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Arena Players Children’s Theater Presents The Wizard of Oz

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The Arena Players Children’s Theater will present a classic story, The Wizard of Oz, on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. from Saturday, now, through Sunday, August 24, in the Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater, located at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY.
This musical, audience-participation play will delight family audiences. Dorothy’s […]

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County Executive Praises Streamlined Health Permit Process

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From the Office of  County Executive Bellone 
Suffolk County launched a streamlined process July 1 for obtaining Health Department permits, reducing the steps and time required of residents and businesses to win permits for their projects.
“Our goal is to ensure safe, responsible and quality building practices while at the same time make certain the permit approval […]

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Raia: Woman & Children Left Behind At End Of Session

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Assemblyman Andrew Raia expresses disappointment at the end of the 2014 legislative session.

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Upcoming Road Construction Projects for Huntington Township

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Major construction will begin on various roads throughout the Town of Huntington. Areas effected include Park Avenue, Broadway-Greenlawn Road, Pulaski, 25A,  Elwood Road, Oakwood Road and Jericho Turnpike.
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works is undertaking the project to provide continuous sidewalks on two segments of Park Avenue totaling 3 1/2 miles.  The southern section […]

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Whaling Museum Plans Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser To Support Summer Camp & Scholarships

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On July 19, 2014 friends and supporters of the Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor will host a Hawaiian Luau overlooking Huntington Harbor.   The event, which will be the only major fundraiser for the Museum this year, will feature an authentic Hawaiian buffet with roasted pig and a signature cocktail, live entertainment […]

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The Heckscher Museum of Art July 2014 Exhibitions and Programs

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SENIOR SECOND WEDNESDAY
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Programs begin at 1:45 pm
Free Museum Admission for Seniors (62+)
Half-Price Museum Admission for General Public
Groups are welcome 
Midday Music: Timothy Dalton, Classical Guitar
Wednesday, July 9
 
FIRST FRIDAY 
Extended Hours 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Performance 7:00 pm
Free Museum Admission
Celebrate First Friday at The Heckscher Museum of Art.  Explore the Museum’s exhibitions during extended […]

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Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

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Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Dix Hills on July 2, 2014.
William Ackerman, 48, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse northbound on East Deer Park Road when his vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking across the road in a westbound direction at 12:13 a.m.
Felicia […]

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Important Blood Drive For Local Community Member

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There will be a very important and worthwhile blood/donor drive taking place on July 20th.

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Huntington Manor FD Battles House Fire, Resident Injured

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The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a house fire on Foxwood Drive South in Huntington Station, Saturday, June 28, at about 1:45 p.m. Upon arrival, the rear entrance area of the home and attic were ablaze as firefighters battled the flames and heat. The Huntington and Melville fire departments assisted at the scene, while […]

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Artist Exhibit: Don Wilson: Italian Works & More

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Huntington Public Library / Main Art Gallery
338 Main Street, Huntington, NY  11743; 631-427-5165
June 30 – August 23; Artist Reception: Saturday, July 12; 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Mon-Fri  9 am – 9 pm; Sat 10 am – 6 pm
Description:
Don Wilson began life on a farm and restaurant in Bethpage, the Beau SeJour, operated by his […]

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