Unity Day Parade, Fair Celebrate Huntington

The  Unity Day parade and fair that was postponed by rain last fall went off Saturday, a salute to the people of Huntington and honors for  two law-enforcement officials. Gray skies and a chill wind had many shivering, especially at the start of the parade, Read More …

Unity Day Parade, Fair Set for April 6

Unity Day celebrations will return to Huntington after a year’s absence caused by bad weather. Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. and retired deputy police commissioner Risco Mention-Lewis have been named grand marshals and will lead the celebration of diversity in Huntington. The parade and Read More …

Suicides Spur Experts to Urge Help for Those in Crisis

The recent loss of four Suffolk County law enforcement personnel to suicide has spurred a series of  moving social media posts urging officers and others to reach out for mental-health assistance and not suffer in silence. Read More …

Huntington NAACP Celebrates the Holidays

The Huntington branch of the NAACP celebrated the holidays Thursday with a lineup of events that featured Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol Toulon Jr. and a program of tips on public safety. Several  officials participated in the celebration, including Tax Receiver Jillian Guthman, Suffolk Legislator Read More …

Unity Fun Day Canceled by Rain

This weekend’s Huntington Unity Fun Day Parade & Fair has been canceled due to inclement weather and will be postponed to a later date. The parade had been scheduled to go down Oakwood Road from Huntington High School to Stimson Middle School, joining a fair Read More …

Unity Day to Celebrate Community on Saturday

  A trio of Suffolk law enforcement leaders will lead the parade at Saturday’s Unity Fun Day in Huntington Station. Suffolk police commissioner Rodney Harrison, Deputy Commissioner Risco Mention Lewis and Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol Toulon Jr. will serve as grand marshals for the Read More …

Suffolk Jail to Resume Visits March 23

The Suffolk County jail will resume allowing inmate visitation effective March 23, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. said Wednesday. Visits will be limited to non-contact, half-hour sessions, and masks will be required. Appointments will also be required, and no walk-in visits will be allowed. Toulon Read More …

Huntington Turns Out for National Night Out

National Night Out was celebrated in two locations Tuesday in Huntington, part of  a community-police event held every August around the country and Canada. Local leaders, including police, town, school and county representatives, gathered at Manor Field Park for food, a basketball tournament, bounce houses Read More …