Carnival, Parade and Football at Whitman Homecoming

Walt Whitman High School is pulling out all the stops for its homecoming celebration this weekend, with a carnival, parade, bonfire, all leading up to the football game Saturday against Commack. The South Huntington public is invited to attend. Things get underway Friday at 3:15 Read More …

South Huntington Library Gets Infrastructure Funding

The South Huntington Public Library will receive state funds for infrastructure projects, according to the office of Assemblyman Steve Stern. The  funds, totaling $210,000, will allow for replacement of two air handler units and a building management system, which is used to monitor critical systems, Read More …

PSEG-LI Work Underway in South Huntington

PSEG-LI said Monday that storm hardening work to protect the electrical grid is underway around South Huntington. Work began last week, the utility said, and will continue for five months. Crews will be working on the following streets in South Huntington: Old Country Road between Read More …

Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at the Libraries

Public libraries have expanded well beyond books to serve residents of all ages. Today we look at the culinary and other food classes and advice available at some of the libraries around Huntington. Check with the libraries for availability and any residence requirements. South Huntington  Read More …

Artistic Third-Graders Honored by Suffolk County

Maplewood Intermediate School third-graders whose ornaments are adorning a Christmas tree at the White House, were recognized Friday by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. The South Huntington students, whose work was chosen to represent New York State, received individual ertificates and a county proclamation. The Read More …

Carnival Fun Opens Whitman Homecoming Weekend

Walt Whitman High School got its homecoming weekend underway Friday with a carnival for district families and members of the South Huntington community. Performers from Zabo’s Circus, the opportunity to soak an adult by pouring water over their heads and a petting zoo were among Read More …

Libraries Lining Up Summer Programming

The libraries in the Town of Huntington are gearing up for special programming during the summer. Here are just a few of the many events, classes, lectures and more that are happening in the coming weeks. Read More …

$22 Million From State for Sewer Service to Homes in Huntington Station

State Sen. Jim Gaughran and State Assemblyman Steve Stern announced Tuesday that they had obtained $22 million in state funding to connect homes to sewer lines in Huntington Station. The new funding complements an agreement between the town and Suffolk County to spend $44 million 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: Greenhouse Adds Weather Monitoring Station; Preschool Openings

South Huntington has half-day preschool seats available. afternoon sessions (12:30-3 pm.) seats are still available at Oakwood Primary Unchanged: South Huntington has half-day preschool seats available. afternoon sessions (12:30-3 pm.) seats are still available at Oakwood Primary Center and James Kaden Administrative Offices The district’s Read More …

Voters to Take On School Board Votes, Budget Proposals

Residents will be voting Tuesday on school budgets and candidates for school boards with a variety of issues to consider, from the sale of land, adding a student to the board, to roof and boiler replacements. The elections come as school districts are coming out Read More …

At the Libraries: Borrowing Seeds for Home Gardens, Resident Survey

The South Huntington Public Library has a seed library that allows people to borrow packets of organic, non-GMO heirloom seeds for planting at home. Visit the Seed Library in the Adult Reference area on the main floor of the Library and choose up to five Read More …