Online Registration for Beach Passes Is Open

Ignore the rain and wind we’re expecting and let your thoughts turn to summer. And beach passes. Beach season is nearly upon us, and Huntington residents can sign up for passes to use the town’s beaches. There’s a new system in place this year, Permits Read More …

Project Prom to Make Encore Appearance

The Town of Huntington will reprise its prom clothing giveaway next week, offering students free outfits, from dresses to suits to accessories. Dozens of students and others chose outfits for their big night at a Project Prom event last week. The next event is set Read More …

Update: Town to Remediate Area Cleared at Mill Dam Park

The Town of Huntington has been told to replant trees and other vegetation after a protected area around the wetlands in Mill Dam Park were cleared. Updated: Supervisor Ed Smyth said at last week’s Town Board meeting that the dispute over the trees’ removal was Read More …

Town to Open Warming Centers Again as Cold Continues

The Town of Huntington will be opening warming centers at several locations throughout the Town starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday .through Friday. As of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, PSEG-LI had no reports of outages in Huntington. The centers are: Clark Gillies Dix Hills Ice Rink 575 Read More …

Storm Cancellations/Closings

We are listing cancellations, postponements and closings because of the anticipated winter storm as we receive them. If you are planning to go to something Tuesday night, please check with the event’s organizers to make sure it’s still on. The Town of Huntington will be Read More …

Town Launches Program to Add, Upgrade Accessory Apartments

The Town of Huntington has begun participating in the state’s ADU Plus One program that helps homeowners upgrade or create accessory apartment units. Working with the Long Island Housing Partnership, the town was awarded a $2 million grant from the state. The program will assist Read More …

Tax Portal Opens on Town Website

Huntington property owners can view their 2023-2024 tax bills online by going to https://www.huntingtonny.gov/taxpayment The online portal is also open for payments. Tax bills can also be paid in person at Huntington Town Hall. Property tax bills are being processed for delivery by mail and Read More …

Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary Looking to Add Staff

Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary in Northport is hosting Santa Claus today as it welcomes visitors who come to see the rescued animals that live there. But the holiday celebration comes at a time that the organization operating the animal sanctuary is eager to find the Read More …

Thorbourne Named Human Services Director for Huntington

Kevin Thorbourne has been named director of human services for the Town of Huntington. Thorbourne, who served as minority affairs director for the town, replaces Carmen Kasper, who resigned in October after she was suspended for inappropriate remarks made to a town employee. The human Read More …

Updated: Town Cuts Down Trees in Mill Dam Park Wetlands

The Town of Huntington has cut down multiple trees in a wetlands area at Mill Dam Park, citing a request by the aviation unit of the Suffolk County police department. The town acted before getting approval of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, which oversees Read More …

African American Museum Draws Crowd of Supporters

Community leaders gathered Sunday to support the Huntington African American Museum, designed to both honor the past and plan for the future. “Welcome to the site of the next major cultural institution in Huntington,” attorney Barry Lites told the crowd, to applause. The fundraiser was Read More …