Schools: New Athletic Directors; Construction Projects Underway

New athletic directors have been named by the Huntington and South Huntington school districts. Huntington named James Hoops, who has worked for the district for more than 37 years, to succeed Georgia McCarthy, while South Huntington appointed David Barth, succeeding Dr. Jim Wright. Both Wright Read More …

Providers Bring COVID-19 Vaccine to Behavioral Health Community

When it comes to protecting friends and family, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused serious concern, especially among those diagnosed with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Family Service League and Genoa Healthcare have stepped in to aid their clients in getting access to the COVID-19 Read More …

Huntington Installs New Bike-Sharing Program

To promote sustainable and green transportation, the Town of Huntington launched a new bike-sharing program  Wednesday with PedalShare as part of the Suffolk County Bike Share Program.  After a difficult year of dealing with the pandemic, Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci said he hopes the new Read More …

Jan. 15 Deadline for Grant Funding Through CARES Act

Huntington  Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci is reminding businesses about the Jan. 15 deadline to apply for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Securities Act. “Businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees are eligible for up to Read More …

New Huntington Boutique Opens

Cynthia Ann Boutique, seller of kids clothing, hand-glittered glassware and wedding favors opened on Gerard Street in Huntington this month. The shop, founded by CEO/artisan Kia Johnson sells pre-made and personalized tutus ($10), shirts with hand-done vinyl decals ($14), tights ($12), and headbands ($5). She Read More …

Halloween Comes to Main Street in Hauntington

Residents of all ages came out for an informal parade and trick-or-treating Thursday in Huntington Village, escaping the rain but not the strong winds. Elected officials, including Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Town Councilwoman Joan Cergol, who was dressed to look like Rosie the Riveter, and Receiver Read More …

Tax Grievance Deadline Coming Up

The Town of Huntington website details steps property owners should take to file a grievance on their taxes. Tax Grievance Day is May 21 in Huntington. Grievance complaint forms and a fact sheet with instructions for filing a complaint are available in the Assessor’s Office, Read More …

Women Honored for Service to Communities

Fifteen women were honored Saturday as Women of Distinction for their contributions to causes in their communities. State Sen. Jim Gaughran sponsored the awards ceremony at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. “We applaud them for being these incredible role models and leaders,” Gaughran said. “Thy Read More …

High School Gold Medalists Honored

  Councilman Mark Cuthbertson led the presentation of proclamations to several high school athletes at a recent Town Board meeting. From John Glenn- Elwood High School, Suffolk County Wrestling Gold Medal Champions: • Thomas Giaramita • Patrick Ancewicz • Justin Vega From Half Hollow Hills Read More …

Town to Hire Public Relations Agency for Parking Campaign

The Town Board has voted to hire a Huntington public relations firm to market and perform outreach on the town’s parking system upgrades and enforcement programming. Epoch 5 Public Relations of Huntington will lead  the campaign, which will include such services as educating the public, Read More …

Alyson Richman on Long Island, Writing, and Book Revue

Alyson Richman is an international bestselling novelist with local roots. She spoke about her latest novel, The Secret of Clouds, at Book Revue on Friday night. “I’m thrilled to be back at Book Revue; it truly is my community book store,” Richman said in an Read More …

‘Save Huntington Village’ Group Pushes for Building’s Landmark Status

Opponents of a proposal to build a large mixed-use apartment complex are ramping up their demands for the future of the site at  235 Main St. Fresh off Thursday’s Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing that had to be adjourned when the crowds grew too Read More …