LI Fall Festival, Columbus Parade Set for Weekend

The Long Island Fall Festival and a parade will fill the long holiday day weekend, beginning Friday night. Food choices at the Heckscher festival include vendors ranging from All American Wonton, Pickle Me Pete and Bacon You Crazy and a score of others will be Read More …

Columbus Day Parade Canceled by Forecast

Sunday’s Columbus Day parade has been canceled because of inclement weather. Robert Fonti, who made the announcement Saturday night, thanked the Lt Joseph Petrosino Association and grand marshals Anthony Naccarato, Vincent LeVien, and Cav Josephine Buscaglia Maietta. “It may rain on our parade but it Read More …

Labor Day Weekend Kicks Off Festivals, Fairs

Labor Day  is a salute to the American union movement but it is also the start of a busy season of fall festivals and other outdoor events. Among the activities coming up this weekend are: Huntington YMCA carnival The annual carnival provides food, entertainment, music, Read More …

Columbus Day Parade Shows Off Italian Pride

Bands, elected officials, and most prominent of all, residents proud of their Italian heritage, marched in Sunday’s Long Island Columbus Day parade in Huntington. Heroes of Italian heritage, including NYPD Lt. Joseph Petrosino, who was killed investigating the mafia in Italy, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, Read More …