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Vanderbilt Museum Designer Showhouse Open Until October 16

September 29, 2011 8:50 am Comments Off

The showhouse is located in the Normandy Manor which is on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. Normandy Manor was built in 1917 for the Superintendent of the Vanderbilt Estate to use as his own personal quarters. The two story structure of French – Norman Architectural design was built of pink granite with […]

L’shana Tova

September 28, 2011 2:32 pm Comments Off

Rosh Hashanah marks the start of a new year in the Hebrew calendar. According to the Hebrew calendar this evening at sundown the New Year will be 5772. All Jewish holidays begin the evening before the date specified. In Hebrew calendar a “day” begins and ends at sunset, rather than at midnight. All holidays are celebrated on the same […]

Benefit Concert for Mick Hargreaves – It’s Good To Have Friends!

September 25, 2011 10:42 am Comments Off

Sometimes out of tragedy good things happen. Mick Hargreaves was brutally attacked on July 31, 2011, on his way home from the debut performance of his band, Mick Hargreaves and The King Guys. The attack left him with head injuries and mounting medical bills since he does not have insurance. His friends have gotten together to help out. Last week, on September 18th, they […]

Office Of Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper

September 23, 2011 6:17 pm Comments Off

I would like to take this opportunity to update the community about the status of the proposed cell tower at the Vanderbilt Museum.
My office has determined that a formal legislative resolution would be required to approve the final contract for the cell tower at the Vanderbilt before construction could begin. To date, no such resolution […]

Richters Orchard – Part Of Huntington Since 1900

September 23, 2011 9:57 am 1 Comment

If you have never visited Richters Orchard or haven’t been there in a while, its time for a visit. Brothers Louis and Andrew Amsler and their family have been Long island fruit growers since 1934. The orchard has been in operation since 1900. As you turn into the driveway of Richters orchard, you will see a […]

Tracy Grammer Performs for the Folk Music Society of Huntington, Oct. 1

September 22, 2011 12:15 pm Comments Off

Tracy Grammer will be the featured artist when the Folk Music Society of Huntington kicks off its new season of monthly First Saturday Concerts at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive (off Route 25A) in Centerport, on October 1. Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. concert, preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m., […]

Helping Hands Needs Our Support

September 22, 2011 8:53 am Comments Off

Reverend Gaines, who is one of the most giving people in Huntington is asking for our help. The Helping Hands Rescue Mission is in desperate need of resources. Since times are so tough for many, more people are turning to the mission and less people have the resources to donate. In addition to needing non-perishable […]

33rd Annual Pickle Festival – Saturday September 22th

September 20, 2011 11:20 pm Comments Off

The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association
Presents
The 33rd Annual Pickle Festival
at The John Gardiner Farm
900 Park Avenue
Saturday, September 22
11:00 – 4:00
Featuring homemade pickles, jams, jellies, farm grown vegetables, baked goods and family activity
$5 donation for adults; children under 12 free. For more information call 754-1180.

Cow Harbor Day – Sunday, September 18

September 18, 2011 9:19 am Comments Off

What is Cow Harbor Day?
Cow Harbor Day is the traditional annual festival celebrating the history of the Village of Northport. The name comes from “The Great Cow Harbor” this is what the Village was called years ago as the cows use to graze on the fields along the Harbor which are now two lovely parks.
Cow Harbor Day is held on the third Sunday September, […]

Town Opens Small Business Resource & Recovery Center

September 15, 2011 11:01 am Comments Off

Town Hall Press Release
Credit: A.J. Carter
September 15, 2011
Center will provide tools that help small businesses form and grow
The Town of Huntington announces that it is creating a Small Business Resource and Recovery Center at Town Hall to stimulate economic development in the town by helping to provide small businesses with advice and tools that will […]