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The Steel Silk Band to Play Classic Rock, Motown, R&B, More in Vanderbilt Planetarium

January 9, 2017 4:23 pm Comments Off

The Steel Silk Band will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017 in the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium.
The Museum and Planetarium are located on the Vanderbilt Estate at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, N.Y.
The versatile Long Island musicians play an array of music that includes classic rock, Motown, […]

Treat Your Valentine to a Romantic Dinner at Vanderbilt Mansion

January 6, 2017 12:14 pm Comments Off

Surprise Your Valentine with Dinner in a
Famous, Historic Gold Coast Mansion
Popular Event Set at Vanderbilt Estate on February 11

This year, treat your Valentine to a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at a grand house where Hollywood stars and European royalty dined with members of one of America’s most powerful and famous families.
You can do that […]

Harborfields Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

January 4, 2017 3:40 pm Comments Off

Ten Harborfields High School students signed their national letters of intent on Dec. 20, 2016 to play their sport on the collegiate level. In attendance were parents, family members, teachers, coaches, central office and building level administration.
“You represent less than 1 percent of all high school seniors throughout the Nation who are given […]

Huntington Completes Bioswale at Centerport Beach

January 1, 2017 2:52 pm Comments Off

Project is aimed at reducing 80 percent of stormwater pollution entering harbor from Town beach

The Town of Huntington recently completed construction of a rain garden bioswale at Centerport Beach, a project aimed at filtering 80 percent of the stormwater runoff there that has been polluting Centerport Harbor.
The $276,210 project, […]

Jan. 7, 2016 Concert Features The Boxcar Lilies and Low Lily

January 1, 2017 2:37 pm Comments Off

The Boxcar Lilies and Low Lily, two New England based acoustic trios, share the bill during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series on Jan. 7. The 8:30 p.m. concert at The Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport) is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at […]

Huntington Municipal Golf Courses Closed Jan. 1-3 2017

December 31, 2016 2:10 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington’s two municipal golf courses, Crab Meadow and Dix Hills, will be closed for three days beginning January 1, 2017, as a result of a changeover in course management.
The Town’s relationship with Integrity Golf, which managed the courses for the past two years, ends on December 31, 2016. The closure is needed […]

New Fire Chiefs at Centerport Fire Department

December 12, 2016 2:11 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently elected their new Chief officers for 2017. Elected to the position of Second Assistant Chief and new to the Chief’s office is Ex-Captain Andrew Heglund. Moving up to First Assistant Chief is Richard Miltner, and the new Chief of the Department is Thomas Boyd. Andrew Heglund was congratulated by his proud dad Paul […]

Thank You Letter to the Editor

December 7, 2016 1:41 am Comments Off

December 7, 2016
Dear Editor,
I want to take this opportunity to express my most sincere gratitude to the residents of the 12th Assembly District for their overwhelming support over the past 14 years. During my tenure within the New York State Assembly I have always considered the needs of the 12th Assembly District residents as my […]

Santa Visits the Centerport Fire Department

December 1, 2016 5:13 pm Comments Off

With lights flashing and sirens sounding, Santa and his helpers from the Centerport Fire Department arrived by Ladder Truck at the Centerport firehouse where he spread holiday greetings to all. The evening began as students from Harborfield schools led over 100 visitors in singing Christmas Carols and the tree was lit. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted many local […]

Creating Holiday Magic in Vanderbilt Mansion

November 30, 2016 1:20 pm Comments Off

Interior Designers, Garden Clubs Deck the Elegant Halls

Interior designers and garden clubs deck the halls of the Vanderbilt Mansion each year, and hundreds of visitors see the results beginning the day after Thanksgiving. The decorators create enchanted rooms with lighted trees, boughs, ornaments, wreaths, ribbons and elegantly wrapped faux gifts.

Above: Kathleen Kane of the Dix […]