Keeping Cool and Safe in the Heat, at the Beach

We’re not likely to see airport runways melting, and many Huntington residents will avoid the worst of Sunday’s heat with air conditioning. But the heat and humidity can pose dangers for many, including those who are chronically ill, older residents, and children. Read More …

Town Offers Cooling Options as Heat Wave Arrives

Supervisor Ed Smyth has designated various Town of Huntington facilities as cooling centers for  residents during the heat wave.  Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 90s throughout the week.  A heat advisory is in effect Wednesday at noon through 8 p.m. Thursday. “Please Read More …

Heating Assistance Program Open for Applications

The Suffolk County Office of Aging has begun processing applications for HEAP, the Home Energy Assistance Program,  Legislator Tom Donnelly said. “Our most vulnerable neighbors should never have to choose between heating their homes and putting food on the table,” Legislator Donnelly said.  “Luckily, HEAP Read More …

Update: Storm Watches Issued for Region

A tropical storm watch and another for severe thunderstorms are in effect for the area. The National Weather Service said Wednesday that Tropical Storm Elsa will move up the East Coast Thursday while weakening to a tropical depression. But the storm will then reintensify to tropical Read More …

More Heat, Humidity Throughout the Day

As the heat wave continues Wednesday, the state Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality health advisory effective at 11am. Ozone levels are expected to be higher than normal. Individuals who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants Read More …

Ozone Advisory for Thursday

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an ozone health advisory Wednesday for the  Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that all residents, especially young children, seniors, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those Read More …