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Huntington announced plans Monday for a fall film festival, part of an effort to draw Hollywood production and economic benefits to the town. The festival, planned for Nov. 7-10, is also another step toward bolstering the town’s claim that “Huntington is the cultural epicenter of Read More …
As Newton Shows of East Northport gears up for its 75th anniversary this season, its motto of good people providing entertainment for good causes remains. After learning he would be a father for the fourth time, Lewis J. Newton founded thecompany in 1949. He invested Read More …
The celebration of Earth Day will continue this week, with programs Monday and a big event Sunday at West Hills County Park. Read More …
Huntington residents celebrated Earth Day Sunday, learning about bees, shredding paper, composting, and participating in a variety of other activities for adults and children alike. Earth Day, established in 1970, has become a global event, with festivals, tree plantings, awareness of animals, health and Read More …
Pastor Dan Rivera of the Huntington Assembly of God has been named recipient of the “Champion of Diversity” award for the 16th Suffolk County legislative district. Legislator Rebecca Sanin noted his commitment to fostering inclusivity, celebrating cultural diversity, and advocating for marginalized communities. In recognition of Read More …
Two young St. Anthony’s students with plans for science careers have been named regional winners in the Toshiba ExploraVision competition. Their project, “Myelin Menders” involves developing nanotechnology to combat the symptoms of such movement disorders as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. Vincent Chen, 14, and Read More …
Three doctors are joining the obstetrics and gynecology practice of Huntington Hospital. Lisa Amorin, MD, Morisa Marin, MD and Natalia Flores, MD have begun seeing patients at offices in Huntington, Hicksville, Wading River and Lindenhurst. . All three doctors previously worked for Square Care and Read More …
Residents watching Huntington Town Board meetings are accustomed to seeing members remaining mostly silent during public hearings. But last week was different in at least one instance, even by the standards of Huntington’s development battles so often fraught with high emotions and disputed 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 …
50 gallons–That’s how much water a singular oyster can filter in one day—highlighting the abundantly clear importance oyster habitat restoration brings to the efforts to improve water quality on Long Island. Read More …