Huntington Bay Ranked on ‘Most Envied Lifestyle’ List

Huntington Bay has been ranked No. 3 on a list of suburbs with the most envied lifestyle. MovingFeedback.com, which collects information about people’s experiences while moving, ranked 175 suburban locations with its the nationwide survey. “Huntington Bay, overlooking the Huntington Harbor, is known for its Read More …

Huntington Bay Trustees Approve Budget

The Huntington Bay Board of Trustees approved its $2.3 million budget this week but not before several residents challenged some of the numbers. The budget represents a 1.9 percent tax increase. The main objections from the packed crowd involved the decline in reserves, and  litigation Read More …

Huntington Bay on ‘Susceptible to Fiscal Stress’ List

A state comptroller’s report released Wednesday said that the Village of Huntington Bay was “susceptible to fiscal stress,” but Mayor Herbert Morrow said the rating was not a matter of concern. “We don’t take great stock in it,” he said. “Our financial situation is really 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 …

Spada Ousted as Huntington Maritime Director

Updated: Dom Spada, director of maritime services for the Town of Huntington, resigned at the request of Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Newsday reported Friday. But the reason for the ouster was not known. “it became clear to me that he could no longer serve in this administration,” Read More …

Update: Rain, Wind Knock Out Power to Hundreds in Huntington

Update 9 p.m. : More than 600 Huntington customers lost power Christmas morning as strong winds and rain hit the area. By about 9 p.m. all but about 30 had had power restored, PSEG-LI said. Huntington Bay and South Huntington were the most affected, with Read More …

Health Department Issues Beach Advisories

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches across the county because the level of bacteria exceeds state standards. The beaches are in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds or adjacent Read More …

Village of Huntington Bay Shuffles Trustee Duties

Two trustees were appointed this week to positions in the Village of Huntington Bay, replacing deputy mayor Dom Spada, who continues to serve as a  trustee. Spada also serves as acting director of maritime services in the Town of Huntington. Trustee Jay Meyer was named Read More …

Parade, Fireworks and Warnings on Boat Safety for the Fourth of July

Fireworks and a parade are among the ways Huntington residents will be celebrating the Fourth of July on Wednesday. Meanwhile, public officials cautioned residents about boating safety, including temporarily reduced speeds and increased enforcement against intoxicated boaters. Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Councilwoman Joan Cergol and Read More …

County Advises Against Swimming at Several Huntington Beaches

Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches around the county. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas. Beaches covered by Read More …

Events to Focus on Preventing Drug Abuse

Two events designed to address drug issues are scheduled in Huntington in the next two weeks as professionals try to reduce the damage caused by addiction. The Halesite Fire Department  will host “Be Smart.Don’t Start” on May 29, with a conversation for parents and their kids about Read More …