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Murals Bloom At Gateway Garden

October 3, 2011 7:16 pm 1 Comment

Standing tall or small, with tiny fingers dipped in paint or bigger hands wielding brushes, more than 70 volunteer adults and children painted for more than a month during this past summer to create 5 murals now gracing Gateway Park Organic Community Garden in Huntington Station.
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the community of gardeners and painters […]

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 […]

Centerport Harbor Dredging to Begin

September 28, 2011 1:58 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington wants to alert boaters that Suffolk County is about to begin the first dredging of the Centerport Harbor Navigation Channel in 14 years, a six-week project aimed at facilitating recreational boating in the harbor.
The County-funded project, which is to start Oct. 1, will include dredging the channel to 12 […]

Taxpayers Subsidize The Don Pius Scholarship

September 27, 2011 5:42 pm 1 Comment

The Don Pius scholarship was established several years ago as part of a deal that the Town Board made with this notorious landlord. Pius is especially well known in the Huntington School district since his more than 70 homes in that school district are eyesores in the community and have many school aged children living in them. […]

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 […]

Two Men Honored For 50 Years Of Service

September 24, 2011 10:33 am Comments Off

We asked Frank what he felt his most memorable moments were during his 50 years. Frank stated ” that going to fires and helping to put out those fires to help people” is his fondest memory. Frank has so many good memories about his service to the Huntington Fire Department over 50 plus years.
Douglas Marchi […]

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 […]

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.

Veterans Come Out in Support of a Cell Tower

September 15, 2011 7:39 pm Comments Off

On September 8th, about 50 people attended the ZBA meeting at Town Hall. The majority of people in attendance were there to witness a case about a request for special use permit and variance for the purpose of erecting a 100 foot flagpole with cellular antennas and install related equipment. The applicants were Metro PCS NY LLC and Clear-wire Legacy, LLC. […]

Wildcats Boys Soccer- It’s all about the Chemistry

September 14, 2011 8:45 pm Comments Off

Loaded with experienced seniors, Whitman’s Boys Soccer team just needs to add chemistry and they could be in for a very positive season. From the looks of their play in the Jimmy Egan Tournament, all the elements were in place and the chemistry worked magic. Taking Babylon 2-0 in the first game with a goal […]