2 Beaches in Centerport Closed by Bacteria

Two beaches in Centerport are among eight in Suffolk County that have been closed because of the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Closed were: Knollwood Beach Association Beach – Centerport Huntington Beach Community Association Beach – Centerport Also closed by Read More …

Executive Director Named at Greenlawn-Centerport Nonprofit

The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association has named Claudia Fortunato-Napolitano its new executive director. She succeeds Ms. Fortunato-Napolitano  assumed the role on Feb. 6. She succeeds Deanne Rathke, who retired after leading  the nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve the history of the communities of Greenlawn and Read More …

Grant Awarded in Program to Honor Women in Art History

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded grants to historic sites, including the Arthur Dove/Helen Torr Cottage in Centerport, as part of a program to recognize the roles of women in art history. The  SaltLife: Students Create Kinetic Sculptures and Soundwalk Inspired by Art and Read More …

Patriarch of Centerport’s Famed Eagle Family Dies

A male eagle who, with his mate captured the attention of people around the world, died early Friday morning, the Bald Eagles of Centerport group said on Facebook. The bird, affectionally known as Dad, was an estimated 14 or 15 years old, and had fathered Read More …

Members Reappointed to Energy Committee

The Huntington Town Board has renamed the Renewable Energy Task Force and reappointed its members. The new Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency, Renewables and Sustainability, whose task is to examine, prioritize and report to the Town Board on energy efficiency best practices, the use of Read More …

Wreaths, Parades to Mark Memorial Day in Huntington

Memorial Day weekend in Huntington will be filled with commemorations and parades. The Town of Huntington of Huntington will lead off the salutes with a laying of wreaths at Town Hall at noon. Wreaths will be placed at monuments for both world wars, the Korea Read More …

Essay: Centerport Plan Signifies Need for Better Management of Natural Resources

John Probert is a resident of Huntington with a background in environmental science who has previously worked at the Department of the Interior and the World Wildlife Fund. Read More …

Officials Oppose Requirement to Allow More Apartments

A bipartisan group of officials in Suffolk County denounced a plan Thursday to require all New York State municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units. The requirement is listed in the proposed state budget. Local, state, county and federal leaders gathered at the Suffolk County Legislature Read More …

Schools: Pet Supply Roundup, Music Success

The Cold Spring Harbor Central School District Board of Education has recognized eight  student-musicians. Four students were chosen to perform at the Eastman School of Music during the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Winter Conference in early December. Four students were selected as Read More …

Centerport Rally Denounces Hate, Seeks Unity

Religious leaders, elected officials, civil rights figures and others gathered Thursday in Centerport to denounce acts of racism and other bigotry that have occurred on Long Island and to sign a pledge against hate. In Huntington, recent reports of racism have included a Chinese-American member Read More …