Hometown Helpers: Chas Forte, Junior Firefighter

HuntingtonNow.com is taking a look at those who volunteer their time to make Huntington a better place to live. Name, age, and school: Chas Forte, 16, Huntington High School Organization: Halesite Fire Department The project: I am an ex-captain of the Halesite Fire Department junior firefighter Read More …

Bethel AME Church Windows Get a New Look

Huntington’s historic Bethel AME Church is in the midst of upgrading  its look through repair and preservation of eight stained-glass windows. The Rev. Larry D. Jennings Sr. said the long-planned project at the church, which is on the  National Register of Historic Places, was accomplished with Read More …

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Explore Amazon Option

Aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at Huntington’s LaunchPad this week to learn about e-commerce and product sales on Amazon.com. Huntington LaunchPad director Phil Rugile introduced the location as a co-working space for entrepreneurs and startups. “The idea is that you’re sitting next to people who are doing Read More …

Hometown Helpers: Carol Pustay, Huntington Hospital

  Meet Carol Pustay, 72, of Huntington, who has logged over 4,000 volunteer hours at Huntington Hospital. Why did you choose this? How did you get started?: I started volunteering at Huntington Hospital before I retired. I had some time on my hands, my children Read More …

Hometown Helpers: Bob Santo Grows American Legion Post 1244

Bob Santo is a Huntington local and an American Legion force to be reckoned with. Santo served from 1966 to 1970 in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. When he returned from serving, Santo was immersed in the life of a student—finishing his B.A. Read More …

Huntington Parade, Tree Lighting Shine Despite Weather

Though rain in the forecast canceled Saturday’s Wall Street Festival and outdoor performances by Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, the Huntington Chamber Choir, and others, Huntington’s 9th Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting marched on. Town Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, who served as co-grand marshal for Read More …

Lupinacci Touts $275,000 in Savings From Renewed AAA Bond Rating

Huntington was able to refinance existing bonds at a lower rate, saving taxpayers more than $275,000, when the town’s AAA stable bond rating by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Services was recently renewed. “The agencies’ analysis and recognition of Huntington’s fiscal practices with the Read More …

Real Estate: Huntington and South Huntington Condos

33 High Oak Court, Huntington: This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condominium features high ceilings. It has a listing price of $529,000, and a $400 monthly fee. If you lived here, you’d be within walking distance of this weekend’s Holiday Parade, Wall Street Festival & Annual Tree Lighting in Read More …

Huntington Adopts $199M Budget for 2019

The Huntington Town Board approved a 2019 budget just shy of $200 million Tuesday evening by a vote of 3-2. The budget is up $5.5 million over 2018, a 2.82 percent increase that is within the state’s 2 percent tax cap limit. The budget will Read More …

Metric Subaru to Support Huntington Hospital’s Neurosurgery Program

Metric Subaru in Huntington will donate the proceeds from its Share the Love program this year to Huntington Hospital’s neurosurgery department. For every vehicle leased or sold at the dealership between Nov. 15 and Jan. 3, 2019, Subaru of America, on behalf of Metric Subaru, Read More …