Santa Planning Greenlawn, Centerport Tours

Santa Claus will be touring Greenlawn and Centerport on Saturday,with the help of firefighters. The Greenlawn Fire Department will start escorting Santa about 10:30 a.m., starting at the firehouse on Boulevard Avenue.The itinerary is on the department’s Facebook page. The Centerport Department is plannning Operation Read More …

Artistic Third-Graders Honored by Suffolk County

Maplewood Intermediate School third-graders whose ornaments are adorning a Christmas tree at the White House, were recognized Friday by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. The South Huntington students, whose work was chosen to represent New York State, received individual ertificates and a county proclamation. The Read More …

Holiday Highlights: Huntington Manor’s Santa Tour

The Huntington Manor Fire Department will be touring the district Friday and Saturday with Santa Claus and his elves. They’ll be visiting as  many streets as possible. They’ll also be in these areas, though all times are approximate and subject to change. Friday Spuntinos 5:45 Read More …

Holiday Highlights: Expect No Booze, Lots of Santas on the LIRR

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Wednesday that it will ban the consumption of alcohol on Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road trains during SantaCon. The ban will be in effect beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday through 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. Alcohol Read More …

Maplewood Students Make Their Mark at National Tree Celebration

South Huntington students whose artistic efforts became part of the National Christmas tree celebration showed off their illustrationsThursday. The third-graders’ designs were converted into ornaments that were then hung on the New York State tree, one of 58 representing the US states and territories surrounding Read More …

Holiday Highlights: Santa Claus to Tour Halesite

Santa Claus will be touring Halesite on Dec. 17 with the help of the Halesite Fire Department. Here is the tentative schedule. If there’s inclement weather that day, the visit will be postponed until Dec.18. The route times are approximate. 12:00PM START • YOUNGS HILL Read More …

Holiday Highlights: Fine Art Fair, Cookie Exchange

The Art League of Long Island has booked its 57th annual holiday fine art and craft fair for this weekend. On display will be works of pottery, woodcraft, clothing, glass jewelry, toys and more. The show at the league,  107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Read More …

Crowds Jam Downtown for Holiday Spectacular

The Huntington Holiday Spectacular returned to Wall Street on Saturday, welcomed by enthusiastic crowds who packed downtown for a parade and lighting of the 65-foot Christmas tree. Briefly considered for relocation to Heckscher Park after two years of appearances on Wall Street, the spectacular was Read More …

Holiday Highlights: Board Games

The Main Street Board Game Cafe offers board games for all occasions, ages, and abilities For the holidays, there’s a selection of “Grab & Go!” games with easy rules, quick play times and fun. Staff members will help patrons select a game and learn the Read More …

Holiday Highlights: ‘The Voice,’ Ice Carving and Dancing at Spectacular

Beyond Saturday’s opening celebration, with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a parade, the Huntington Holiday Spectacular is planning several events on a schedule that runs through Jan.5. Art galleries, bakeries, musicians and others are lined up to add to the spectacular. Events include Read More …

Boats Parade Through Huntington Harbor

A variety of boats decorated for the holidays paraded across Huntington Harbor Friday night. The parade, on a chilly, windy evening, featured vessels with Santa Claus, a Grinch. Chrismas trees, lights and wreaths.  It was sponsored by the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society. Boats in the Read More …