Report: Teens Brawl at Half Hollow Hills Library

About a half dozen students got into a brawl Wednesday at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, according to News12. The brawl occurred about 3:30 p.m., with the students leaving before police arrived. Half Hollow Hills East High School is directly across the street from Read More …

Programs, Safety Tips for April 8 Eclipse

Long Island won’t be squarely in the path of the rare total solar eclipse on April 8 but we’ll still see some effects. In New York, the eclipse will be best seen in the western part of the state. Meanwhile, libraries and other institutions are Read More …

Snow Cleanup Underway; Water Main Floods Road

  Crews both public and private were out Tuesday, removing the snow that fell overnight and into the afternoon. Water spewed from a main on Larkfield Road near Jericho Turnpike; Huntingon Highway Superintendent Andre Sorrentino was on the scene. Huntington suspended its trash pickup Tuesday, Read More …

Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at the Libraries

Public libraries have expanded well beyond books to serve residents of all ages. Today we look at the culinary and other food classes and advice available at some of the libraries around Huntington. Check with the libraries for availability and any residence requirements. South Huntington  Read More …

Library Director Refuses to Resign

The executive director of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library refused Monday to resign, despite a demand from the board of trustees that she do so. The board announced Helen Crosson’s decision at a special meeting Monday night. On March 27, the board suspended Crosson Read More …

Half Hollow Hills Library Director Ousted

Trustees of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library have ousted executive director Helen Crosson. A man who is active as a patron at the library said that on Monday night, the board went into executive session after hearing some members of the audience read letters Read More …

New Half Hollow Hills Library Opens to Celebration

The Half Hollow Hills Community Library celebrated its sparkling new $24.7 million building Sunday with speeches, music, food and a ribbon cutting. Director Helen Crosson referred to some of the library’s travails in the last few years, including repeated flooding and the strains resulting from Read More …

Grand Opening Sunday for Half Hollow Hills Library

The Half Hollow Hills Community Library will officially debut its feature-packed new main branch building on Sunday. The three-floor building at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway offers a variety of additional services and innovations, from more wide-open spaces, extra room for community activities, and green features, such Read More …

2 Libraries Get Funding for Infrastructure

Assemblyman Steve Stern, D-Dix Hills, has announced that two libraries will receive funding for infrastructure projects.   The Cold Spring Harbor Public Library has been awarded $94,925 in state aid to create a new space for teenagers.  “Our new Teen/Media Center will be a 700 square foot room that is inviting, Read More …