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Starset Brings Space-Themed Music, Video to Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium

June 10, 2015 8:06 pm Comments Off

Starset, a rock band from Columbus, Ohio, that plays science- and space-themed music in planetariums, will perform at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium on Thursday, June 25, at 8:00 p.m.
All tickets $20, on-line or at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. (On the home page, click on Events link […]

Huntington Resident Peter Magerle Earned Eagle Scout Rank

June 10, 2015 8:58 am Comments Off

Peter C. Magerle, a newly anointed Eagle Scout was recently awarded a New York State Assembly Citation by Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci. Peter recently completed the requirements necessary to be acknowledged as an Eagle Scout, which includes the earning of 21 merit badges, active participation in the community, and the demonstration of the principles of the Scout Oath.
“Peter is […]

Democrat Candidates May Not Fall In Line This Time

June 8, 2015 9:54 pm Comments Off

This year’s Democratic Primary which will be held on September 10, 2015 may prove to be the first time in decades where residents can effect the outcome of who will be on the ballot for the Huntington Town Council race in November.
Councilwoman Susan Berland is up for re-election and she has been granted the nomination […]

Dix Hills FD Mourns the Loss of Ex-Chief Fred Reithel

June 8, 2015 6:56 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department mourned the loss of well-respected Ex-Chief and Past Commissioner Fred Reithel, who answered his last alarm on May 21, 2015 at the age of 93.
Reithel served in the United States Navy where he built PT boats, then worked for Sperry where he produced the navigation system for submarines. He later […]

Friends of OHEKA Garden Party Honoring Gary Melius & Local H.S. Seniors

June 6, 2015 7:35 am Comments Off

Wednesday June 10, 2015, Honoring Gary Melius-Visionary, Philanthropist, Friend
Kick off your summer with one of the biggest and brightest galas of the season! Please join us at OHEKA Castle for the 15th annual Garden Party honoring owner Gary Melius and celebrating the talents of local high school seniors.
Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, wine and dessert […]

Lupinacci Commends Efforts To Boost Prison Safety

June 5, 2015 10:19 am Comments Off

Statement from the Office of Assemblyman Lupinacci:
Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci is pleased with the recent announcement that New York State has created over 100 new correction officers jobs around the state.
“This is a win-win situation for all New Yorkers because these new jobs will provide a safer, more controlled environment in our state prisons, while adding […]

Little Shelter to Host Raffle Fundraiser

June 5, 2015 9:18 am Comments Off

Details:
How would you like to drive around this summer in a brand new Mercedes Benz OR win $25,000 to take your fantasy summer vacation? Don’t miss your chance…….time is running out!

Tickets are $100 each and the odds are great since only 600 will be sold. Even better are the odds of the animals winning from […]

Time Capsule Unearthed at Countrywood Primary Center

June 5, 2015 8:33 am Comments Off

South Huntington Schools will hold a special presentation marking the 50th Anniversary of Countrywood Primary Center. Twenty-five years ago, on June 8,1990, a time capsule was assembled by the Countrywood community and buried near the flagpole.
This morning (June 5, 2015) from 9:45 – 10:45 they will open and divulge the contents of that 25 year piece of history.
The Countrywood Primary […]

South Huntington’s ‘Miles For Michael’ Sets a New Attendance Record

June 3, 2015 10:30 pm Comments Off

The 2nd Annual ‘Miles for Michael’ was recently held at Walt Whitman High School. Sheila Buhse, conceived, organized, and directed the event. There were over 595 registered runners and walkers.
Originally named the Art and Sole 5K, the annual event was renamed for Walt Whitman 2012 graduate Michael Gallagher who passed away on June 18, 2014, […]

‘Folk-Rock Goddess’ Catie Curtis Performs on LI, June 6

June 3, 2015 10:06 pm Comments Off

Contemporary singer-songwriter Catie Curtis is the featured artist during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series on June 6 at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport). The 8:30 p.m. concert is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members) may be […]