Coltrane Home Gets $1.75 Million Boost

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone delivered a symbolic superized check Friday for $1.75 million for improvements to the Dix Hills home of musicians John and Alice Coltrane. The Coltranes’ son, Ravi Coltrane, Steve Fulgoni, president of the Friends of the Coltrane Home  Brandee Younger, Grammy- Read More …

Author Writes Historical Novel on 19th Century Crime in Huntington

Author Alison Louise Hubbard has written a true crime novel about a crime that occurred in Huntington in the 19th Century. Here’s what she had to say about her book, “The Kelsey Outrage: The Crime of the Century” which treats a real crime, the lynching, Read More …

‘Holiday Paw-ty’ for Pups at the Paramount

Spotlight at the Paramount is hosting a “holiday paw-ty” Wednesday to encourage the adoption of puppies. Joe Gatto and Gatto’s Pups and Friends host the event from 7-10 p.m., for their first holiday fundraiser. Gatto, star of the hit television show “Impractical Jokers,” is the Read More …

Here Comes Santa Claus…

Wall Street will be closed starting Nov. 6 to prepare for the Huntington Holiday Spectacular. The street will be closed between Main and Gerard Streets until Jan. 11. For the third consecutive year, Northwell/Huntington Hospital will be main sponsor of the event, according to the Huntington Read More …

Letter: Let’s Invite Hollywood to Huntington

I am writing to share a big idea with you for Huntington Station. And, to explain the request for a $2 million portion of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding grant provided by New York State. This is both personal and professional. Personally, I have lived Read More …

Food Truck Rodeo Helps Fund YMCA Pool Upgrade

A collection of food trucks and other vendors helped raise funds Sunday to repair a swimming pool at the Huntington YMCA. Assemblyman Steve Stern, D-Dix Hills, gave the food truck rodeo organizer Andre Sorrentino and his Sorrentino Family Foundation an oversized check in the amount Read More …

Updated Halloween: Trains, Trunk Shows, Parades and Costume Parties

Halloween is still nearly two weeks away but businesses, nonprofit agencies, libraries and museums have booked several spooky opportunities ahead of the holiday for kids and adults to enjoy. A costume parade for kids, a 5k run, arts and crafts opportunities, storytelling and a lot Read More …

Apple Festival Offers Fun for Families

The Huntington Historical Society’s annual Apple Festival brought families out to the Kissam House on Sunday for a range of activities and demonsrations of crafts. In addition to a tent filled with a selection of apples, cider and other apple-related products, a magician entertained kids Read More …

Fall Festival, Parade Draw Crowds Downtown

 The Long Island Fall Festival in Heckscher Park drew thousands while others came to watch marchers in the Columbus Day parade on Main Street on Sunday. The festival, sponsored by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, wraps up Monday, with vendors, food, entertainment and Read More …

Elija Farm’s Farm Festival Set for Oct. 7

Elija Farm’s fall festival on Oct. 7 will include hayrides, pumpkin picking and more. The festival, running from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., is on the grounds of the farm at 43 Forxhurst Road, Huntington. The festival will also have a bounce house, dancing, food stand, live Read More …

Circus Workers Setting Up for Show at Whitman Shops

Workers are continuing to set up the Circus Vazquez tent and other structures for use starting Friday night. The show opens at 7:30 Friday, with performances at varying times through Oct. 9. The circus does not include animals but does feature a variety of performers Read More …

Singer Larry Fleet Bringing Sound of Country to the Paramount

Country music singer Larry Fleet is bringing his Fall Tour and latest album “Earned It” to the Paramount Thursday. He will be performing with special guest Karley Scott Collins. Fleet began his music career when he was noticed in 2017 after playing a mix of Read More …