Update: More Rain, Gusty Winds for Huntington

Update: The forecast of continuing heavy rains forced the cancellation of numerous events and left several streets flooded. Workers wered draining water from North Street in Huntington Station Friday morning. West Neck Road and New York Avenue at the intersection of Lowndes Avenue also had Read More …

Rain Alters Part of Cow Harbor Weekend But Race Is Still On

The forecast of rain on Saturday led organizers of Cow Harbor Day weekend to bring the decorated boat contest forward to Friday. But the Great Cow Harbor 10k is still set to get underway at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, with 5,000 runners on the hilly run Read More …

Experts: Keep Watch on the Storm This Week

Long Islanders are advised to keep an eye on weather reports this week, as Hurricane Lee churns up the Atlantic. The National Weather Service said Tuesday night that it is too early to tell what impact the storm might have in the Northeast. Predictions are Read More …

Spray Park Hours Extended, Cooling Centers Set for Heat Wave

The Town of Huntington will extend hours at spray parks and open cooling centers because of the high heat expected throughout most of the week. Temperatures are expected to hit the low 90s on several days, with a heat index as high as 98. Cooling Read More …

State Ocean Beaches Closed to Swimming Because of Hurricane’s Effects

Swimming at Long Island ocean beaches was suspended Wednesday because of  flooding and rough surf conditions related to Hurricane Franklin.      “As peak hurricane season approaches, the safety of all New Yorkers remains my top priority,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “With tropical storms and hurricanes affecting our beaches Read More …

Updated: Winds Whip Through Huntington as Thunderstorm Moves In

The fierce winds that blew threw Huntington Saturday evening brought down numerous branches and leaves. A drive from the Target store area on East Jericho Turnpike to near Park Avenue was noisy as several small branches blew off trees onto vehicles, even before the brief Read More …

Town Outlines Its Hurricane Preparations, Urges Residents to Be Ready

Town of Huntington officials urged residents Wednesday to prepare for hurricanes, while emphasizing what the town itself has done to prepare for storms and other emergencies. Supervisor Ed Smyth said that with ocean temperatures warmer than usual, many experts are concerned  about the strength of Read More …

Huntington Prepares for Heat Wave

The Town of Huntington said Tuesday that it preparing for an expected heat wave by using town facilities as cooling centers for the public. Meantime, there is a severe thunderstorm watch in place until 8 p.m. Tuesday. With the National Weather Service predicting temperatures in Read More …

Heat, Humidity and Haze in Huntington

With beaches closed because of rain-induced heatlh concerns, some youngsters turned Monday to Huntington’s spray parks to alleviate the heat. Temperatures ran in the high 80s on Monday, with heavy humidity in the air  and some haze from Canadian wildfires and ozone effects. Ad advisory Read More …