Boats Parade Through Huntington Harbor

A variety of boats decorated for the holidays paraded across Huntington Harbor Friday night. The parade, on a chilly, windy evening, featured vessels with Santa Claus, a Grinch. Chrismas trees, lights and wreaths.  It was sponsored by the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society. Boats in the Read More …

Turkey Trot, Parades and More Light Up Long Holiday Weekend

The holiday season in Huntington begins in earnest this extended weekend, with turkey trots, Christmas tree lightings, parades and more. On Wednesday, There’s a viewing of  the classic “Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” at 7 p.m. at the South Huntington Library, for cardholders grades 6-12. Thursday morning, Read More …

Updated: 8 Rescued After Boat Overturns in Huntington Bay

Updated: Huntington bay constables rescued a family of eight from Huntington Bay after a wave overturned their boat on Sunday. The 16-foot boat was carrying a Huntington Station family of four adults and four children, ages 1 to 10, the Town of Huntington said. One Read More …

Huntington Boating Classes Set for March, May

The Town of Huntington will offer free boating safety classes in March and May for anyone ages 10 and up. The 8-hour course will provide a New York State boating safety credential to those who attend the full course and pass a test. Courses are Read More …

Town Reminds Boaters That Mill Dam Marina Will Close for Renovations

The Town of Huntington is reminding boaters that the Mill Dam Marina will close Oct.27 and that all boats must be removed for bulkhead and marina renovations.    A note posted on the town website also said: All vessels be removed by that date from Read More …

Boat Retailer Expanding Huntington Store

MarineMax is consolidating their Long Island stores, closing two stores but expanding in Huntington. “After careful consideration, we have decided to consolidate our MarineMax stores in the New York area,” said Larry Russo, Jr., MarineMax Northeast regional president. “We will continue to serve local boating Read More …

Board Approves Mooring Fees, Added Insurance Requirements for Boaters

The Town Board has voted 3-2  to impose a mooring fee on Huntington boaters and made several other changes involving insurance requirements and the handling of wrecked vessels. The $40 mooring fee had brought opposition from several boaters who worried that the fee would continue Read More …