Cold Spring Harbor Voters OK Funds for Sex-Abuse Settlements

Cold Spring Harbor voters Thursday night approved the liquidation of a reserve fund to pay two sex-abuse lawsuits. The vote was 241-27. The district had asked for the vote to cover the settlements brought under the Child Victims Act against two former teachers, both of whom Read More …

Real Estate: Cold Spring Harbor Estate Listed for $10.9 Million

A  six-bedroom home on a 9-acre compound in Cold Spring Harbor is listed for sale at $10,950,000. The home features a 20-person dining room, five fireplaces home office, and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Also included are a private balcony, wine cellar, high-tech movie theater, Smart Home Read More …

Cold Spring Harbor School District Settles 2 Sex Abuse Claims

The Cold Spring Harbor school district has agreed to pay a total of $14 million to  settle two claims of sex abuse dating back 40 years. In a letter to the community dated Aug. 8, the district said it agreed to pay one former student Read More …

Homecoming Celebrations Add Carnivals, Petting Zoos

It’s homecoming weekend for several school districts, with some adding carnivals, parades, fireworks and other events added to the football game lineup. South Huntington, whose team plays Patchogue-Medord on Saturday, has expanded its celebrations, inviting the community to join in Friday afternoon at Whitman High Read More …

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Cold Spring Harbor

A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday night when she was hit by a car on Shore Road in Cold Spring Harbor. Suffolk County police said David Kasheta of Lloyd Harbor was driving north on Shore Road near Main Street when he struck the woman. She Read More …

School Budgets Pass; Most Incumbents Returned to Office

Voters approved school budgets, often by wide margins, and incumbent Board of Education trustees did well in voting Tuesday. One exception was Cold Spring Harbor, which ousted its school board president. South Huntington re-elected board president Nick Ciappetta and elected newcomer William Biangasso, both to Read More …

Covid-19 Stats, Reported in Public School Districts

Total Covid-19 cases reported for public school districts with the Town of Huntington, including Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor, South Huntington, Elwood, Northport, Harborfields, Commack and Half Hollow Hills. Most data are from Wednesday; some are based on reports from Tuesday. The state website said that, 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 …

Driver, 21, Killed in Harbor Road Crash

Updated: A Huntington Station man was killed Thursday morning after his vehicle struck a utility pole on northbound Harbor Road in Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk County Police said.. Jason Mocte-Zuma was operating a 2013 Honda Civic sedan when his vehicle struck a utility pole and Read More …

Real Estate: Cold Spring Harbor Homes Under $900,000

If you are looking to buy a home in Cold Spring Harbor, here are a couple of options.   325 Main Street: This 2-bath Colonial, listed at $849,000, sits on 1.5 acres, where you could frolic in the snow. But it’s also within walking distance of Read More …

Uber Driver Charged with Manslaughter in Teen’s Car-Surfing Death

An Uber driver was charged with second-degree manslaughter Monday in the death of a 15-year-old boy who fell from the roof of the driver’s vehicle while “car surfing” after a night of drinking in September. Ryan Mullen, 15, a St. Anthony’s student, died after he Read More …

School Notes: Tax Exemption Hearing, Traffic Safety Study

The South Huntington Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing Wednesday to adopt the 2006 Senior Citizen Tax Exemption  Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Silas Wood Sixth-Grade Center, 23 Harding Pl., Huntington Station. The regular business meeting will immediately follow the public hearing. Read More …