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 …

‘The Takeout Project’ Delivers Help to Hungry, Restaurants

A project to help the hungry and, simultaneously, Northport restaurants, is in full swing. Dr. Barbara Bolen, a clinical psychologist and a member of the Northport Chamber of Commerce, created The Takeout Project, encouraging people to buy gift cards from Northport restaurants, which are then 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 …

Cow Harbor Fine Gifts Shop to Shut Down

Cow Harbor Fine Gifts and Collectibles in Northport said Saturday that it shutting down Thursday and its owners are retiring. Owned and operated by Ruth and Bob Koroghlian since 1982, Cow Harbor Fine Gifts sells gifts, collectibles and home decor. They plan a storewide liquidation Read More …

Schools: Greenhouse Adds Weather Monitoring Station; Preschool Openings

South Huntington has half-day preschool seats available. afternoon sessions (12:30-3 pm.) seats are still available at Oakwood Primary Unchanged: South Huntington has half-day preschool seats available. afternoon sessions (12:30-3 pm.) seats are still available at Oakwood Primary Center and James Kaden Administrative Offices The district’s Read More …

Northport Trustees Condemn Recent ‘Despicable’ Bias Incidents

Northport Village authorities Monday condemned a recent series of bias incidents that have occurred around the village. On Sunday, a performer in “Smokey Joe’s” at Engeman Theater reported that they were the target of a racial slur, shouted by a white man in a car, Read More …

Schools: Mask Rules; Northport Enrollment Decline

An official in the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that when students are unmasked, schools should “implement physical distancing to the extent possible… but should not exclude students from in-person learning to keep a minimum distance requirement.” Regulations issued by the state Department Read More …

Engeman Theater Boosts Basketball Court Upgrade

The owners of the John W. Engeman Theater are working with a Northport High School alumni group to fix up the basketball court in the village. Working with the Northport High School 1995 Long Island Champion Boys Basketball Team, Kevin O’Neill and Rich Dolce  have Read More …

Robke’s Restaurant Takes Heat Over Michael Vick Photo

Several Huntington area residents are denouncing Robke’s restaurant in Northport for posting a photo of staff with Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback who went to prison for his participation in a dogfighting ring. “Robkes, You should be ashamed,” a woman wrote. “Animal abuse is Read More …

Mosquito Infected With West Nile Virus Found in Northport

Two mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, both Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on July 6 from Nesconset and July 8 from Northport. These are the first mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. West Read More …

Body of Man Who Fell From Boat Recovered

The body of a man who fell overboard while fishing on July 3 was found Thursday in Northport Bay. Suffolk County police said that Christopher Calma, 50,was fishing with his 14-year-old son on a 2020 22-foot Sea Fox Commander on Northport Bay when he fell into Read More …

Search On for Man Who Fell Overboard in Northport Bay

Authorities are seeking a man who fell overboard in Northport Bay while fishing Saturday morning with his son. Christopher Calma, 50, was fishing with his 14-year-old son on a 2020 22-foot Sea Fox Commander on Northport Bay when he fell into the water at 9:30 Read More …