How To: Have a Block Party in Huntington

Summer is coming and with it, interest in getting outdoors to enjoy the fine weather and get together with neighbors. The Town of Huntington has several rules in place to, among other things, ensure safety, allow emergency vehicles to pass, keep the neighborhood peace and Read More …

Town Seeking Volunteers for Kubecka Garden Cleanup

The Town of Huntington is looking for volunteers to help clean up RoberHt Kubecka Memorial Garden, starting Friday. Community service credits will be awarded to students. The town said that portions of the garden have become overgrown or abandoned. Volunteers can bring their own tools; Read More …

How To: Get a Permit to Parade, Race or Have a Walk-a-Thon in Huntington

Road races, walk-a-thons and parades fill the spring, summer and fall calendars around Huntington. To be able to take a crowd onto the town’s streets, a permit is required. Among the rules are a requirement to provide insurance, agree to pick up and return traffic Read More …

How To: Remove a Tree in the Town of Huntington

Removing a tree from your property in the Town of Huntington isn’t as easy as just getting out your chainsaw. Unless you live in one of the villages which are not covered by the regulations, you will most likely need a permit from the town, Read More …

How To: Access Huntington’s Geographic Information System

The Town of Huntington offers access to maps and data through its Geographic Information System. The Land Management Division of the Planning and Environment Department provides access to records from the town’s land inventory. Free or subscription-based professional access is available. GIS is  system that Read More …

Town to Open Warming Centers as Frigid Cold Moves In

The Town of Huntington will operate two warming centers Tuesday as temperatures continue to drop. The Dix Hills Ice Rink will operate from 6 a.m. to midnight, and the Senior Center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those using the warming centers must Read More …

Huntington Flags at Half Staff for 13 Service Members Killed in Kabul

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci  on Friday directed that flags on all Town of Huntington buildings be flown at half-staff to honor the 13 American service members who were killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan Thursday. Lupinacci said, “The Town of Huntington mourns Read More …

Updated: School Supply Drives Underway Around Huntington

Is your organization or office collecting school supplies for distribution to students in need? Email us the details or add the collection times and places to the HuntingtonNow.com calendar. Here are a few ways to support students in Huntington.   Assemblyman Steve Stern’s office is Read More …

Heckscher Museum of Art Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years

Nestled in the expanses of Heckscher Park in Huntington lies an institution that has withstood time. The Heckscher Museum of Art has thrived over the past 100 years and on Saturday, it will celebrate its centenary. Anna and August Heckscher donated 185 pieces of art Read More …

Huntington Senior Center Reopening

The Huntington senior center is returning to service, reopening Tuesday for some, limited activities. The center had been shut down because of the Covid-19 epidemic. Here is what is scheduled. TUESDAYS – FRIDAYS: The Senior Center will be opening in a limited capacity by reservation Read More …

Some Tax Bill Reminders Have Wrong Due Date

The Town of Huntington will be sending out corrected tax bills after discovering that notices had used the wrong due date. A notice posted on the town’s website said that a “computer glitch” had resulted in some second-half reminders having the wrong due date. Second-half Read More …