This Week: Boards Meet; Street Renaming

What’s happening in Huntington this week but first, for procrastinators: The filing deadline for federal and state income taxes is April 18 because the usual deadline of April 15 falls on Saturday. It’s also the last day to request a six-month tax extension by filing Read More …

Artists Invited to Contribute to Black History Project

Artists are invited to submit proposals for a public art project celebrating Black contributions  in Huntington. The project is planned for the northwest corner of Fair Meadow Park at the intersection of Park Avenue, Pulaski Road and East Fifth Street. The Town’s Committee to Commemorate Read More …

Town Hall Adds Security Barrier

Huntington Town Hall has added another security barrier, after an incident involving a man who entered the building and bypassed security staff. The barrier is adjacent to the security desk near the entrance to the building. Vincent DiBenedetto of East Meadow was arrested last week Read More …

Mega Millions: Pick Those Numbers a Little Earlier

Starting April 4, those hoping to hit it big will have to buy their Mega Millions tickets a little earlier in the evening. Sales for same-day Mega Millions drawings will end at 10 p.m. instead of 10:45 p.m., as they do now. Tickets bought after Read More …

Op-Ed: New Faces Coming to the Legislature

There will be new faces on the Suffolk County Legislature next year and, if he is elected in November, a familiar face, Steven Englebright of Setauket, who was a leading environmental champion on the county’s governing panel from 1983 until his election to the State Read More …

Oheka Condos Aren’t Required to Meet Affordable Housing Rule

Plans for 95 condominiums at Oheka Castle don’t include a provision for affordable units. That’s because Town of Huntington rules that require builders to include some affordable units in new developers only apply to those that involve zone changes. updated: Oheka Castle is already zoned Read More …

Educators, Officials Prod Hochul on Free School Meals for All Students

Leaders of hunger-relief efforts, medical experts, educators and elected officials Friday called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to fund free meals for all students in her next state budget. Gathered at Jefferson Primary School in Huntington, the assemblage of leaders said that $280 million should be Read More …

LaLota Named Co-Chair of Long Island Sound Caucus

Reps. Nick LaLota, R-Amityville, and Joe Courtney, D-Conn., have been  named co-chairs of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus. The caucus will focus on issues related to the Long Island Sound, including conservation, water, fishing, transportation, and energy. “I am proud to partner with my Read More …

Board Gives Go-Ahead to Sports Programs

The Huntington Town Board recently approved the following sports, recreational events and contracts: An agreement with the Suffolk County Police Athletic League, Inc. to provide a soccer program at the Town of Huntington Manor Field Park from April 10-June 28. Sponsored by Town Supervisor Ed Read More …

Road Tax Plan Runs Into Opposition

A proposal that would raise taxes to improve Huntington’s streets has hit a speed bump. Town Supervisor Ed Smyth floated the possibility of a fund set aside for road repairs, using money raised by taxing households about $138 per year. He has invited residents to Read More …