Huntington Plans Inaugural Film Festival

Huntington announced plans Monday for a fall film festival, part of an effort to draw Hollywood production and economic benefits to the town. The festival, planned for Nov. 7-10, is also another step toward bolstering the town’s claim that “Huntington is the cultural epicenter of Read More …

Trump Supporters Protest Comedian in Huntington Stop

Supporters of former president Donald Trump protested outside the Paramount Sunday night where comedian Kathy Griffin was appearing as part of her ‘My Life on the PTSD List’ tour. A caravan of about 17 vehicles, many festooned with Trump or American flags, and others carrying Read More …

‘Holiday Paw-ty’ for Pups at the Paramount

Spotlight at the Paramount is hosting a “holiday paw-ty” Wednesday to encourage the adoption of puppies. Joe Gatto and Gatto’s Pups and Friends host the event from 7-10 p.m., for their first holiday fundraiser. Gatto, star of the hit television show “Impractical Jokers,” is the Read More …

Updated: Santa. Dreidels. Music. Meals. More. It’s the Season for Holidays Celebrations

Holiday celebrations are underway, with everything from parades to tree lighting to Christmas teas and music on the schedule. These are just a few of the scheduled events around Huntington. If we’ve missed you and you want to be included in updates, please email us Read More …

Singer Larry Fleet Bringing Sound of Country to the Paramount

Country music singer Larry Fleet is bringing his Fall Tour and latest album “Earned It” to the Paramount Thursday. He will be performing with special guest Karley Scott Collins. Fleet began his music career when he was noticed in 2017 after playing a mix of Read More …

Taylor Swift’s Music Coming to Huntington

The music of superstar Taylor Swift will soon come to Huntington even though the singer won’t be here. The Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium will debut its newest show, Laser Taylor Swift, on Saturday.  Not surprisingly, given the success of the singer’s Eras tour, the six laser Read More …

Garden and Art Tours, Poetry and Benefit Concert This Weekend

It could be a busy but damp weekend around Huntington. For the rain-averse, there are  indoor options. Walt Whitman High School is hosting the 27th annual Mercy Benefit Concert on Friday, featuring the musical skills of students, staff and faculty,  to support the organization Community Read More …

This Week: Boards Meet; Street Renaming

What’s happening in Huntington this week but first, for procrastinators: The filing deadline for federal and state income taxes is April 18 because the usual deadline of April 15 falls on Saturday. It’s also the last day to request a six-month tax extension by filing Read More …

Restaurants Offering Special Super Bowl, Valentine’s Menus

With the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day just two days apart, and Mardi Gras the following week, a variety of meals are available at Huntington establishments. The Halesite Fire Department is sponsoring a Super Bowl pancake breakfast Sunday as a fundrasier for the department. Admission Read More …

Art Walk Set for Sunday Downtown

An art walk is set for Sunday afternoon to bring visitors to many of the numerous art shops in Huntington Village. The free, self-guided tour will include a stop at the Huntington Public Library where A Vanishing New York, a photographic exhibit by John Lazzaro, Read More …

Happening in Huntington: Firemen’s Fair, Board Meetings

Monday The Northport Firemen’s Fair gets underway Monday night at Steers Beach, starting at 7 p.m.  through Saturday. Games, rides and general fun. Tuesday The Town Board meets at 2 p.m. for its monthly session. The public can attend the meeting in person or watch Read More …

Paramount Packs Its Summer Lineup

The Paramount says it’s making up for lost time, packing this summer’s schedule with dozens of shows. The Huntington theater said Thursday that, after two missed summer seasons because of the Covid-19 epidemic, its “Hot Show Summer” lineup, which gets start Friday, will be its Read More …