Town Offers Cooling Options as Heat Wave Arrives

Supervisor Ed Smyth has designated various Town of Huntington facilities as cooling centers for  residents during the heat wave.  Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 90s throughout the week.  A heat advisory is in effect Wednesday at noon through 8 p.m. Thursday. “Please Read More …

Sunshine and Rain for Holiday Weekend

The long Fourth of July weekend is expected to bring a mix of rain and bright skies, starting Friday with sunshine and a high near 88. Saturday is a different matter. A cold front could bring strong thunderstorms, with the Huntington area expected to have Read More …

Enjoy the Nice Weather. It’s About to Change.

Update: The warm weather that Huntington has experienced the last few days is about to come to a screeching halt. In addition, Huntington is expected to have a bit of snow, with accumulations of about 1.2 inches, before 1 p.m., the National Weather Service said. 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 …

Rain, Arctic Airmass Forecast for Area

Rain and dropping temperatures are expected into Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday. Windchills of 0 to 10 below zero are likely late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Temperatures will likely be 20 degrees or lower for 30 to 40 hrs across Read More …

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Huntington Area

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northwestern Suffolk County and elsewhere, the National Weather Service said Wednesday. The storm is carrying 60 MPH winds and moving south from Connecticut, as of 3:17 pm.  Expected to be affected are Islip, Brentwood, Levittown, Freeport, Commack, Read More …

Light Snow, Rain Forecast for Huntington

A light snowfall is expected Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Monday, leaving less than an inch of snow. The snow is likely before noon, with rain and snow from about noon to 3 p.m. then snow likely after 3.pm. Forecasters expect more snow Wednesday Read More …

Storm Could Leave Up to 9 Inches of Snow; Vaccinations Postponed

A winter storm warning is in effect for the area, with a total snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches, the National Weather Service said Saturday. Huntington Highway Superintendent Kevin Orelli said his crews are getting ready for the next round. “The men and women Read More …

East Northport Tops LI Snow Totals

Updated: East Northport had the dubious honor of the highest snowfall total from Monday’s nor-easter, with 18.1 inches reported by the National Weather Service. Commack reported 15.9 inches. The storm that socked Long Island continues to move through the New England states.  And more snow Read More …

Update: LIRR Service to Return; Slippery Road Conditions Expected

Updated 11:15 p.m Long Island Rail Road service will resume at 4 a.m. Tuesday while above-ground subway trains in New York City will resume an hour later, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said late Monday. The services had been suspended Monday afternoon because of the nor’easter Read More …

Storm Cancels Tuesday Covid-19 Vaccination Appointments

Covid-19 vaccine appointments at state-run facilities are canceled Tuesday because of the winter storm crippling travel, the governor’s office said Monday. The cancelled locations include  SUNY Stony Brook, Jones Beach, Aqueduct, the Javits Center and the Westchester County Center. All appointments will be rescheduled. Upstate Read More …

Some Schools Going Remote, Others Taking a Snow Day Tuesday

School districts are taking different approaches for classes for Tuesday because of the winter storm. Here is what they are doing. As of 5:37 p.m., here’s what we know: Half Hollow Hills is taking a second traditional snow day. Harborfields has a snow day. “Harborfields Read More …