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Events At Heckscher Museum of Art

February 19, 2013 6:18 am Comments Off

The Heckscher Museum of Art, founded in 1920 by August Heckscher, serves the people of the Town of Huntington and surrounding communities.

Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Unoccupied Parked Vehicles

January 26, 2013 6:17 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a Huntington man for driving while intoxicated after his vehicle struck multiple cars that were parked and unoccupied early this morning.

The Heckscher Museum of Art Upcoming Programs and Exhibitions

December 8, 2012 2:59 am Comments Off

The Museum Permanent Collection contains more than 2,200 works from the early 16th century to present. For information about The Heckscher Museum of Art, visit www.heckscher.org.

Huntington Historical Society Apple Festival October 21st

October 20, 2012 9:21 pm Comments Off

At the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum property Noon to 4:00.

Car Crash Closes Jericho Turnpike

October 13, 2012 7:53 pm Comments Off

Jericho Turnpike west of Route 110 in Huntington was closed Saturday afternoon following a crash between two sports utility vehicles that left a Cadillac Escalade overturned on its side.

Reclaiming Childhood from a River of Electronic Screens, with Dr. Michael Rich, MD, MPH

September 29, 2012 8:56 am Comments Off

Today’s children are growing up in a world transformed by interactive media. As parents and others who care for children, how can we tell if these media are helping or hurting them? How can we make sure that their media environment supports their health and development?

Russell Crowe Rescued While Kayaking in Huntington Harbor

September 3, 2012 5:17 am Comments Off

The 48-year-old Gladiator star and a friend had launched their kayaks from Cold Spring Harbor on the Long Island Sound, but lost their way as the sun went down.

Driver of SUV Crashes Through Dry Cleaners

August 13, 2012 4:46 pm Comments Off

Two store workers, including store owner Mike Plackis, were unharmed when a Sport Utility Vehicle drove through Wall Street Cleaners today. Additionally, the passengers in the car were not injured.

Multi-Level Parking Garage Coming to Huntington Village?

August 2, 2012 6:59 am 5 Comments

No doubt the traffic and parking situation in Huntington Village has exponentially worsened over the past few years. The situation is apparently so “out of hand” that a “Huntington Village Parking Consortium Group” was formed in order to examine the situation.

Town to Utilize Grass Carp to Control Aquatic Vegetation in Hecksher Park Pond

August 1, 2012 9:15 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board approved a resolution, at the July 24th meeting, to try and eliminate invasive submerged aquatic vegetation in Hecksher Pond, located in Huntington Village. During the summer months the pond is choked with invasive plant species such as Hornwart, which severely impacts the ponds recreational usage and additionally impacts the aesthetic views that the pond provides.