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Huntington Street Festival Will Include Food, Music, Fun and Free Miniature Golf

July 12, 2013 8:23 am Comments Off

The event, which will span Depot Rd from New York Avenue to East 5th Street, will showcase a wide range of live music, multiple local food and crafts vendors along with free children’s games and activities. Station Sports will be providing Free Miniature Golf as part of the day’s festivities.

Opening Reception of the “Landscape” Exhibit

July 12, 2013 7:08 am Comments Off

The Huntington Arts Council invites you to join them tonight (Friday) for the opening reception of the “Landscape” exhibit at the Main Street Petite Gallery. Juried by Jane McGraw-Teubner, this exhibit showcases the work of 27 artists. The reception will be from 6-8 p.m. and is open to all.

Breakfast to Mark 60th Anniversary of Korean War’s End

July 12, 2013 6:56 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington and its Veterans Advisory Board invite Korean War Veterans, their families, local businesses and all other interested people to a special breakfast Friday, July 26 commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War.

Arena Players Present Shakespeare Festival in Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Treasure Island For Children

July 12, 2013 6:46 am Comments Off

The Arena Players Repertory Theater will present three productions this summer at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum: William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, Mari Fratti’s thriller, Victim, and the Arena Players Children’s Theater delight, Pirates of Treasure Island.

Greenlawn FD Battles House Fire

July 12, 2013 6:37 am Comments Off

Volunteers from the Greenlawn Fire Department responded to battle a house fire on Broadway near Lantern Street, Wednesday night, July 10, at about 10:20 p.m.

Funds Available For Child Care Providers Impacted By Superstorm Sandy

July 12, 2013 6:27 am Comments Off

$200 million in federal funds for rebuilding, repairing and renovating child care facilities.

GHCG Drops Avalon Bay Law Suit

July 11, 2013 12:53 pm Comments Off

Greater Huntington Civic Group President Steven Spucces announced today that the Group’s Executive Board has unanimously decided to no longer pursue the appeal that had been filed in the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court.

Raia Hosting Hurricane Safety Talks Across County

July 11, 2013 9:06 am Comments Off

Assemblyman Andrew Raia in conjunction with the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be hosting Hurricane Safety seminars for the public to attend. The County has been developing resources to address Suffolk County residents’ need to prepare. In light of the effects of Hurricane Sandy, it is even more pressing to give out […]

Plenty To Do In Huntington

July 11, 2013 7:36 am Comments Off

Whether you are looking for the perfect meal, searching the shops for that special treasure, looking for the perfect art or music show or just planning to relax on the beach or walk in a park, you will find that Huntington towns have plenty to offer.

Bellone and Child Care Advocates Join to Announce Another Increase in Child Care Subsidy

July 11, 2013 7:09 am Comments Off

County Executive Bellone was joined by Child Care advocates to announce that Suffolk County will increase its child care subsidy to 150% of the State Income Standard (SIS). Currently Suffolk County provides subsidies that assist 4,106 children. This increase will allow 600 more children to be served and ease the burden of families.