Celebrating the Fourth Around Huntington

The Eaton’s Neck Fire Department will host its Fourth of July parade Monday at 10 a.m., starting at the fire department and winding its way down to Prices Bend Beach. Be prepared to get soaked: children of all ages spray, and get sprayed by, those Read More …

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 …

Health Department Issues Beach Advisories

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches across the county because the level of bacteria exceeds state standards. The beaches are in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds or adjacent Read More …

Asharoken Avenue Breached by Waves

Asharoken Avenue was breached Monday afternoon as rain and winds pushed water onto the narrow road. Multiple videos shot by drivers trying to navigate the road showed a white box truck off to the side of the road. Asharoken police, who were on the scene, Read More …

Northport Estate Selling for $5.7 Million

  An 11,000-square foot custom-built beachfront home owned by video game pioneer Robert Holmes is for sale. Sweeping level lawns, boat house with exterior water supply, 53’ outdoor pool, and a fully equipped, lighted DecoTurf tennis court, all hidden behind a stone pillared entry gate.  Read More …

Santa Makes Stops in Asharoken, Dix Hills

Santa Claus was busy even before he took off to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived for a visit at Asharoken Village Hall, where he spread holiday greetings and hearty “Ho, Ho, Ho’s” to all.  Santa was greeted by Asharoken Mayor Greg Letica and Village Trustees as he Read More …

Parade, Fireworks and Warnings on Boat Safety for the Fourth of July

Fireworks and a parade are among the ways Huntington residents will be celebrating the Fourth of July on Wednesday. Meanwhile, public officials cautioned residents about boating safety, including temporarily reduced speeds and increased enforcement against intoxicated boaters. Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Councilwoman Joan Cergol and Read More …

2 Northport Beaches Closed Because of Bacteria

Two beaches in Northport remain closed to bathing because of the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. The following beaches, which closed on the weekend, remain closed: Asharoken Beach in Northport and Steers Beach in Northport. According to Suffolk County Commissioner Read More …

County Advises Against Swimming at Several Huntington Beaches

Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches around the county. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas. Beaches covered by Read More …