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Six dates have been designated free fishing days in the state, when the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing in state waters. The days are Feb.17 to 18 (Presidents’ Day Weekend), June 29 to 30, Sept. 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) and Read More …
The Town of Huntington is offering a boating safety certiification course in March. The two-part course is scheduled for March 5 and March 8. Attendees ages 10 and up who register, attend the full 8-hour course, and pass the test will receive a New York Read More …
His nickname was the “lighthouse kid” because of the many times he visited his favorite landmark in Huntington as a child. The name stuck and he eventually put it to good use. When Huntington resident Ronnie Carrillo wanted to give back to a place that Read More …
The Huntington boat parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled. Organizers blamed the forecast for bad weather, including high winds, for the cancellation. The boat parade previously had been held in November and celebrated winter holiday themes, with vessels parading around Huntington Harbor, Read More …
Saturday will be a day of celebration of Northport’s maritime heritage, beginning with a blessing of the fleet at Village Park and dock. The celebration will feature a wide variety of activities, including the opening of the Northport farmers’ market, a Downhill Mile Run, both Read More …
The eighth annual Waterfront Festival and Craft Fair drew crowds Sunday eager to enjoy the music, vendors and food under welcome sunny skies. A few soggy spots left over from Saturday’s downpour weren’t enough to dampen the enthusiasm of residents who wandered amongst the Read More …
Huntington launched a campaign Friday to encourage people to enjoy the water and to follow safe boating practices. Supervisor Ed Smyth and other officials reminded residents to follow the rules of operating a boat safely, including to not drive a boat while under the influence, Read More …
Libraries in Huntington are hosting a variety of maritime-themed virtual and in-person programs this month. Read More …
Residents are invited to learn more about restoring shellfish in local waters at a presentation Tuesday at Huntington Town Hall. The Huntington Rotary Club, which has been deeply involved in work to clean the waters and add to the biodiversity through oyster beds, is sponsoring Read More …
The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor will offer its Narwhal Ball on Sunday, offering a variety of activities to explore the icy world of narwhals and polar sea creatures. Activities include: Creating frosty crafts to take home Seeing a narwhal tusk and whale blubber Read More …
The Town of Huntington will offer free boating safety classes this spring. in March and May.Pariticipants ages 10 and up who register, attend the full 8-hour course, and pass the test will receive a state Boating Safety credential issued by New York State Parks. The Read More …
Huntington lifeguards have begun heading off to college, leading to limitations on what beaches will stay open for the rest of the summer. Starting Saturday, only these beaches will have lifeguard coverage: Asharoken Beach Centerport Beach Crab Meadow Beach Hobart Beach Quentin Sammis West Neck Read More …