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 …

Rain, Strong Winds Forecast; Town Postpones Inauguration

  Update: Because of the forecast, the Town of Huntington postponed plans for an inauguration of town officials, who took office last week. No new date has been scheduled yet. The National Weather Service said a major storm system is expected late Tuesday, continuing into Read More …

Winds Cause Power Outages Around LI

Update 3:30 p.m. PSEG-LI said it had restored power to more than 20,000 customers since a coastal storm swept across Long Island, hitting Huntington, Oyster Bay and North Hempstead especially hard. As of 3:30 PM, PSEG Long Island has restored power to more than 20,000 Read More …

2nd Update: Flood Watch for Huntington Area

  2nd Update: The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Sunday for Suffolk County. At 902 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain moving back into areas that received 1 to 2 inches of rain earlier today. – Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to Read More …

Art League Shuts Temporarily Because of Rain Damage

The Art League of Long Island has had to temporarily shut down because of damage from the heavy rains that pounded the area on Sept. 29, the league said on Wednesday. All exhibitions, programs, and classes, for an estimated four weeks or more, Executive Director Read More …

Huntington Boat Parade Canceled

The Huntington boat parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled. Organizers blamed the forecast for bad weather, including high winds, for the cancellation. The boat parade previously had been held in November and celebrated winter holiday themes, with vessels parading around Huntington Harbor, Read More …

Homecomings, LI Fall Festival and Rain on Saturday’s Schedule

Two high school homecomings and the Long Island Festival are on Saturday’s schedule but rainy weather could force a change in plans. Huntington High School’s parade will leave from Gerard Street at 11:30 a.m., to Main Street and then head down New York Avenue, turn Read More …

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 …