Online Registration for Beach Passes Is Open

Ignore the rain and wind we’re expecting and let your thoughts turn to summer. And beach passes. Beach season is nearly upon us, and Huntington residents can sign up for passes to use the town’s beaches. There’s a new system in place this year, Permits Read More …

Small Businesses Eligible for Grants

Small businesses on Long Island are eligible to apply for grants from Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation of the Long Island Association. The LOCAL Small Business Grants, which will fund 50 small businesses in communities across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, providing $5,000 grants to  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 …

Election 2024: Campaign Kickoffs; Endorsements and Awards

Politicians are fundraising and winning endorsements as election season is underway at events around Huntington. 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 …

Dark Skies, Sunny Day for Couple Marrying During Eclipse

It was game, set, match when Joe Shimer and Shannon Becker met about 10 days ago. That introduction on a tennis court brought them to the backyard of Huntington Bay Village Hall Monday where they were married, choosing the  maxium point of the solar eclipse Read More …

Long Islanders Look to the Skies to Catch Rare Eclipse

Huntington residents viewed the partial solar eclipse a variety of ways Monday, wearing protective eyewear to watch as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun, darkening the skies. Read More …

Unity Day Parade, Fair Celebrate Huntington

The  Unity Day parade and fair that was postponed by rain last fall went off Saturday, a salute to the people of Huntington and honors for  two law-enforcement officials. Gray skies and a chill wind had many shivering, especially at the start of the parade, Read More …