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Cooper One Step Closer to Preserving DeForest Williams Property in Cold Spring Harbor

November 24, 2011 5:54 am 1 Comment

CENTERPORT, NY—Following the overwhelming approval of his bill at today’s meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Majority Leader Jon Cooper (D-Lloyd Harbor) came one step closer to preserving the DeForest Williams property in Cold Spring Harbor.
The proposed acquisition is comprised of 28 acres of heavily wooded hillside land, sloping downwards to Shore Road. Filled with […]

2nd Annual Huntington Holiday Parade and Festival

November 24, 2011 2:43 am Comments Off

Last year, an estimated 5,000 people packed Huntington Village for the parade. This year’s parade promises to be even more spectacular, with floats from 35 to 40 participants, including Fire Departments, community groups and businesses. There will be horse-drawn cart rides, hot chocolate and cookies, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Prizes will be given for […]

Huntington Harbor Boat Parade – November 25

November 19, 2011 8:07 pm Comments Off

An exciting spectacle of vessels…sail and power, commercial and recreational, decorated by individuals, clubs and organizations, parading through Huntington Harbor.

Program: Movers In The Sky

November 19, 2011 7:35 am Comments Off

Award winning astrophysicist and popular lecturer, Dr. Kevin Manning, explains comets, meteors, and asteroids with fascinating photos and illustrations Dec. 2, 2011 at the Huntington Public Library

Walt Whitman Takes Round One of Long Island Challenge

November 18, 2011 8:41 am Comments Off

Congratulations Long Island Challenge Team: Team members Joe Babinski, James Campbell, Nicholas Scover, Alyssa Vallar and Captain Kimberly Shen.

Autumn Crafts at Huntington Public Library

November 18, 2011 7:32 am Comments Off

Station Branch
November 21, 2011 from 5:00 – 6:00
grades 3 – 6
Autumn Craft: Native Corn Necklace
Make a beautiful corn kernel necklace just in time for the holidays.
Registration required. For more information call 421-5053.

Main Street Branch
November 19, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:00
grades 6 – 12
Chocolate Cornucopia
Make a great centerpiece for the fall. Dip scrumptious sweets into chocolate […]

Clothing Collection for Veterans In Need

November 16, 2011 8:53 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is a trusted partner in providing assistance and resources for members of our Armed Forces along with support for their families through civic, business and volunteer work within the local community.
The Chamber’s Veterans Committee will once again help remember those less fortunate veterans during this holiday season. In doing […]

Huntington Residents Inspire Community

November 15, 2011 1:34 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Jim Conte recently attended the Marcie Mazzola Foundation award ceremony and presented Todd and Lisa Jamison with an official Assembly Citation

Message from HUFSD Superintendent Jim Polansky

November 15, 2011 10:10 am Comments Off

Dear Huntington Students, Parents, and Community Members:
As I reflect on the first quarter of the school year, many things come to mind. To start, there was the unparalleled eagerness among students and staff as we commenced the 2011-2012 school year. It appears that the excitement continues as classes delve further into their respective […]

2nd Annual Parade, Street Festival Scheduled for Nov. 26

November 10, 2011 11:32 pm Comments Off

Town Hall Press Release:
The Second Annual Holiday Parade and Street Festival in Huntington Village will kick off at 6:30 p.m. pm Saturday, November 26, with new elements that promise to make it bigger and more enjoyable than the version that drew more than 5,000 people last year.
Among additions to this year’s parade and festival are […]