PSEG to Host Conference April 4 on Heat Pumps

PSEG-LI will host a conference April 4 for anyone interested in learning more about heat pumps. The utility said that more than 400 people are expected to attend the “Electrify Long Island” conference  to learn about the benefits of  electric heat pumps, which function as Read More …

Board OKs Melville Hearings, but Lupinacci Splits in Opposition

The Huntington Town Board voted Wednesday night to approve three public hearings on the proposed Melville Town Center but only after a lengthy statement in opposition from Councilwoman Brooke Lupinacci. Councilman David Bennardo was absent, producing a vote of 3-1 in support of the public Read More …

Italian Market, Salon, Bagel Shop Coming to Dix Hills Plaza

An Italian food market is one of several new businesses that will be coming to the Dix Hills Plaza as the center undergoes extensive remodeling. Salpino Italian Food Market and Catering, which has stores in Wantagh and North Babylon, will be located on the outside Read More …

Huntington Family Earth Day Set for April 21

Huntington’s Family Earth Day celebration has a full lineup of activities, from pet adoptions to composting demonstrations, beekeeping lessons and a music jam. Musicians are welcome to bring their own instrument and join the jam. The celebration will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Manor Read More …

Age 55+ Housing Units Available Through Lottery

Five new housing units are available through a lottery to people ages 55 and up. Applications for the units at Stoneridge Estates became available last week. The lottery drawing will be held May 1. The five units are two-bedroom two-bathroom, at either $312,625  or $468,875. Read More …

Op-Ed: Governor Must Fund Universal Meals for All in School

Although New York is one of wealthiest states in our nation, many  families struggle to put food on the table.  Long Island is no exception, with 90,000 school-aged children living at or below the poverty threshold and many living just above it. Last year in  Read More …

Trump Supporters Protest Comedian in Huntington Stop

Supporters of former president Donald Trump protested outside the Paramount Sunday night where comedian Kathy Griffin was appearing as part of her ‘My Life on the PTSD List’ tour. A caravan of about 17 vehicles, many festooned with Trump or American flags, and others carrying Read More …

Cindysnacks Moving to Centerport

The vegan market Cindysnacks will be moving from Huntington to Centerport next week. Popular for its variety of vegan, gluten-free, and soy, nut and dairy free foods, the market was opened by owners John Stengel and Indiana Kay in 2019.  They will reopen their business Read More …

Town Board Calls Special Meeting on Melville Resolutions

The Huntington Town Board has called a special meeting for Wednesday to consider changes in resolutions related to the creation of the Melville Overlay District. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Huntington Town Hall and is open to the public. The Melville proposal Read More …

A Pandemic Hobby Meets Photography in PHOTO pOP Exhibit at Industry

In an effort to express the feelings of memory, affirmation and longing, the artistic vision of Gae Polisner and the photography of Rick Kopstein has culminated in a gallery of art that Long Islanders get to witness. Collages made by Polisner using pictures taken by Read More …

Claim That Town ‘Could’ Build 40,000 Apartments Isn’t in Town Plans

A Nassau County newspaper’s headline and article that projected that Town “could” add 40,000 apartments in Melville triggered anti-development groups this week. The number is based on possibilities under zoning rules, not actual plans. Supervisor Ed Smyth said no such number was contemplated in a Read More …

Huntington Senior Center Celebrates Its 50th Year

Huntington celebrated the 50th anniversary of its senior center Thursday, with a champagne toast, music, lunch, dancing–lots of dancing–and a cake. From its early days as a source of nutritious meals and programs, the center has grown into a home for clubs, meals, education and support Read More …