Hibernians Raffling Tickets for Trip to Ireland

The Huntington Hibernians are raffling off tickets for a trip to Ireland to support scholarships named for the late Justice Harry Richard Brown. The tickets in the raffle sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 4 of Huntington, go for $25. There’s no expiration Read More …

Report Assesses Real Estate Market

A new report on prices of homes predicts a continued, though more modest, rise in prices. The Pesce & Lanzillotta Team at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services wrote, “In 2023, home prices nationwide rose a modest 3.32%. In 2024, they’re expected to grow another 2.17%. While Read More …

Kyle Hill to Challenge LaLota in 1st Congressional District

Democrat Kyle Hill announced Tuesday that he plans to run against US Rep. Nick LaLota, R-Amityville, in the First Congressional District. Hill’s campaign said he is a Suffolk County native, a health care policy expert, and volunteer emergency medical technician. LaLota is in his first Read More …

Man Taken Away From Barricaded House on New York Avenue

Updated: Suffolk police took away a man who was barricaded in a home on New York Avenue on Monday night. Earlier ————————- Suffolk police have blocked off a portion of New York Avenue just south of Jericho Turnpike because someone is barricaded in a house. Read More …

Christopher’s for Sale for $2.7 Million

Christopher’s, a mainstay of nightlife in Huntington Village, is listed for sale at $2.7 million. The price includes the two-story building and bar, which includes about 3,000 square feet of space, as well as a 750-square-foot patio with a licensed bar and additional seating in Read More …

State Employee Admits Raping Girl at Dix Hills Facility

A Queens man pleaded guilty Friday to rape after admitting to engaging in sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl who was a resident of the Brentwood Residential Center for Girls in Dix Hills where he worked. Ovzie Cannon, 40, pleaded guilty to Rape in the Read More …

Santos Expelled From Congress

US. Rep Nick LaLota, R-Amityville, declared the vote to expel George Santos from Congress “A huge win for New Yorkers.” The House voted 311-114 Friday to get rid of the Republican freshman for his many ethical lapses. Santos, who represented the Third Congressional District, in Read More …

Town Proposes Fieldhouse, Instead of Armory, for Community Center

The plan to convert the former state armory on East Fifth Street in Huntington Station into a recreation center is off the table, replaced by a proposal to build a fieldhouse next door. Supervisor Ed Smyth told Newsday that building a new fieldhouse would cost Read More …

Letter: Penn Station Upgrades Don’t Protect LIRR Commuters

There is nothing to celebrate concerning opening of the new $600 million 7th Avenue 32nd Street Penn Station Entrance. Just like previous investments including the $1.6 billion Moynihan Station, $300 million West End Concourse and $600 million 7th Avenue  33rd Street Entrance and enlarged Main Concourse Read More …