Lawyers Battle at Jellyfish Property Hearing

A Zoning Board of Appeals hearing last week involving the former Jellyfish restaurant in Centerport turned into a debate exclusively for lawyers. ZBA chair Gerard Asher said that the sole point of the hearing was to address a complaint from attorney Darrin H. Berger that Read More …

Real Estate Transactions, by School District

Lucky to Live Here Realty reports on the most recent real estate transactions, broken down by school district in the Town of Huntington. New listings, those under contract, and sales closed are included. Cold Spring Harbor: 3 New, 3 Under Contract, 1 Closed Commack: 2 New, 3 Under Contract, 6 Closed Elwood: 1 New, 1 Under Read More …

The Last Word to Host ‘Night of Giving’ for Food Pantry

The Last Word will host a Night of Giving on Nov. 8, with a portion of their sales to be donated to the Harborfields Alliance for Community Outreach. The craft cocktail lounge opened in 2021 at 13 Wall St., Huntington. The fundraiser will benefit the Read More …

2 Beaches in Centerport Closed by Bacteria

Two beaches in Centerport are among eight in Suffolk County that have been closed because of the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Closed were: Knollwood Beach Association Beach – Centerport Huntington Beach Community Association Beach – Centerport Also closed by Read More …

Executive Director Named at Greenlawn-Centerport Nonprofit

The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association has named Claudia Fortunato-Napolitano its new executive director. Ms. Fortunato-Napolitano  assumed the role on Feb. 6. She succeeds Deanne Rathke, who retired after leading  the nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve the history of the communities of Greenlawn and Centerport, Read More …

Grant Awarded in Program to Honor Women in Art History

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded grants to historic sites, including the Arthur Dove/Helen Torr Cottage in Centerport, as part of a program to recognize the roles of women in art history. The  SaltLife: Students Create Kinetic Sculptures and Soundwalk Inspired by Art and Read More …

Patriarch of Centerport’s Famed Eagle Family Dies

A male eagle who, with his mate captured the attention of people around the world, died early Friday morning, the Bald Eagles of Centerport group said on Facebook. The bird, affectionally known as Dad, was an estimated 14 or 15 years old, and had fathered Read More …

Members Reappointed to Energy Committee

The Huntington Town Board has renamed the Renewable Energy Task Force and reappointed its members. The new Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency, Renewables and Sustainability, whose task is to examine, prioritize and report to the Town Board on energy efficiency best practices, the use of Read More …

Wreaths, Parades to Mark Memorial Day in Huntington

Memorial Day weekend in Huntington will be filled with commemorations and parades. The Town of Huntington of Huntington will lead off the salutes with a laying of wreaths at Town Hall at noon. Wreaths will be placed at monuments for both world wars, the Korea Read More …

Essay: Centerport Plan Signifies Need for Better Management of Natural Resources

John Probert is a resident of Huntington with a background in environmental science who has previously worked at the Department of the Interior and the World Wildlife Fund. 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 …

Schools: Pet Supply Roundup, Music Success

The Cold Spring Harbor Central School District Board of Education has recognized eight  student-musicians. Four students were chosen to perform at the Eastman School of Music during the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Winter Conference in early December. Four students were selected as Read More …