Huntington Woman Celebrates Centennial Milestone

Friends, family, firefighters and town officials and others helped Doris Marilyn Lessuck celebrated her 100th birthday Thursday, one day shy of her big day. The active Huntington resident is preparing to move to Arizona, after 69 years in the Mayo Avenue home, where she and Read More …

Town to Reopen Beach House, Senior Center for Activities

The Town of Huntington Senior Center will reopen Tuesday for activities only  starting Tuesday, January 18 while it continues to remain closed for indoor dining, and only with reservations. The senior beach house will also reopen Tuesday on a limited basis. The Senior Center will Read More …

Senior Center to Remain Closed But Home Meals Are Available

The town of Huntington’s Senior Center and Senior Beach House will  both remain closed next week because of Covid-19 -related staffing shortages. But home delivered meals will continue. The status of the senior center closings will be reassessed on a week-to-week basis. Residents with questions Read More …

Staff Shortage to Temporarily Close Senior Center; Meal Pickup, Delivery Available

The Town of Huntington Senior Center and Senior Beach House will be closed the first week of January because  of staffing shortages from Covid-19. The home-delivered and drive-through meal pickkup will continue to operate. Residents with questions regarding meals and activities may contact the Senior Read More …

Ex-Patients Take Their Musical Skills to The Knolls

A group of Long Islanders who have recently recovered from serious illnesses or injuries performed Tuesday for others who can’t be home for Christmas. The former patients, dressed in colorful holiday outfits, played drums and sang for residents of The Knolls in Melville. The performance Read More …

World War II Vet Honored as He Turns 100

An Army veteran of World War II who escaped Nazi Germany in 1936, only to return to fight the Germans in the first wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day, was honored Sunday as he turned 100. Fire departments, relatives, veterans and elected officials turned out Read More …

Update: Missing West Hills Woman Found Unharmed

A missing West Hills woman has been found, unharmed, Suffolk County police said Friday night. Earlier Suffolk County police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing West Hills woman who has clinical depression and may have early stage Alzheimer’s. Evelyn Fiscina, 83, was last Read More …

World War II Vet Takes a Salute on His 100th Birthday

Louis Alessio was the center of attention Friday as dozens gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of the World War II veteran and longtime resident of Huntington. Police in cars, on foot and on motorcycle, elected officials, friends and family gathered to a parade that Read More …

Melville Man Pleads Guilty in Jewelry Investment Fraud

A Melville man pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud charges in a $200 million Ponzi scheme involving wholesale jewelry sales. Gregory Altieri, 53, faces up to 20 years in prison in the case. Federal authorities said Altieri solicited between $75 million and $85 million from Read More …