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Scores of kids came out to Elwood Park Saturday to collect Easter eggs, dashing about on a brisk, sunny day to scoop them up. Broken up by age into two waves, the event was marred only by a man who in the crowd shouted “Let’s Read More …
As a child of immigrants, being born and brought up in New York State since the early 1970’s, I am so grateful that we may finally see the day where Eid Holidays are given as a day off in schools across New York State. To Read More …
Gold confetti, the smell of cigar smoke, and the sounds of bagpipes and sirens filled the air at Huntington’s 90th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. For the members of this vibrant community, the parade is an opportunity for a fun tradition that has something to Read More …
Huntington’s 90th St. Patrick’s Parade will take place Sunday, with pipe bands, school groups, elected officials and others marching up New York Avenue to Main Street in a display of Irish pride and heritage. The parade, sponsored by the Huntington division of the Ancient Order Read More …
Monday is Presidents Day, in honor of the founder of our country, President George Washington. That means banks and the Post Office are closed. The Town won’t pick up trash on Monday. And so are school districts, which will take a weeklong break. Many, but Read More …
A chance for the youngsters of Huntington to join the scramble for Easter eggs opens Thursday. Read More …
Families celebrated the Lunar New Year on Saturday at the Heckscher Museum of Art hosted music, art and displays from Asian cultures. Artist Patricia Shih and Hanson Lee, members of the Town of Huntington Asian-American Task Force, led the program. Shih, a storyteller and musician, Read More …
The Huntington Valentine’s Day wedding marathon will return this year, with appointments available all day on Feb. 14. “Love is in the air once again at Huntington Town Hall this Valentine’s Day,” said Town Clerk Andrew Raia, who will preside over the the marriage ceremonies. “It Read More …
Local libraries and other institutions are planning ways to recognize and celebrate the Lunar New Year in February. Asian communities around the world are celebrating the Year of the Dragon, considered an especially auspicious year to be born because the astrological animal is thought to Read More …
The Huntington branch of the NAACP celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday with music, speeches rooted in faith, and rousing words from State Attorney General Letitia James. James, who is pursuing a civil lawsuit alleging fraud against Donald Trump, spoke Read More …
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. day, celebrating the life of the civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. A day of service, music and prayer will highlight the federal holiday. In Commack, the Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center will host Abraham’s Table, an Read More …
State Attorney General Letitia James will be the keynote speaker at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday celebration sponsored by the Huntington NAACP. The celebration of the late civil rights leader’s life will start at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Bethel A.M.E. Read More …