High School Football: Northport Beats Huntington at Homecoming

Northport spoiled Huntington’s homecoming Saturday, beating the Blue Devils 30-13 Saturday in a rainy Division 2 game. Michael Campoli had two touchdowns for the Tigers, while Luke Loicacono had a kickoff return for  91 yards. Commack beat Patchogue-Medford, 35-7, taking its record to 3-2, while Read More …

Athletes to Team Up to Collect Donations for Food Pantries

Football players from four local high schools will be running food drives Oct. 15 to benefit food pantries. Huntington Director of Minority Affairs Kevin Thorbourne is organizing the supermarket food drive. The drive will include a friendly competition among the teams. Last year’s winner was Read More …

Northport Beats Huntington 6-0 in Girls Soccer

Northport beat Huntington 6-0 Friday in gils soccer. Midfielder Alexa  Meinen (17) scored two goals for the Tigers, who boosted their record to 6-1. Mairead Gayer, Marryn Gruhn, Lili Romano and Sarah Winnegar scored one each for Northport. Goalie Reese Rinaldi had 15 saves for Read More …

Libraries Lining Up Summer Programming

The libraries in the Town of Huntington are gearing up for special programming during the summer. Here are just a few of the many events, classes, lectures and more that are happening in the coming weeks. Read More …

Maritime Celebration in Northport

Boaters, foodies, history lovers, musicians, and others turned out Saturday as Northport celebrated its maritime heritage. The maritime day featured a blessing of the fleet, which included boats and vessels of all shapes and sizes parading across the harbor.  That was followed by a seafood Read More …

Northport Teams Headed for State Lacrosse Title Games

Northport High School will have two teams playing for state lacrosse championships Saturday and against the same school.

The girls beat Suffern.12-7 Friday morning to go to 20-1 and will play Baldwinsville for the state title Saturday at 9 a.m. at SUNY Cortland. Read More …

At the Library: Hatching Chicks, Star Wars Trivia

Public libraries are centers of activity for many residents, of all ages. Here are a few things you may have missed if you haven’t visited your library recently. Libraries are participating in the One Island, One Book launch. On May 1,  at 2 p.m., author Read More …

Schools: Dinosaurs, One-Word Challenge and Regeneron Scholar

Northport-East Northport third graders will be be studying a new science unit curriculum this spring. “What Happened to the Dinosaurs?” is a life science unit about  interdependent relationships in ecosystems. The district’s elementary science curriculum writing team has been working on developing the unit lesson Read More …

Coronavirus: Village Elections Postponed; Northport Mayor Declares Emergency

Gov. Cuomo ordered a delay Monday in village elections until the April 28 primary election. “Our top priority has been keeping New Yorkers safe and stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus,” Cuomo said. “Public health officials have been clear that reducing density is one Read More …

Arts Roundup: Laugh with Steve-O and Indulge in Oktoberfests

HuntingtonNow has you covered with entertainment, comedy, visual arts and much more this week. Laugh with Steve-O at the Paramount, drink up in Northport or at Whitman Shops for Oktoberfest, and enjoy a traditional nature walk in Caumsett Park. See more below. What: Steve-O “The Read More …

Kids Corner: Yoga, Family Nights and Creative Workshops

School’s out and the kids are home. Need some inspiration on what to do? Check out our latest listings of events that are coming up through the beginning of August, from learning to focus on breathing techniques and yoga poses at The Village Artist Fine Read More …

Activists to Meet to Push Their Fight Against LIPA Tax Settlement

Residents opposing the Long Island Power Authority’s attempts to lower its taxes on the Northport Power Plant will meet Monday to discuss strategy and developments in the battle. LIPA and the town are locked in a legal battle over the utility’s pursuit of reduced taxes Read More …