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The Town of Huntington’s spray parks reopened Wednesday after they were shut down last week because of mechanical problems. Spokeswoman Christine Geed said that the parks will be open in time for hot weather expected to arrive this weekend. The two parks, one at Elwood Read More …
Heckscher Park was the site of the Town of Huntington’s 19th annual tulip festival on Sunday, headlined by children’s entertainer Janice Buckner, who provided music and puppetry. Youngsters, including several who were accompanied by their parents, were invited onto the Chapin Rainbow Stage during the Read More …
Huntington renamed Spring Road Saturday in honor of the late Bishop Norris Porter, a man recalled for his dedication to serving his community. He served the Huntington community for more than 50 years before his death last year. He co-founded Christian Charities Deliverance Church in Read More …
The Town of Huntington said Thursday that it had opened a warming center at the Dix Hills Ice Rink through Saturday, but it will close each night at midnight. A town spokeswoman said that the town would work with the county, police and others to Read More …
The Town of Huntington will officially launch a new system for applying for building permits on Tuesday. The new system brings the whole process online using new software, OpenGov, that is designed to streamline the application process. Those seeking permits can file, review and gain Read More …
The Huntington Highway Department is hiring drivers with equipment to help plow the roads this winter. The Huntington Town Board approved a 22 percent increase in pay at its meeting this week. Qualifications: SUV or Pick-Up with Plow or with Sander & Plow ($122 per Read More …
The Town of Oyster Bay is sending five trash trucks to Huntington to make up for Saturday night’s loss of six trash trucks by fire. Deputy Supervisor John McCarron said that two vehicles were rescued from the line of trucks that caught fire and driven Read More …
Tuesday-Friday trash pickup in Huntington is just Tuesday this week as the town marks Veterans Day. On Friday, collection is canceled and won’t be rescheduled. Instead, residents on a Tuesday/Friday schedule can put out two days worth of trash on Tuesday, Nov.15. During Thanksgiving week, Read More …
Huntington has come up with a new look, changing the colors of its official seal. The previous seal was presented either in black and white or with a bright yellow. The new logo eliminates the yellow except on the edges of the seal, and adds Read More …
Huntington lifeguards have begun heading off to college, leading to limitations on what beaches will stay open for the rest of the summer. Starting Saturday, only these beaches will have lifeguard coverage: Asharoken Beach Centerport Beach Crab Meadow Beach Hobart Beach Quentin Sammis West Neck Read More …