, Christian Siems,who is celebrating the ninth anniversary of his heart transplant, and Jonas Wagner, who received a new Read More …
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 …
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 …
Cinema Arts Centre is hosting a documentary this weekend that explores the contributions and value of arts to the community, featurng the late co-founders of Cinema Arts, Vic Skolnick, and the Inter-Media Arts Center, Michael Robard. The documentary, Impresarios and Visionaries, includes a section on Read More …
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 …
Susannah Schaefer, a Huntington resident and CEO of Smile Train, was honored Tuesday night at a New York Islanders game. She received the Charles B. Wang Community Service Award and was presented with a silver hockey stick by Jon Ledecky, a co-owner of the NHL team. Read More …
The Unity Day parade and fair that was postponed by rain last fall went off Saturday, a salute to the people of Huntington and honors for two law-enforcement officials. Gray skies and a chill wind had many shivering, especially at the start of the parade, Read More …
Huntingon teens wanting to look their best for their high school proms and others turned out for Project Prom Thursday. Town employees, and officers from the Suffolk County Police Department Second Precinct and other organizations have been collecting clothes, jewelry, shoes and accessories for Read More …
The 1653 Foundation said Tuesday that Don Tesoriero has been appointed as its first executive director. Tesoriero has more than 35 years experience in business, communications and municipal service in both the private and public sectors in the region. He serves as the assistant to Read More …
Women leaders in Huntington were recognized Saturday at a luncheon sponsored by Women in the NAACP. Councilwomen Brooke Lupinacci and Theresa Mari, Tax Receiver Jillian Guthman, and Suffolk Legislators Stephanie Bontempi and Rebecca Sanin. All were honored for their contributions through their public service Read More …
Unity Day celebrations will return to Huntington after a year’s absence caused by bad weather. Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. and retired deputy police commissioner Risco Mention-Lewis have been named grand marshals and will lead the celebration of diversity in Huntington. The parade and Read More …
The Long Island Pride parade will return to Huntington on June 9. The parade originated in Huntington but left and was held in Long Beach for six years before returning to Huntington last year. Marchers will form up on Gerard Street, head to Main Street Read More …