Documentary Examines Contributions of Cinema Arts, IMAC Founders

Cinema Arts Centre is hosting a documentary this weekend that explores the contributions and value of arts to the community, featurng the late co-founders of Cinema Arts, Vic Skolnick,  and  the Inter-Media Arts Center, Michael Robard. The documentary, Impresarios and Visionaries, includes a section on Read More …

Sugar Kelp Project Keeping Oysters and Waters Healthy

50 gallons–That’s how much water a singular oyster can filter in one day—highlighting the abundantly clear importance oyster habitat restoration brings to the efforts to improve water quality on Long Island. Read More …

PSEG-LI Offering Free Trees Ahead of Earth Day

PSEG-LI is offering a variety of free trees this week to celebrate Earth Day. Partnering with Suffolk County, the PSEG Foundation and the Arbor Day Foundation, the utility will provide more than 250 Suffolk residents with a free tree through its energy-saving trees program. “Earth Read More …

Jewish Film Festival to Return to Huntington

The Long Island Jewish Film Festival will return to Cinema Arts Centre in May for the second year. The festival will run from May 3-May 7 and feature culturally significant films, from 100 years ago to today. Films are curated by David Schwartz, curator at Read More …

7 Marathons for Veterans Get Underway in Huntington

Eva Casale launched her seven days of marathons Sunday with a big sendoff at Huntington Town Hall from government officials, veterans and families. She wil run a marathon each day in different communities around Long Island, stopping at monuments, cemeteries and other sites important to Read More …

Spring Fling for Senior Citizens at Whitman

More than 200 senior citizens signed up for Spring Fling at Walt Whitman on Saturday where they were treated to lunch, music and dance, raffles and a musical show. Walt Whitman math teacher Kelsey Rice said residents of Atria, Sunrise Senior Center, Brandywine, church groups, Read More …

Northwell Hospitals Penalized for Charges on Covid-19 Tests

Three Northwell Health hospitals, including Huntington, have been penalized for charges patients paid for Covid-19 tests. Read More …

7 Days of Marathons to Aid Veterans to Start Sunday

Eva Casale will set out on her journey of seven marathons in seven days after a ceremony Sunday morning at Huntington Town Hall. The well-known Long Island distance runner has raised thousands of dollars to assist veterans, running with the slogan EVA–Every Veteran Appreciated. Each Read More …

Project Prom to Make Encore Appearance

The Town of Huntington will reprise its prom clothing giveaway next week, offering students free outfits, from dresses to suits to accessories. Dozens of students and others chose outfits for their big night at a Project Prom event last week. The next event is set Read More …

Builders to Host Expo, Forum

The Long Island Builders Institute is hosting its annual expo Thursday at the Huntington Hilton. The expo, which is free and open to the public, is expected to feature more than 100 exhibitors on building products and services.  LIBI said that representatives from town building Read More …

Smile Train CEO Honored at Islanders Game

Susannah Schaefer, a Huntington resident and CEO of Smile Train, was honored Tuesday night at a New York Islanders game. She received the  Charles B. Wang Community Service Award and was presented with a silver hockey stick by Jon Ledecky, a co-owner of the NHL team. Read More …

Veterans to Be Honored at LI Ducks Games

Suffolk County’s program to honor veterans at Long Island Ducks games will return this season. The Heroes of the Game program features veterans and active-duty personnel through game-time recognition and free tickets. More than 100 residents will be honored during the season. Up to two Read More …