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Avlon Defeats Goroff in 1st District; Will Take On LaLota
John Avlon easily won the Democratic primary night, defeating Nancy Goroff for the chance to go up against US Rep. Nick LaLota in the 1st congressional district. As of 10 p.m., he had more than 70 percent of the vote. “I would like to congratulate Read More ...
2 Arrested in Huntington Station Massage Parlor Raid
Two women were arrested Tuesday afternoon during a raid at a massage parlor in Huntington Station, Suffolk County police said. In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Building Department, went to the Well Read More ...
Families Hit the Beaches to Enjoy Warm Weather
Higher levels of humidity are on the way Wednesday, with temperatures expected in the upper 80s. Tuesday’s sunny, dry weather brought families to Huntington beaches, including Frank Petrone Crabmeadow Beach. Kids were active, burying each other in sand or digging large holes in the beaches. Read More ...
Northport Library Schedules Concert Series
The following outdoor concerts will be held in the Northport Library Courtyard. No registration is required. Seating will be provided, or you may bring a blanket and find a spot on the Library Courtyard lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will take Read More ...
Students Win Butch Dellecave Awards
Several town of Huntington students were recently honored at the 24th Annual Butch Dellecave Awards. The award, named in memory of the educator, official, and coach Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave, recognizes students who excel not only in athletics but also in academics and community service. Athletic directors Read More ...
Dix Hills Motorcyclist Killed in Crash
A Dix Hills man was killed Saturday when the 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle he was operating in Plainview struck a truck, Nassau County police said Monday. According to detectives, Justin Iezzoni, 30, was eastbound on the Long Island Expressway near exi 46 when he hit the Read More ...
Radio Operators Show Skills and Educate About Their Service
The Larkfield Amateur Radio Club participated in Field Day this weekend, an annual, 24-hour event where groups across mostly the US and Canada to demonstrate the value of their service and skills. They also compete to see who can make the most connections on Read More ...
Primary Vote to Pick Democratic Candidate in 1st District
Democratic voters will choose between two candidates Tuesday to decide who will run against US Rep. Nick LaLota in the 1st congressional district. Nancy Goroff, a chemistry professor, and John Avlon, a former CNN anchor, are vying to be the candidate to challenge the first-term Read More ...
Keith Brown Named Grand Marshal of 2025 St. Pat’s Parade
Assemblyman Keith Brown has been named grand marshal of the 2025 Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Northport Republican was chosen by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 4 John F. Kennedy at their recent meeting in Huntington. The Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Read More ...
John S. Scannello, 92, Active in Boating Community
John S. Scannello, who was active in the Huntington boating community, died June 20. He was 92 years old. He joined the Huntington Yacht Club in 1984 and was active in many committees and club activities over the years. He was elected commodore in 1994, Read More ...
Good Samaritans Rescue Northport Woman From Burning Car
A woman who was trapped in a burning car was rescued Sunday evening by three passing Good Samaritans, Suffolk County police said. Tempestt Harris-Buckner was driving a 2021 Hyundai Elantra north on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road in Fort Salonga when she swerved to avoid Read More ...
Huntington Gets $1 Million to Protect Waters
The Town of Huntington has received $1 million to help keep waters clean, Rep. Nick LaLota, R-Amityville, said, half for the installation of microturbines at the sewer plant, half for flood mitigation. The $500,000 for the sewer plant will allow for the installation of methane-powered microturbines Read More ...
Huntington Festival Marks Juneteenth
Huntington celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday, with music, dance and displays of Black history. Held at Manor Field Park, the celebration was emceed by Jillian Guthman, town tax receiver, and included town supervisor Ed Smyth welcoming the crowd, as well as Veronique Bailey, president of the Read More ...
Parents, Take These Steps to Ensure Water Safety
No one wants this to happen– but imagine it’s a sunny summer afternoon, and your children are laughing and splashing in the pool. You glance away for just a moment to answer a text, but when you look back, your heart stops—one of your little Read More ...
3 Arrested at Huntington Station Bar After SLA Check
Three people were arrested Friday night after a compliance by the State Liquor Authority, Suffolk County police said. The police, SLA, Huntington fire marshal, and the Town of Huntington Code Enforcement Inspector, conducted an inspection at Sports Bar El Cuscatleco, 137A Broadway, at 11:52 p.m. Read More ...
Huntington Commemorates Its Declaration of Rights
Huntington history came to life Friday with a state assemblyman dressed like a colonist, militiamen firing muskets, and a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the town’s Declaration of Rights in 1774. Town historian Robert Hughes and others took turns reading parts of the declaration Read More ...
Hours Extended for Spray Parks, Pool, Beaches
The Town of Huntington has extended hours for pool, beach and splash park hours through next week because of the heat wave. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Sunday, warning of heat index values of 95-100 degrees. Through June 27, Read More ...
Huntington Honors Musician With Street Renaming
To the sounds of Big Band music, and the fond recollections of Pat DeRosa's life, the town of Huntington on Friday renamed West 19th Street in honor of the saxophonist who made his mark in the musical world. Read More ...
Time Capsule Yields 100 Years of Northport History
Surrounded by artifacts from the Northport school district’s history, students and educators unveiled a 100-year-old time capsule Thursday night. The time capsule, buried in February 1924 at what is now known as the William J. Brosnan Building, contained a variety of documents, including what appeared Read More ...
Celebrating Juneteenth With Fashion
The Walt Whitman Birthplace hosted a fashion show Thursday night to celebrate Juneteenth. Rhonda Gooden, owner of Chez Laa Reine boutique, and Melisa Rousseau, a social justice advocate, came up with the idea for the Freedom to Be Fabulous show. A cultural exhibition, a poetry Read More ...
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